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Gather Network gives additional responsibilities to Ashesh Koul; appoints him CTO
MUMBAI: Dubai based Web3.0 & blockchain content monetisation platform, Gather Network has announced their expansion plans for India’s operations with additional responsibilities assigned to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Ashesh Koul. In his new role, he will manage the company’s growth in the South Asian market and will also lead a team of 40 employees.
Koul has been a technologist at Gather Network for over four years. He has a keen understanding of both the business as well as consumer’s needs. Therefore, his skills & experiences will help to create a Web3 powerhouse for leading business strategy, tech consulting & building blockchain capabilities.
With core competencies in business strategy, tech consulting & software development, his role has been instrumental in leading global teams and owning end-to-end wide range of business functions & technology solutions. He comes with 18 years of experience in the technology industry, having led large teams of more than 200 engineers as well as working hands-on in Fortune 500 enterprises and technology start-ups. Ashesh has a strong technical background in mobile, middleware, automation, and big data, & recently applied for a patent as well.
Gather Networks intends to significantly increase its workforce in India with its new Indian operation headquarters that recently opened its doors in Gurugram, NewDelhi.
Koul said, “I am really excited to contribute to Gather Network’s vision of expanding across the South-East Asia region. The company’s journey in South Asia over the last few months has been both enriching and exhilarating and I look forward to applying what I’ve learned in the current role in the enhanced profile. From the perspective of our clients and talent, there are tremendous opportunities to create interesting synergies across geographies. I am really grateful to Gather Network for this opportunity and their trust in me”.
Gather Network CEO, founder Reggie Raghav Jerath commented, “I’m overjoyed to have Ashesh lead the growth and operations in the region. We intend to capitalise on his knowledge and experience as one of our core members from the last four years to achieve even greater momentum in the Blockchain & Crypto space. To that end, we intend to pursue specific organic and inorganic growth strategies while continuing to invest in innovation. We believe that Ashesh’s experience and strong financial acumen will play a vital role in driving these initiatives and maximizing value for our clients and stakeholders in the South Asian market.”
Gather has various products that help in enabling monetisation for content creators such as Gather Online, where web and mobile developers can monetise from the end-user processing power with their express permission, Gather Enterprise, which is a consultancy service providing solutions for business on tokenization, and Gather Cloud, a decentralized cloud services providing businesses with the processing power that keeps the cost of cloud computing in check with the use of their own existing devices.
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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.
