Jewels of Gujarat: Chandrakant Babubhai 'C.B.' Patel


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THE VOICE OF THE SOCIETY When passion and purpose amalgamate, they raise excellence. His passion to achieve his purpose took him across the seven seas, but the strenuous journey couldn’t stop him, rather strengthened him unbound. From civil service to business to journalism, he has been there and done it all. Says Mr. Chandrakant Babubhai ‘C.B.’ Patel, only his desire to succeed took him all around.




Jewels of Gujarat: Vishram ‘V.J.’ Jadva Patel


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HE MADE THE WORLD HIS UNIVERSITY “Doing things better, every day” defines his life. A swimmer in the open sea, he has been trekking through places like Kailash, Mansarovar, Mount Kilimanjaro, to name a few and playing tennis for past many years. A certified pilot and diver, he is an avid traveller, travelled to far-offs like Arctic and Antarctica. How does Mr. Vishram Jadva Patel switch to being a builder of some of the most outstanding sites, an industrialist to look up to, an indispensible connect between India and Africa and a charismatic person?




Jewels of Gujarat: Keshavlal Chandaria


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LIVING FOR GIVING A philanthropist par excellence and an exceptional community leader, Mr. Keshavlal Chandaria is a nonagenarian, reputed as someone to go to whenever help is needed. A poet and a master of 12 languages, his work with the Rotary Club of Toronto since 1977 has helped many across the globe. He is a prime example of those who have, against all odds, clawed their way to the commanding heights and are making a remarkable contribution to the economy.




Jewels of Gujarat: Manhar 'M.P.' Parbhu Rama


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Dreams Work, If You Do It’s not your education, but your love for work that really matters. How many among us dare to walk on the path our destiny chooses for us? Not many; but those who do so, achieve their goals. Mr. Manhar 'M.P.' Parbhu Rama was one of the few who walked the path his heart chose for him. May be slow, but he found his way to success and has stayed there ever since!




Jewels of Gujarat: Morari ‘Bapu’ Prabhudas Hariyani


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A BARD OF TOGETHERNESS Having spent most of his childhood with his grandparents, he had learnt making rosaries of Tulsi from his grandmother, while his grandfather used to teach him five hymns of Ram Charit Manas daily. So much did he like to imbibe those hymns in him that he would recite them while his way towards school and back. Reciting Ram Kathas for beyond 50 years across the globe now, he spreads the message of truth, love and compassion. For him, Ram Charit Manas is not merely a book, it is the essence of India and its culture.




Jewels of Gujarat: Bhimji Depar Shah & Sons


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It All Starts From Within An Indian rather unknown of in India, loved, respected and reckoned in Kenya, he mustered up courage enough to achieve what others could not dare dream of. Coming from a destitute family, he has risen to become one of the richest and has had a roller coaster ride to be featured among the Forbes’ Top 100 in Kenya. Why do the likes of Harvard Business School conduct study on Mr. Bhimji Depar Shah to inspire upcoming entrepreneurs? He shares.




Jewels of Gujarat: Chandrika ‘Rika’ & Manahar ‘Manu’ Shah


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UNITED TO BE THE CHANGE Smt. Chandrika ‘Rika’ and Shri. Manahar ‘Manu’ Shah, both grouped up in different cities but had similar values and dreams. They came to the USA, the land of opportunities, to build a life together and for a brighter future for themselves. Together, they ended up opening a business which provided opportunities to thousand others like them who had immigrated to the USA. This non-violent and compassionate couple worked hard to achieve the success they have today and swore to give the world all they can. The husband and wife believe that God has blessed them so that they can donate and help others.




Jewels of Gujarat: Ela Gandhi


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WALKING ON THE GANDHI’S PATH She comes from the family of a person who changed the entire course of India’s independence struggle. A gem at heart, with gray hair, she still takes forward the legacy that was started more than a decade ago. One among the few ladies who have done something great for humanity, here’s Dr. Ela Gandhi, an anti-apartheid activist from an early age, the granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi.




Jewels of Gujarat: Rashmi Kirtilal Mehta


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GEM OF GEMS A pioneer in diamond industry, he attaches more value to relationships than materialistic possession. He is often known as 'the humble man with the best network in the world'. He knows what others do not – reading people like none other – and that makes the industry often seek his presence. Frugal with words but rich in ideas, he possesses a rare faculty of understanding that makes him help others without ever asking for anything in return. He sees his life as one dedicated to keeping his parent’s legacy alive because he believes that their blessings have shaped his destiny. Mr. Rashmi Kirtilal Mehta is happiest when youngsters take inspiration from learning of his life.




Jewels of Gujarat: Dahyabhai Revabhai Patel


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WHEN PASSION EQUALS SUCCESS He treasures each minute he spent in his native, with his family, companions and teachers. The family man left his loved ones at an early age to anchor their future and let them have a financially fulfilling life. With his passion for innovation, Mr. Dahyabhai Revabhai Patel has created a revolutionary product, which has made him a reckoned name in the world of pharmaceuticals.