Supriya Sahu, a senior IAS officer, is leading major environmental efforts in Tamil Nadu. From banning plastic in Nilgiris to restoring mangroves in Ennore and launching the manjappai campaign, her work is helping the state fight climate change

Himanshu Arya, a former banker and first-generation entrepreneur, started two companies, Grapes Worldwide and Luxury Cart. Together, they have a turnover of over Rs 160 crore. One operates in digital marketing and the other in pre-owned luxury cars

Nepal’s only billionaire, Binod Chaudhary, made Wai Wai noodles a household name and built CG Corp into a global giant. P C Vinoj Kumar traces his journey from a family that once sold sarees to Nepal’s royals to a $2 billion global business empire

Rishabh Pant survived a major car crash in 2022 and has returned stronger. He scored 134 in the Leeds Test match, broke MS Dhoni’s record for most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper, and proved that hard work and belief can bring big results

Founded in 2022 by Alwin George and Siddharth A K, Kochi-based Carbon & Whale has recycled 10,000 kg plastic waste into products that are made to last 15-20 years. The startup, now worth Rs 8 crore, proves sustainability can also be profitable

At 19, Mayara Neeraj Sharma is managing Multifit, a gym chain her family took over during Covid. She helped grow the brand from losses to Rs. 26 crore in turnover with 30 centres worldwide, all while continuing her journey as a passionate golfer