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Kanika Kapoor to drop global track ‘Matak Matak’ with Timi Boi
Mumbai: Kanika Kapoor, known for her powerful vocals and Bollywood hits, is set to release her international collaboration with Afro artist Timi Boi. This project marks a significant milestone in her career, blending Indian vocals with global influences like afrobeats and modern pop.
The track, ‘Matak Matak,’ is an upbeat, dance-driven fusion of Afro-pop and Indian styles, celebrating cultural diversity. Shot in Lagos, Nigeria, it highlights movement, joy, and cultural unity.
“Music knows no boundaries, and with Matak Matak, we’ve created a vibrant fusion that brings the best of India and Nigeria together. This cross-cultural collaboration is uniting two musical worlds in an energetic, fresh way. The song is full of life, and I can’t wait for my fans to experience this exciting blend, along with the catchy hook step that brings it all to life,” Kanika expressed.
This collaboration showcases her originality and commitment to exploring new musical ideas, with more Afro collaborations in the pipeline. As the owner of her record label, Bajao, Kanika continues to break barriers, proving her versatility as an artist, entrepreneur, and mother. Her new single marks another chapter in her journey, blending afrobeats, pop, and Indian sounds for a truly global experience.
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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.
