In this issue

The Forbes India 30 Under 30 issue features 30 achievers who are shining examples of leading from the front and achieving success against all odds. The class of 2020 has been chosen from more than 15 categories, including art, ecommerce & retail, entertainment, sports, science and technology among others. Almost all of them combined their passion with hard work to make a name for themselves in this competitive world. We narrate their stories in their words and also through people who have seen them grow. That apart, there is a Forbes US 30 Under 30 list and a report card of our last year’s batch.

30 Under 30

Members of Forbes India 30 Under 30 for 2020 are shining examples of how to lead from the front and achieve success against all odds

10+ mins

INTELLIGENT DESIGN

From the unlikeliest of places, Melanie Perkins grew design app Canva into one of the most valuable software startups in the world. Her digital tools are populist, profitable and a potential threat to Adobe and Microsoft

10 mins

KEVIN DURANT'S HARDEST THREE-POINT PLAY

The NBA superstar has come to New York with three goals in mind: A return to dominance, a defining championship and a lasting business empire They’re all interconnected

6 mins

Make The Colleges Pay

Most edtech startups are idealistic outfits with little revenue and low valuations, but Rachel Romer Carlson’s Guild Education is worth $1 billion and is on track to book $100 million in sales. Her secret? Connecting workers who have tuition benefits to colleges that will gladly pay to meet them

5 mins

STAGED REALITIES

Theatre director Sankar Venkateswaran melds social conscience with experimental technique that transcends national boundaries

7 mins

THE KONKAN'S HIDDEN CUISINE

Long thought to be simple fare, Kokni Muslim cuisine’s unique flavors and aromas are slowing wafting out of the confines of home kitchens

6 mins

LOVE IN THE LAP OF LUXURY

Fiji's Adults only resorts create luxurious ambiences for couples who prefer tranquility

6 mins

HURACAN EVO

The Huracan Evo is a car in which Lamborghini is talking more about dynamics and handling and grip than outright acceleration, performance and weight (an obsession they have had over the last few years). The focus is shifting towards what the Lamborghini can do in a corner rather than in a straight line.

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