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Timezone launches new venue and Play ‘N’ Learn makes its debut in Mumbai
MUMBAI: The Entertainment and Education Group (TEEG) – an Australian-based family entertainment provider has launched two new venues: Timezone and Play ‘N’ Learn in Mumbai.
With the launch of the new venue, the total number of venues Timezone has now is 55 all across the country. The new Timezone venue is spread across 5,000 square feet with its modern contemporary design. It is an entertainment destination for families and millennials. The latest arcade games include the Best of VR, Mission Impossible, Asphalt 9, Elevator Invasion, and Dark Mars city – many of which are being launched for the first time in India. More than 50 arcade games are in the venue and rewards wait for players in the Timezone Prize Shop.
Meanwhile, Play ’N’ Learn has debuted in Mumbai at Oberoi Mall. This new format has been designed by Singapore education experts to create multidimensional learning for kids in their crucial formative years (2-6-years) that will help them get a head start in life.
The active play equipment at Play ‘N’ Learn is designed with the help of an occupational therapist to target key motor skills. The format’s Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (Steam) programmes incorporate active components into every session – to educate the mind and the body, all in a fun and engaging manner. This new format introduces concepts like Active Play, Edu-fun sessions, and the Multiple Intelligences Developmental Assessment Scales (Midas) system that helps identify and understand each child’s natural learning style – called ‘smarts’, where parents can learn more about their child’s score.
Timezone Entertainment CEO Abbas Jabalpurwala said, “We are excited to launch Timezone and Play ‘N’ Learn in Mumbai’s Oberoi Mall. These venues not only come as a welcomed relief for families who have been home-bound for the past two years but are set to bring a host of fun activities that will enable guests to reconnect and bond, making fun memories together. Both these venues have been designed with extreme precision, following international standards of quality and safety norms ensuring high-energy, low-stress experiences that cater to young and old alike.”
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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.
