Jayesh Vachhani is a professor in a business management college at Rajkot. He also writes columns in various print media, such as ‘Striker‘ for leading Gujarati daily Phulchhab and ‘Gamta no Gulal‘ in Gujarati magazine ‘Umiya Parivar.’ His heart beats for youth. His writings have themes which strike to young generation.
His upcoming book hence has a very appropriate name ‘Hats off Zindagi‘ which is the compilation of his more than 35 articles related to various issues of youth.
And for the launching of his book on 3rd March, 2010, an international known dignitary is invited which has been the talk of town. In the interview, he talks on youth and his book and shares some very interesting information.
Videos of Interview
Part 1
Part 2
Excerpt of Interview
Q.: Welcome to SpeakBindas. What made you decide to choose the title “Hats off Zindagi” for your book?
Through my column in newspaper, I used to get letters from my readers and fans. Most of them belong to youth. They had various questions and doubts about Zindagi (life). From their letters I came to know that, young generation do not believe in reality, but rather talk on issues which are unreal. I felt that we all should hats off Zindagi. I was inspired by the word “Hats off” from ‘Hats off Production‘ run by J. D. Majethiya, Atish Kapadiya, and Vipul Shah, who have made a popular Gujarati film ‘Dariyachhoru(દરિયાછોરુ)’ and now making various television serials. I felt that the word ‘Hats off’ do replicate my thoughts, hence I finally arrived with the book title ‘Hats off Zindagi.’
Q.: Majority of your writings is youth oriented. Why?
We are used to hear one statement all over and is that Old is Gold. I agree with it, no issues but I also believe in one more thing and is that “New is Platinum.’ Today’s youth find it very hard to bring out their inner voice and desires. They always tend to receive heavy lectures and advises. Hence, there are very few people who write in such a language that reflects their voice.
Being a lecturer in an MBA college, I try to develop such an atmosphere where they can put their faith in me and my teachings. To do so, sometimes I do take lectures wearing Jeans and T-shirt. This makes them feel that I am one of them and I understand their thinking and feelings.
Q.: What kinds of articles do your book ‘Hats off Zindagi’ covers?
More than 35 of my articles are included in this book. Every article differs from the other. Every one of them has such a unique message for the youth which replicates their desires and ambitions or say thoughts. For example, in one of my articles I have delivered a message that “Comparison means guaranteed sadness.”
There is an interesting story about this. Once a survey was carried out in Harvard University. One of the two employees of some company was offered a salary of 75000/- with a condition that his co-worker will get 50000/-. This was the first option. In the second, first employee was offered a salary of 100000/- and his co-worker was to get 125000/-. First employee was to decide which option to chose, i.e. either go with a salary of 75000/- where his co-worker will get 50000/- or go with 100000/- where his co-worker will get a salary of 125000/-. Interestingly, he chose the first option. He thought that, 75000/- is enough for himself and he won’t go with a higher salary of 100000/- because that way his co-worker will get 125000/-.
In one of my articles, I give away a message to readers, mostly to youth that, do not take such comparative decisions. Chose what is best for you regardless of comparing it with anyone or anything.
In another article I talk on the skill of saying NO. Due to the lack of power NO, we are tend to do something that we really don’t want to. We can not say NO for something that we really don’t like doing.
I write on such routine subjects, which seem very small in our daily life but has huge importance. Sometimes to gain success, we need to concentrate on such tiny and routine stuffs rather than the giant ones.
I also believe that the only reason for unemployment is carelessness.
Prof. Jayesh Vachhani with publisher Dinesh Tilva
Q.: In our education system, let it be any excellent course such as M.B.A. or B.E, where bunch of books are taught with bunch of theories. But when students do complete these courses and put their legs in real life, they find it real hard to sustain. I mean, in theories they were taught on various skills such as “How to convince someone?”, but when it comes to reality, they fail to accomplish the same. What’s your take on this scenario? Where do we actually lack and what? Is our education system at fault or the students? Or what?
Recent movie ‘3 Idiots‘ has evoked discussions everywhere on the question that you have raised. Let it be director of 3 Idiots Rajkumar Hirani or ourselves, we would agree on one common point that bookish knowledge doesn’t become that much helpful to students when they face the real business/employment situation. I don’t mean to say that books are garbage. But in addition to that, we should ad some module too where students do get practical knowledge.
Q.: That’s true. There are also numerous heavy words to inspire students. This inspires them temporarily but then they again feel the void. What I mean to ask you is that, what really should be done to fill this void that students are facing these days?
Very good question. One of my articles has a title “Lack of Implementation (અમલનો અભાવ).” I remember that Ex-chairman of Infosys, Mr. Narayan Moorthy has once said something like “In our Infosys, if there is one reason for success then that is the zero gap between thoughts and actions.” So in most of the cases, the gap between thoughts and actions is always vast. We think a lot. We have great ambitions. But we fail to take actions.
