True they say, when passion meets dedication, one dives into the awe of the unknown. The man of the moment is one of the true examples of this unbeatable combination who, by keeping himself connected to his soil, achieved heights today. Mr. Anilkumar Manibhai Naik is the organisational head of country’s one of the most reputed companies, Larsen & Toubro. Anilkumar was born to Smt. Maniben and Sh. Manibhai Nichchhabhai Naik in Endhal in district Navsari (Gujarat). What makes him worthy of a man already is the family of educationists he belongs to. His grandfather was a gold medalist who had commanded respect for his intellect, father was a freedom fighter who admired Gandhi’s thought, spirit, and leadership. Naik had his education in a small village school with no modern amenities, but great minds don’t look for facilities, they chase...

The important thing is to be a man of the world! Help others develop. “When you look at the span of human life, individuals peak particular areas, with interest in different fields. If you are capable of doing a number of things, why restrict yourself?” So says the man behind our life-lines! Who, do you ask? We are proud to feature Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany in our coffee-table book, Jewels of Punjab (2017). He is a Sikh in San Francisco, who invented fiber optics, which blesses us with high-speed internet and several biomedical, laser, solar energy and pollution-monitoring instruments. And it all started with a Kodak camera, the kinds that we today call a rather unsmart unDSLR camera. His new toy, a camera, made him think and explore and it led him to wonder if “light travels straight.” With curiosity...

When in Canada recently, our chairman, Mr. Chandmal Kumawat explored a new feather in Mr. Prem Singhmar’s, AUM Hotel Group, cap… Singhmar Centre for Learning in NorQuest College, Edmonton, Alberta. Mr. Singhmar, one of the proud Jewels of Punjab, took Mr. Kumawat on a visit to the new Centre, which sprals in 22,500 sq. mtr. Named after Mr. Singhmar, the centre is equipped with labs, student spaces, a new library and bookstore, centre for growth and harmony, and an indigenous student centre, along with some of the most outstanding infrastructure to hold cultural ceremonies. To help the students, most of whom are eager to learn English as a second language, the library houses a collection of children’s books and invites not just the students but also their children. A dentist, a hotelier, a real estate expert, an education enthusiast, an...

Lalit Mangal, co-founder of a start-up, commonfloor.com, was featured by Maneesh Media in Jewels of South India (2017), and is is an angel investor and mentor to many other start-ups, has some powerful messages for all the young enthusiasts and business aspirants. Here we share what he shared with us as we connected with this Jewel of South India! Lalit Mangal, commonfloor.com fete, says: Fit the market, get customer validation Don’t give yourself a compelling mission, but a meaningful one Don’t fly after early signs of success Core members, sit and discuss the ups-and-downs Think long-term

When the great partition hit innumerable people of India and Pakistan, it brought rage in a million more citizens of both the nations. People had to leave their homes and be on streets for days, months; for some it became a forever home. Almost everybody cursed the partition. Almost everybody! But then there were a few families which stood firm on their grounds, witnessed a difficult phase, but, today, that phase has made them strong enough to leave their mark not only in India or Pakistan, but all around the world. The multitalented, the effervescent, fashion and art photographer, radio host and jewellery designer, Mustapha Tapu Javeri's is one of the most influential people in his country. He is an exceptional artist, having won the title of Nikon's top 32 photographer in the world. His comes from a proud Gujarati...

Humanity happens by choice, not chance. The story of Dr. Amerish Bera revolves around the same as the heroic creature desires to serve his community on the loose. The first-generation American born, Bera is a physician turned congressman representing California’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of representatives. An optimistic man thinks about the best possible things to happen and Bera is an epitome to optimism. The man in question started his life story in 1958 when his parents immigrated to the US from Rajkot (Gujarat). Born in Los Angeles and brought up in La Palma, California, Ami has truly considered America to be a place that is known for fresh new chances. On the educational front, Bera possesses a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences along with an M.D. from the University of California at Irvine. However, he adopted...

The King of Tea Gardens All he wanted was just a chance; he got one and turned the tide in his favour. An aspiring student Vinod Dayalbhai Vadera flew to London to study law in around 1950 from Uganda, and why not… his father was a flourishing businessman of tea estates. However, Vinod was forced to come back when his father’s health deteriorated. He was not the one to be disheartened. As he started assisting his father’s business he noticed a few flaws and suggested some remedies. His father gave him a chance to prove himself and his methods. Could he have disappointed? Leaving no stone unturned, Vinod led to a better yield. He was discovering new aspects to the business, but surely encountered just as many hiccups; he felt confident with his father by his side. His confidence, sharp...