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Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Meet Sakchi Jain: CA from Ranchi who made it to Forbes Asia 30-Under-30 list 2025
Forbes Asia 30-Under-30: Sakchi Jain, a young and talented Chartered Accountant (CA) from Ranchi, Jharkhand, has made India proud by earning a place in the Forbes Asia 30-Under-30 list for 2025. At just 24 years old, she has carved a name for herself in the world of finance and social media, making her one of the youngest influencers to be recognised on such a prestigious platform. From CA to Finance Influencer Sakchi Jain is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) by profession. She initially worked as an Assistant Manager in a Bengaluru-based firm after completing her CA degree. However, just three months into her corporate job, she decided to pursue something different and follow her passion for educating people about finance. In October 2023, Sakchi stepped into the world of content creation and started her journey as a finance influencer on social media. Today, she uses platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn to simplify complex financial concepts for her growing follower base. She currently has: 1.7 million followers on Instagram 6.9 lakh subscribers on YouTube 1.5 lakh followers on LinkedIn Breaking Down Finance for Gen Z Sakchi Jain creates engaging videos that focus on important topics like: Investing Taxation Money management Personal finance She also shares useful study tips and productivity hacks for CA students preparing for their exams. Her goal is simple — to make finance easy and accessible, especially for Gen Z, who often lack proper guidance when it comes to money matters. Her content has reached millions, and several of her financial literacy videos have gone viral. With her unique approach, Sakchi has filled a major gap in digital financial education. A Dream Come True: Featured in Forbes On the morning of May 15, 2025, Sakchi received an email from Forbes informing her that she had been selected for the Forbes Asia 30-Under-30 list under the category of Social Media, Marketing and Advertising. This news came as a surprise, and Sakchi expressed her joy by saying: "A list my younger self only dreamed of. Today, we are on it." Overwhelmed with happiness, she also mentioned: "Honestly, I am still trying to process it. I had never imagined it would happen so soon. I am grateful to everyone who has been a part of this journey.", she told ETV Bharat Sakchi believes that being featured in Forbes will help build more trust with her followers and inspire young people to take control of their finances. Sakchi Jain's Education and Background Sakchi Jain hails from Upper Bazaar, Ranchi. Her educational journey includes: Matriculation from Bishop Westcott Girls' School, Namkum, Ranchi 12th standard from Delhi Public School (DPS) degree from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi (Graduated in 2021) Her dedication towards studies and interest in finance helped her qualify as a CA and later evolve into a full-time content creator. Family Support Behind the Success Sakchi gives full credit to her family for supporting her dreams. Her father, Pankaj Jain, runs a tyre business in Ranchi, while her mother, Anchala Jain, is a homemaker. Her grandfather, Suresh Kumar Jain, was a professor and has also been a source of inspiration. She believes her latest achievement is not just personal but a win for everyone who supported her. "The latest recognition from Forbes is not just my win, it's ours. It will inspire more people to trust my content and consider finance as a meaningful and impactful career path. This is just the beginning.", she told to ETV Bharat. Spreading Financial Awareness Through Social Media Sakchi Jain's mission is to help people build wealth through knowledge. She strongly believes that: "Most people miss out on opportunities to build wealth because of lack of knowledge. I wanted to change that." By breaking down financial jargon into simple, relatable terms, she ensures that young people, especially students and first-time earners, don't feel intimidated by terms like tax-saving, SIPs, or investing. A New Chapter Begins Now that she has been recognised by Forbes in their Asia 30-under-30 list, Sakchi Jain hopes to reach even more people and continue building a community of financially smart individuals. Her inspiring journey from a Ranchi classroom to the global Forbes stage is proof that with knowledge, passion, and hard work, anything is possible. For the latest and more interesting financial news, keep reading Indiatimes Worth. Click here.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dia Mirza's son Avyaan celebrates birthday with Bipasha Basu, Neha Dhupia, Shreya Ghoshal's kids. Pics
