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‘Pratyahik Khabar’ to launch wire news agency; 35 editions in India
KOLKATA: Saturday Times Group, a Kolkata-based media group, with an aim to give a new voice to the cultural capital of the country West Bengal, plans to launch 35 editions of the Bengal daily Pratyahik Khabar soon.
Furthermore, in order to reach the technology savvy fraternity, the Kolkata based media group will also launch a mobile application along with a multi-lingual non wire news agency called STNA (Saturday Times News and Analysis).
“Bengal is a rich state that comprises ever changing artistry, sports and of course politics. We at STNA are proud to announce our maiden venture so that we can inform our readers about the change and other newsworthy developments,” said Saturday Times Group founder editor Priyanath Chattopadhyay.
“Our team comprises talents that has played a pivotal role in Bengali journalism. I am sure that our fearless and balanced reporting will once again create a surge towards news as it is,” he added.
According to Chattopadhyay, Saturday Times Media Group has evolved with the times, reflecting the changing India and is targeted to be the newspaper of choice of over one million Indians.
Talking about the editions, he said that the newspaper would have several editions in states like West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Jharkahnd, Bihar and Delhi.
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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.
