Jewels of Gujarat: Lavjibhai Dungarbhai Daliya


Book Description

THE MAESTRO OF HEARTS He hails from a village so small you probably have never heard the name of. People recognise him by not his name but the title he has earned. Rightly called Badshah, meaning the king, he feels and works for the needy. We ask him why do people call him so, when innumerable understand their needs and work for them. Lavjibhai Dungarbhai Daliya, the Badshah, himself shares...




Jewels of Gujarat: Rashmi Kirtilal Mehta


Book Description

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, Volume II


Book Description

Jewels of Gujarat – Leading Global Gujarati Personalities: Vol II is an anthology of biographies of the 100 most influential Gujaratis around the world. Among these personalities are the celebrated entrepreneurs like Mukesh Ambani, doctors like Kiran C Patel, astronauts like Sunita Williams, philanthropists like Manu Shah, social activists like Ela Gandhi and many more from 30 countries from 35–40 fields. The book takes its readers on a rollercoaster voyage of happiness and sadness, victory and defeat, with these world-renowned figures from different walks of life to see what made them stand in a different race of success.




Jewels of Gujarat: Jayantilal Vershi Gada


Book Description

BEHIND THE SCENES Dr. Jayantilal Vershi Gada is practical, peace-loving, transparent and a man of words. Though work is closest to his heart, Rome was not built in a day. It, in fact, is hard-work, commitment and following of the heart for years that he could grow beyond expectations. So much love has he for his work that he went back to rejoin the company after retirement realising after-retirement life to be ‘too boring’.




Jewels of Gujarat: Bimal Sobhagchand Shah


Book Description

BUILDING HIS OWN LEGACY Have you ever heard of a near-perfect man? Someone who is a respectful son, loving husband, caring father, great baker and successful businessman? There is one... His active involvement in social work sets him apart; someone who not only takes a legacy forward but believes in making his own. This eminent persona is Mr. Bimal Sobhagchand Shah.




Jewels of Gujarat: Dahyabhai Revabhai Patel


Book Description

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.




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


Book Description

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: Ramesh Dwarkadas Khagram


Book Description

HUMBLE AND DETERMINED A quiet and well-respected man, who prefers maintaining a low-profile and loves his work, he till date is an active sportsperson. Though he had little interest in the family business when he was young, a trip to Europe transformed and readied Mr. Ramesh Dwarkadas Khagram to challenge the world and become a successful businessman.




Jewels of Gujarat: Keshavlal Chandaria


Book Description

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: Mustapha Tapu Javeri


Book Description

AN ALLEGORY OF ART With a creative force backing him, he breaks the mould his country is thought to be in. Giving a new fresh frame to the entire world to see Pakistan, his family has promoted their glittering culture everywhere. Amid all the success that he has tasted donning different hats as a photographer, an exclusive jeweller, an RJ, he has faced defeats at times, but never been pulled down. Mustapha Tapu Javeri shares, why it was always easy for him to get out each of his defeats.