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Red FM announces season two of Reclaim the Saaz
Mumbai: 93.5 RED FM, India’s leading private radio and entertainment network is thrilled to announce the season 2 of “Reclaim the Saaz.” The concert will showcase the rich heritage and soulful melodies of Kashmiri music. The event is scheduled to take place at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) on 18 November 2023.
After the first virtual edition, the first-of-its-kind Kashmiri music festival is back on the ground. The event will celebrate the rich and vibrant tradition of the mystical music of Kashmir that has been passed down many generations through centuries. The second edition of “Reclaim the Saaz” will offer a blend of folk and fusion, where the stage will come alive with magical performances that the valley has never witnessed before. Legendary Abdul Rashid Hafiz, Kabul Bukhari, Ishfaq Kawa and Shazia Bashir will present their renditions of traditional folk songs infused with contemporary elements. The musical night will also include a comedy set by Rayees Mohiuddin; overall promising to be an immersive journey for Kashmiri music enthusiasts.
Speaking on this announcement, RED FM and Magic FM director & COO Nisha Narayanan stated, “As advocates of revitalizing the regional fabric of our country, we are exhilarated to be presenting season 2 of “Reclaim the Saaz.” Kashmiri music is a gift from the foothills of the Himalayas, which unfortunately has been forsaken. To revive it and nurture the present generations with their own cultural history, we are humbled to present the audience with a folk and fusion-themed concert. We are looking forward to promoting and preserving invaluable cultural treasures while also providing a platform for Kashmiri singers to showcase their artistry and entertain our audience.”
Red FM invites you all to come together and be a part of this extraordinary musical journey on 18 November 2023.
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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.