It was a fun-filled birthday bash for actor Dia Mirza's son Avyaan. The actor celebrated the special day with her family and close friends. Dia's friends from the industry, actors Neha Dhupia and Bipasha Basu as well as singer Shreya Ghoshal were in attendance with their kids as well. Shreya and Bipasha shared a bunch of pictures and videos from the party. (Also read: Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter make it to Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Asia list) Bipasha took to her Instagram Stories to share glimpses from Avyaan's birthday bash. One of the videos had her daughter Devi laughing and enjoying the party with Avyaan and the rest of their friends who were attending the bash. In one video, Avyaan cut the huge birthday cake along with his friends, while Dia and the rest of the family sang happy birthday in unison. Shreya Ghoshal also gave a glimpse of the several games and fun activities which were organized. A post shared by Dia Mirza Rekhi (@diamirzaofficial) Karan Singh Grover was seen playing with Devi as she tried to play the drums along with other children. Neha was seen posing for a group picture with Dia and their kids. Dia tied the knot with businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in 2021. Their son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, was born on May 14, 2021. Dia is also a stepmother to Samaira Rekhi, Vaibhav's daughter from a previous marriage. On the work front, Dia was last seen in Nadaaniyaan. The coming-of-age drama marked the Bollywood debut of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son, Ibrahim, while it was Khushi Kapoor's third film after The Archies and Loveyapa. However, both were criticised by audiences for their acting skills and dialogue delivery. The film, released on Netflix, also received criticism from critics. It was helmed by Dharma Productions.
New Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Stray Kids, Big Ocean in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
SINGAPORE: Forbes released its 10th annual 30 Under 30 Asia list yesterday, featuring 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators from across the Asia-Pacific region. According to the Forbes website, these individuals, all under the age of 30, possess a bold vision for the future, largely powered by artificial intelligence. The Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2025 comprises 300 notable individuals, selected across 10 categories: AI; Consumer & Enterprise Technology; Entertainment & Sports; Finance & Venture Capital; Healthcare & Science; Industry, Manufacturing & Energy; Retail & Ecommerce; Social Impact; Social Media, Marketing & Advertising; and The Arts (Art & Style, Food & Drink). This year's Entertainment & Sports list includes K-pop boy bands Stray Kids and Big Ocean; South Korean singer, actor, and model Cha Eun-woo; actress Go Min-si; and BINI, a girl group from the Philippines. Forbes Asia described Stray Kids, an eight-member group, as having "found global popularity by following their instincts, producing rock hits with a noisier, more industrial sound than the usual K-pop group." The magazine highlighted Stray Kids' 2021 EP "Oddinary," which topped the Billboard 200, making them only the third K-pop group to achieve this feat, following BTS and SuperM. Forbes Asia also praised Big Ocean for including members with hearing impairments: Kim Ji-seok, Lee Chan-yeon, and Park Hyun-jin. "The group's vocals are recorded with the use of AI, and while performing on stage, they wear special vibrating devices to help synchronise dance movements," it noted. The list also features Cha Eun-woo, 27, known for his lead roles in television series such as "True Beauty" and "My ID is Gangnam Beauty." Forbes stated, "With over 47 million followers on Instagram, Cha is one of the advertising industry's most popular models and is an ambassador for a raft of brands, including Dior Beauty, Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein, and Skechers." Go Min-si, 29, was recognised for her acclaimed performances, including her Best New Actress win at the 2023 Blue Dragon Awards for the film "Smugglers." BINI, an eight-member girl group trained in the K-pop style by Filipino media company ABS-CBN, endured years of intense daily practice, personal loss, and a network shutdown before their 2021 debut album launched them to fame. By 2024, they had achieved sold-out concerts, surpassed a billion Spotify streams, and earned accolades such as MTV's Best Asia Act and Billboard Philippines' Women of the Year. Forbes Asia stated that its reporters and editors source candidates through thousands of online submissions and recommendations from industry sources and list alumni. Candidates are then evaluated by a panel of independent experts based on factors such as funding, revenue, social impact, scale, inventiveness, and potential. The judges for the Entertainment & Sports list were Kuok Meng Ru, Group CEO & founder of Caldecott Music Group, and Hua Fung Teh, group president of mixed martial arts organisation ONE, both from Singapore.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Deaf K-pop group Big Ocean and Filipino girl group BINI join Stray Kids in 2025's Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
