Jewels of Gujarat: Vijaydev Ratanjee Mistry


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An entrepreneur & a philanthropist A memoir of Shri Vijaydev Ratanjee Mistry is a perfect representation of the man himself and a strikingly candid portrait of his extraordinary capacity for hard-work. It shows us the progress of a remarkable person who through his own enormous energies and efforts made the unlikely journey from hope − a journey fuelled by an impassioned interest which manifested itself at every stage of his life. We see his career shaped by his resolute determination and unfaltering commitment to an exceptional understanding of practicalities of life, while encompassing crisis, problems, personalities and conflicts. It is a testament to the positive impact of himself and the world of his works and ideals. It is the gripping account of a man under concerted and unrelenting assault orchestrated by his adversaries and how he survived.




Jewels of Gujarat: Pradip Nandlal Karia


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REVITALISING INHERITANCE Born to a father who had a ‘never-dying-spirit’, Mr. Pradip Nandlal Karia knew he was the heir of a legacy to be carried forward till eternity. Introduced to business at a very early age, he till date finds solace in his work. Compulsive worker you would say, married to his work his wife might complain, as his extreme love for few other things is not known to many. Finding his true passion, he often discovers new sides to him.




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: Jayantilal Vershi Gada


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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, Volume II


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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: Dinesh Manilal Zaveri


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COVERING THE WORLD WITH PEARLS Exploring the unexplored lands more than once, Mr. Dinesh Manilal Zaveri showed grit to dig the pearls from a country near the Pacific Ocean. Choosing a nation that has seen devastation quite often to come back to life more determined and unwavering, he learnt to remain resolute and strong-minded, facing all odds with his humbleness and polite nature, growing manifold to finally establish a legacy that his next generation embraced deliberately.




Jewels of Gujarat: Mustapha Tapu Javeri


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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.




Jewels of Gujarat: Harshad Ramniklal Mehta


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ILLUMINATING SUCCESS He dreamt of living a colossal life in a small single room, which he had crystallised with his honesty and determination. A buzz himself, the world knows this global entrepreneur as The Diamond King. A multifaceted gem, a philanthropist, adventurous, a visionary businessman, a dedicated family-man, something makes him down-to-earth. What, Dr. Harshad Ramniklal Mehta shares!




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: Rizwan Nurudin Adatia


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SYMBOL OF RESILIENCE A visionary entrepreneur, he attributes his indomitable spirit and rigour to serve humanity, an outcome of positive thinking, power of subconscious mind, meditation and yoga. Son of a peanut seller, he today is an inspirational figure, who though moved to a foreign land but for sure left his heart back home. Striving hard and improving the quality of life for the marginalised across Asia and Africa is Mr. Rizwan Nurudin Adatia, living his heart desires