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BIG FM & Sunil Grover’s ‘Sabse BIG Secret Santa’ brings joy to underprivileged kids this Christmas
Mumbai: As everyone prepares to ring in the Christmas season, one thing people look forward to with bated breath is Secret Santa. Spreading smiles and bringing festive cheer to the underprivileged children at St. Catherine’s Home, an NGO in Mumbai, BIG FM, one of the leading radio networks in the country, teamed up with the supremely talented actor and comedian Sunil Grover for its latest initiative, Sabse BIG Secret Santa. The initiative focused on extending the celebrations to underprivileged kids, encouraging netizens to come together and make Christmas special by gifting special presents to the children.
As a part of the initiative and spreading smiles across the country, BIG FM has collaborated with NGOs pan-India where the radio network has donated clothes, stationary and other gifts to the underprivileged kids. Taking the festivities a notch higher, Sunil Grover shared some joyful moments with the children, where he distributed gifts, and spent some quality time with them with dance and music. He was also joined by BIG FM popular RJs – RJ Dilip and RJ Abhilash, who engaged with the kids through lively interactions, which not only enhanced the festive flair but also created lasting memories for the children. The generosity of donors and Grover’s personal involvement have planted seeds of happiness and optimism that will surely grow in the hearts of these kids for years to come.
Sunil Grover, reflecting on the initiative, expressed, “Christmas is the festival of endless joy and fun, and what better way to celebrate it than with kids? I couldn’t be any happier about making this Christmas memorable for the children at St. Catherine’s Home. Bringing a smile to their face meant the world to me, and I am truly grateful to team BIG FM for bestowing this golden opportunity upon me with the Sabse BIG Secret Santa initiative. It enabled me to extend the festive cheer beyond just my family and friends.”
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