SEOUL, May 15 — K-pop boy group Stray Kids have been listed in this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list which celebrates those below that age that it deems influential. Besides the boyband, the list also listed fellow K-pop group Big Ocean which features members with disabilities, and actors Cha Eun-woo and Go Min-si. 'South Korea's Stray Kids found global popularity by following their instincts, producing rock hits with a noisier, more industrial sound than the usual K-pop group,' Forbes Asia wrote of the eight-member group. The business magazine lauded Stray Kids' 2021 EP 'Oddinary' for topping the Billboard 200, making it only the third K-pop group to achieve that position, following boy bands BTS and SuperM. Forbes Asia also praised Big Ocean for featuring members with hearing impairments: Kim Ji-seok, Lee Chan-yeon and Park Hyun-jin. 'The group's vocals are recorded with the use of AI, and while performing on stage they wear special vibrating devices to help synchronise dance movements,' it said. The list also included Cha, 27, who has taken lead roles in the television series 'True Beauty' and 'My ID is Gangnam Beauty'. 'With over 47 million followers on Instagram, Cha is one of the advertising industry's most popular models and is an ambassador for a raft of brands, including Dior Beauty, Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein and Skechers,' it said. Meanwhile, Forbes said Go, 29, has wowed audiences in her roles since winning Best New Actress at the Blue Dragon Awards in 2023 for her performance in the star-studded film 'Smugglers'. 'Go is known for her tenacious prep work and diverse roles, with her latest turns as an aspiring ballerina in 'Sweet Home' and a murderous villain in the thriller 'The Frog',' it said. The list also included BINI, an eight-member Filipino girl group trained by local media juggernaut ABS-CBN in K-pop style, Forbes said BINI endured years of intense daily practice, personal loss, and a network shutdown — emerging with a debut album in 2021 that launched their rise to fame. By 2024, they had sold out concerts, surpassed a billion Spotify streams, and earned major accolades like MTV's Best Asia Act and Billboard Philippines' Women of the Year. Forbes Asia said candidates are sourced by its reporters and editors combing through thousands of online submissions, and asking for recommendations from industry sources and alumni of the list. It said candidates are then judged by a panel of independent experts on factors such as funding and/or revenue, social impact, scale, inventiveness, and potential. For the entertainment and sports list, the judges are both from Singapore: Kuok Meng Ru, the Group CEO & founder of Caldecott Music Group, and Hua Fung Teh, the group president of mixed martial arts organiser ONE.
Forbes
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
From BINI To Sheetal Devi: Meet The Breakthrough Stars And Athletes On The 2025 30 Under 30 Asia Entertainment & Sports List
Forbes Asia Back in February, BINI, the eight-girl pop sensation from the Philippines, kicked off its 15-city world tour with a sold-out concert at home, packing excited fans into the 50,000-seat Philippine Arena north of Manila. Short for 'binibini'—or young woman in Tagalog—BINI is the brainchild of Philippine media company ABS-CBN, which, inspired by the global popularity of South Korean girl groups, selected members Gweneth Apuli (Gwen), 21; Maraiah Queen Arceta (Aiah), 23; Sheena Mae Catacutan, 20; Mikhaela Janna Lim (Mikha), 21; Mary Loi Yues Ricalde (Maloi), 22; Jhoanna Chritine Robles, 20; Stacey Aubrey Sevilleja, 21; and Nicolette Vergara (Colet), 23; in 2019 from 250 aspirants following a nationwide talent search. The octet form one of the entries on this year's star-studded Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia: Entertainment & Sports list, who are making waves in the music and entertainment industry. "Our posts show who we really are... and that's one reason our fans like us." In K-pop style, the young trainees, under the management of ABS-CBN, spent the next three years living together and training every day. 