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PRSI Kolkata, Mayabious Academy to start first diploma course in cyber laws
KOLKATA: Public Relations Society Of India (PRSI), Kolkata chapter and Mayabious Academy, an animation and graphical applications as well as IT software skills company, have jointly launched a six-month diploma course in ‘cyber laws’.
Designed by cyber expert and advocate Bivas Chatterjee, the course will broadly cover diverse types of cyber crimes, hacking, cyber pornography, cyber terrorism, cyber safety, electronic evidence, anti-spam laws and would introduce all facets of cyber law.
PRSI Kolkata chapter chairman Soumyajit Mahapatra said that the course would be the first of its kind in the eastern region of the country and would cater to investigating agency, lawyers, information technology (IT) and engineering professionals.
He further said that the communication industry would advance towards digitisation and individuals will have to deal with content and e-commerce on smartphones.
On the other hand, Mayabious Academy CEO Akhil B Paul said the company would launch more such courses in association with PRSI, going forward.
Indiantelevision.com had earlier reported about Mayabious Art planning to open six – seven centres of Mayabious Digital Academy in 2014 on the back of India emerging as a significant destination for outsourcing animation related jobs.
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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.
