Jewels of Gujarat: Morari ‘Bapu’ Prabhudas Hariyani


Book Description

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: 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.




Jewels of Gujarat: Vithalbhai Devsibhai Dhaduk


Book Description

PASSIONATELY FOLLOWING THE PURPOSE The worst times of his life has taught him to be more determined. Growing up in scarcity, he learned to reach out to many. The biggest shock of his life helped him to understand the purpose of his life. His simplicity and humility make everyone respect him. One of the most recognised names among the Gujarati diaspora in the USA, Dr. Vithalbhai Devsibhai Dhaduk is a fervent Gujarati at heart. His day remains incomplete without dhokla and chiwda. So, what keeps him going? “The desperate desire to find the cure...” But why?




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: Hasmukh Kanjibhai Patel


Book Description

CONVERTING ASPIRATIONS INTO INSPIRATIONS What can probably be the reason for a man to face it all, struggle and win? Could it be his parents guiding him from above? Or did he inherit it from his grandparents, parents and uncle? It could also be his urge to take their aspirations to a height that would become an inspiration! Mr. Hasmukh Kanjibhai Patel’s success is well-known, but what’s the secret behind it?




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: 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: Rasiklal Chhotalal Kantaria


Book Description

TOWARDS AN EQUAL SOCIETY He comes from a family who migrated to a foreign land around 125 years back and made the new country his own. Striving to help themselves survive, his family today has grown from a small shop to banking enterprises. Leading them today is he, who has come a long way realising his dreams, perpetrating equality, opportunities and a ‘never-say-never’ spirit for every Kenyan. Mr. Rasiklal Chhotalal Kantaria, a reflection of his father's ideals and beliefs, has a diligent business acumen, conviction and calibre to address the need of the hour.




Jewels of Gujarat: Mahesh Ramanbhai Ranchhod


Book Description

A WIZARD AT HEART A spiritual man with high beliefs, honest to his values and passionate about his work, Mr. Mahesh Ramanbhai Ranchhod owes all his success to his great ancestors who had migrated to New Zealand and laid the foundation of the business which helps him making his quid today.




Jewels of Gujarat: Dinesh Manilal Zaveri


Book Description

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.