'It's mentally, emotionally, and physically draining,' says Sheena, the main dancer. The pandemic also took its toll, according to main vocalist Maloi, preventing them from visiting their families. When AaBS-CBN lost its broadcast license in 2020 in a political spat, the group was spared the chopping block amid company layoffs. Forbes Asia In 2021, BINI released its title track 'Born to Win,' an anthem about empowerment, from its debut album, which has since racked up over 100 million streams on Spotify. The group's first solo concert in Cubao, one of Metro Manila's oldest commercial hubs, sold out in under two hours in 2024, prompting the addition of two more shows. From then on, BINI raced to the top. Last year, it won Best Asia Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards and Billboard K Power 100's Voices of Asia award at its Seoul event. In March, Billboard Philippines named the eight members its Women of the Year as their top songs surpassed a billion streams on Spotify. BINI's most-viewed video on YouTube, 'Pantropiko,' which loosely translates to 'Tropical,' had amassed 105 million views at the end of April. 'Salamin, Salamin,' or 'Mirror, Mirror,' has attracted over 84 million views since its release last year. Building an online presence also played a major role in their rise. 'At first, we were ignored, but then we noticed more public interest when we posted on social media' following the first album, says Mikha. The members shared their daily activities and thoughts, their favorite foods (pepperoni pizza, green mango with spicy shrimp sauce and stir-fried noodles, to name a few) and practical jokes (a video of Sheena making prank calls to Jhoanna and Aiah has over 2.4 million YouTube views). BINI In particular, they weren't afraid to describe their humble backgrounds and families' struggles. All eight members come from low to middle-income families in the provinces. Two grew up without fathers; another two had fathers working overseas. Gwen briefly quit due to the rigorous routine, while Sheena lost her mother during training and Jhoanna's grandfather died. 'Our posts show who we really are,' says Aiah, 'and that's one reason our fans like us.' Since its first album four years ago, BINI went on to release three more on pop themes like crushes, love and friendship. The group has also recorded some mature numbers, such as 'Karera,' with its message of resilience—and promises more. 'Our songs will evolve with our fans,' says Colet. BINI is the only girl group to make this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, while K-pop was represented by two boy bands. South Korea's Stray Kids found global popularity by following their instincts, producing rock hits with a noisier, more industrial sound than the usual K-pop group. The 8-member group, formed in a reality TV show in 2017, debuted with their EP "I Am Not" in 2018, which quickly went platinum. Four years later, its EP "Oddinary" topped the Billboard 200, making Stray Kids the third only K-pop group to achieve that position, following boy bands BTS and SuperM. The group, included in 2023 on Time magazine's Next Generation Leaders list, performed in 2024 at the American Music Awards. K-pop band Stray Kids at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. Also making waves is K-pop group Big Ocean, the first to be composed of members with hearing impairments: Kim Ji-seok, Lee Chan-yeon and Park Hyun-jin. Its agency, Parastar Entertainment, focuses on representing artists with disabilities. The group's vocals are recorded with the use of AI, and while performing on stage they wear special vibrating devices to help synchronize dance movements. The trio released the group's first mini album in November 2024 and have over one million Instagram followers. Proving that physical disability is no barrier to excellence, paralympians from across the region demonstrated incredible athletic abilities and emerged victorious at recent global events. Sheetal Devi became India's youngest Paralympic medalist after winning bronze in an archery team event at the Paralympics in Paris. Born without arms, Devi sits to hold the bow with her right foot, pulls the string taut with her right shoulder and then releases the string by unclenching her contracted jaw and shoulder. One of her coaches—inspired by another armless archer, Matthew Stutzman—helped create a special bow for her. Devi received the Arjuna Award, India's national sports prize, in 2023. Sheetal Devi of India competing at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. From Afghanistan, Zakia Khudadadi made history last year as the first athlete on the Refugee Paralympic Team to win a medal. Khudadadi's rise started in 2016 when she won the African International Parataekwondo Championship representing Afghanistan and then qualified for the 2020 Paralympics. In 2020 she became the second woman from Afghanistan to compete in the Paralympic Games since the event started in 1960, although she had to flee Taliban-controlled Kabul to compete. Now on the Refugee Paralympic Team, Khudadadi took bronze in the women's 47kg category in Paris 2024. Read our complete Entertainment & Sports list here – and be sure to check out our full Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 coverage here.
