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Acquisition

Mensa announces acquisition of MensXP, IDiva, Hypp Brands

Mensa Brand Technologies Pvt. Ltd, which owns a clutch of direct-to-consumer companies under Mensa Brands, has partnered with India Lifestyle Network to acquire lifestyle portals MensXP, iDiva, and creator management and marketing company Hypp from Times Internet for an undisclosed sum, according to VCCircle report. The acquisitions that have been done for an undisclosed sum will enhance Mensa’s digital brand-building […]

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Executive Movements

Times Internet appoints Smriti Ahuja as Chief People Officer

Times Internet Ltd (TIL), a digital product company and a digital venture of The Times of India Group, has appointed Smriti Ahuja as Chief People Officer, effective November 2, 2020. Ahuja will report to Gautam Sinha, CEO of Times Internet. In her new role, Ahuja will be focusing on building and maintaining a high-performance culture […]

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Investment

Gaana raises $50 mn funding from Tencent, Times Internet

Gaana, the music and podcast streaming platform, announced that it has raised $50 million in a fresh round from existing investors Tencent and Times Internet.  The investment comes after two years when Tencent led the $115 million funding round in the music streaming platform. Earlier, Tencent had invested in Khatabook, DoubtNut, Pratilipi and Swiggy.  According […]