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Shemaroo inks partnership deal with Audible for its podcast series
Mumbai: According to an exclusive partnership deal signed on Wednesday, consumers will now have access to 75+ hours of Shemaroo’s audio content on the Audible service. The deal also includes six diverse podcast series:
1. Indian Food Wisdom by Rujuta Diwekar, which talks about the depths and understanding of a nutritious life that balances your body, along with insights from celebrities.
2. Chanakya Speaks by Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai, which tells how Chanakya’s teaching is still relevant and pertinent in the current business world.
3 Corporate Chanakya, narrated by the iconic Tom Alter, informs listeners about the age-old formula for success for leaders of the corporate world.
4. Festivals of India, which talks about diverse festivals celebrated in India.
5. Legends of the World, which narrates stories and facts about Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi, and Steve Jobs, amongst others.
6. Audio Theatre in Gujarati & Marathi, which gives listeners access to renowned Gujarati and Marathi theatre performances by actors like Ashok Saraf, Siddharth Randeria, and others.
Commenting on this partnership, Shemaroo COO – digital business Zubin Dubash said, “We are delighted to have signed this deal with Audible. At Shemaroo, being 60 years young, we believe in being relevant to every segment and following our customers on every medium of their entertainment consumption.”
Audible offers its customers more than 7,00,000 audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals worldwide, and Shemaroo has a plethora of engaging and entertaining content in its inventory.
The podcasts will be available to listen to on www.audible.in
Gaming
Roblox appoints Sunil Rao as India managing director to drive growth
Former AWS leader to lead creator ecosystem, partnerships and local strategy
MUMBAI: Roblox has appointed Sunil Rao as managing director for India, as the company looks to deepen its footprint in one of its fastest-growing markets.
Rao, who will join in May, will serve as the senior-most representative for Roblox in India, leading local strategy, partnerships and day-to-day operations. His mandate includes strengthening the platform’s presence, supporting the creator ecosystem and aligning India’s market needs with global priorities.
A key focus area will be nurturing India’s growing community of developers and creators, enabling local studios to leverage Roblox’s tools for scaling and monetisation. Globally, the platform’s creator community earned over $1.5 billion in 2025, underlining the economic potential of user-generated content ecosystems.
“Roblox is at the forefront of enabling a new generation of creators and games. India’s scale, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy present a massive opportunity,” said Rao. “I’m excited to build a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem that empowers developers and creators across the country. Ensuring child safety and aligning closely with India’s regulatory framework will be among my top priorities.”
Welcoming the appointment, Roblox vice president international Zhen Fang said India represents a high-potential market for the company. “Sunil brings deep expertise in building operations across diverse markets, and his passion for community-centric platforms makes him the ideal leader to drive our next chapter of growth in the country.”
Rao brings over two decades of experience across technology platforms, venture capital and developer ecosystems. He was previously part of the leadership team at Amazon Web Services, where he led strategy and corporate business development across Asia-Pacific and Japan. He also served as a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, working closely with startups and founders.
Earlier in his career, Rao played a key role in building developer ecosystems at Symbian, Nokia and Google, contributing to the growth of major mobile and internet platforms.
With India’s large youth population and rapidly evolving digital landscape, Roblox’s latest leadership move signals a sharper focus on long-term growth, local relevance and creator-led innovation in the market.
