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.

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.

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 – 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.

A DIPLOMAT AND ENTREPRENEUR OF UNITY AND VIGOUR Carrying entrepreneurship in her DNA, she is a lady who remained family-minded, fun-loving, adamant towards her goals and proud of her heritage since her childhood. Life has emboldened her, making her understand that smart discernment fills life with hopes. Happy and sad phases remain there, but for her, it is only happiness that counts. Though Ms. Nimisha Jayant Madhvani hails from Uganda, her love and respect for her native and heritage are incessant. She shares how!

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.

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.