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Edstead’s docu-series ‘The Indian EdTech Story’ spotlights TimesPro’s inspiring journey
Mumbai: TimesPro, a leading Higher EdTech platform, has been prominently featured in the documentary series, ‘The Indian EdTech Story,’ produced by Edstead. The series, now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, highlights the significant impact and outcomes of TimesPro in transforming the educational landscape for millions of learners across India. The series reflects its remarkable journey towards becoming one of the most sustainable EdTech players in the industry.
The documentary underscores TimesPro’s commitment to bridging the gap between the industry and academia as it showcases its profound influence on the learning experiences of countless individuals. The series focuses on the positive contributions that the EdTech sector has made, while also exploring the challenges it faces along the way. By doing so, it demonstrates how the sector continues to play a pivotal role in creating a lasting impact.
‘The Indian EdTech Story’ further dwells on TimesPro’s significant role in Higher Education in boosting employability opportunities and integrating new-age skills through its upskilling solutions to realise its ambition of creating a highly skilled workforce for India. With learner-centricity at its core and focussing on providing learning solutions across the learner lifecycle, TimesPro shares its transformative journey to democratise education and create opportunities for all.
Speaking on being featured in ‘The Indian EdTech Story’, TimesPro CEO Anish Srikrishna said, “TimesPro is not just about providing learning solutions, but it is also a catalyst for change. Our commitment to driving innovation, accessibility, and affordability in education is unwavering. We believe in harnessing the power of technology, fostering collaboration between industry and academia, and prioritising learner-centricity to shape a brighter future for generations to come. This documentary serves as a testament to our mission to democratise education and drive positive change in the Indian EdTech ecosystem.”
Commenting on the release, Edstead founder Shekhar Bhattacharjee expressed, “The entire objective behind producing this series was to illuminate the transformation of education into an affordable and accessible realm for millions. The series not only captures the highs and lows of the EdTech sector but also underscores its ongoing commitment to creating a positive impact.”
TimesPro’s journey in the documentary showcases its resolve to empowering learners, fostering industry-academic collaborations, and driving positive change in the Indian education landscape by providing accessible and affordable learning and upskilling opportunities for learners across the country.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
