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Vi app brings live darshan of key Ganeshotsav shrines 2023
Mumbai: The annual Ganesh festival is just around the corner and Maharashtra is eager to welcome the state’s most beloved deity, Lord Ganesha. During the ten-day Ganeshotsav between 19-28 September 2023, residents of Maharashtra dress up in their festive attire, chant aartis, feast on modaks, and visit innumerable Ganesha pandals dotting nooks and corners of cities, towns and villages in the state.
It is also the time when devotees from different locations in India will throng to the Ashtavinayak shrines, as well as line up to get a view of the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai and Dagduseth Ganapati in Pune, the most celebrated and visited Ganesha Idols. To ensure that its valued users across the country can conveniently experience the divine presence of Lord Ganesha leading telecom operator Vi, will be live streaming Live Darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja, Dagduseth Ganapati as well as four Ashtavinayak shrines, through the Vi App and Vi Movies & TV App.
Vi users can immerse themselves in the daily rituals and ‘aartis’ of Lalbaugcha Raja and Dagduseth idols during the entire ten-day festival from the comfort of their home. Accessible on mobile phones through the Vi Movies & TV App or Vi App in partnership with Shemaroo, the daily ‘aartis’ will be broadcast live.
On Anant Chaturdashi, the concluding day of Ganeshotsav, Vi users will have the unique opportunity to virtually join the live-streamed visarjan procession of Lalbaugcha Raja, as lakhs of followers bid a fervent farewell to Ganpati Bappa. Vi has also set up specially designed LED screens at select Vi stores in Mumbai. These screens will broadcast the Live Darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja all through the day, ensuring that both visitors and the wider public can get the opportunity to bask in this divine experience.
Live darshan of Morgaon, Siddhatek, Ranjangaon, and Theur deities will continue to be available for Vi users even after the ten-day Ganeshotsav concludes.
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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.