During my lectures, I often give an example of Water-Ice-Water. When you put a bottle of water in freezer, it turns to Ice. But when you take that Ice out of freezer, in a while, it will turn into water. Likewise, what happens with my students and others is that, when we teach them something, when we share some ideas, they all become Ice, i.e. they feel like they will follow the same. But when they exit the class, they lose the touch with thoughts, i.e. they turn into water.
So what is required to solve this issue is to keep walking slowly and steadily. Dreams won’t be achieved in one day, so make your attitude ready for slow and steady process. And most importantly, they should learn to implement, execute their thoughts.
Q.: What’s your inspiration for writing?
During my educational years, I started reading articles of eminent Gujarati writer Jay Vasavada. I was highly impressed with his writing style. You can observe the impression of his writing style in my writing too, and I accept it. His subjects and themes of articles used to touch me. This is around 10 years before. So I can say that if there is someone who evoked a reader in myself then that is none other than Jay Vasavada.
Similarly, Pragjibhai Patel inspired me to write. He used to run a magazine called ‘Umiya Parivar.’ I used to stay right below his office. He offered me to write for a column in this magazine and I started writing for a column ‘Gamta no Gulal.’
My first ever column in a daily was ‘Milestone‘ in Jai Hind newspaper. I wrote it for consecutive three years and I was a student then. After completion of my graduation, due to work, I had to leave writing that column. Then again when life became steady, I started writing a new column “Striker” in another Gujarati daily Phulchhab.
So the duo of Jay Vasavada and Pragjibhai Patel are the inspirational sources for me for my reading and writing career.
Q.: It is heard that, your book ‘Hats off Zindagi’ is to be launched with gracious hands of an internationally known celebrity. Would you like to share the secret with us today?
Very true. We are inviting him on the 3rd of March, 2010 at Hemu Gadhvi Hall, Rajkot for launching of my book. He is more popular for his work than his name. He is basically a Gujarati and belongs to a small village of Khijadiya situated in Gir region. After living for 12 years in such a small village, he went out because his artistic skill was jumping in his heart. He progressed at such a great extent that, today he stands out to be a Hollywood film maker, a producer and a writer. He has directed the award winning English films such as Samsara and Valley of Flowers. His next film Buddha is to be released in 2011. His recent documentary Echo of Eco was shown at recent Copenhagen meet. His name is Pan Nalin. He is in touch with my book’s publisher Dinesh Tilva. During their conversation, he happily agreed to remain present and launch my book which I believe is indeed a matter of happiness for me and all Gujaratis.
Q.: Your book is to be released on 3rd March, 2010 but from now itself, you’re getting advance orders. Is it true?
Very true. So far, we have received an advance order of 2200 copies which I believe is a unique incident for Gujarati books publication. I believe, bliss goes to my readers. I often mention “Hats off readers” when it comes to my book.
Q.: Any special message you would like to share with your readers as well young generations through SpeakBindas?
Develop an attitude for reading stuffs of your choice because it brings understanding. Keep your inner spark alive all the time.
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Update 1: March 12, 2010
Chandubhai Rathod runs a lathe machine repairing centre ‘R.C. Auto Repairing’ in Rajkot. He has studied upto 6th standard only but is quite an enthusiastic reader. Recently, Becharbhai Patel gave him the book ‘Hats off Zindagi’ for reading. Chandubhai read it and found it highly inspiring that he made all his family members read the same. He says “There was quite a sadness in the family but after reading this book, things have become full of happiness.” This is quite an original review of the book, and not a made up one with advance planning. Watch the below video where he exclusively talks in his language about the book.
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dineshtilva February 11, 2010 at 3:57 pm
સ્પીક્બીન્દાસ,
વાહ તમારી જેટ સ્પીડ ઇન્ટરવ્યુ ઓનલાઈન મુકવાની રીત તો ભાઈ અનેરી છે.. તમારી ટીમ નો ખુબ ખુબ આભાર…
Dinesh Tilva
Contact Ads
7-11, Bhaktinagar Station Plot,
Opp. Virani Complex,
Rajkot – 360 002 (India)
Tel.0281-2461142, 94272 70271
Email: dineshtilva@gmail.com, dineshtilva@yahoo.com
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Kash February 11, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Wow. Nice one Jayesh Vachhani. Hearty Congratulation for realising your first book. Also wishing you very best for coming future with more new articles and new books!
Loved reading your articles on Milestone in Jay Hind and in Umiya Parivar.
Your interview made me remember those great days of our hostel life especially when you have mentioned Pargjibapa! I hope Pragjibapa is doing well and is in great health!
It is pleasant to see your write-ups for youth and new generations. Keep it going.
Just in case if you haven’t recognise me. I am Kamlesh Haripara (your room-mate in Govani Chhatralaya during those happy college days) currently living in U.K
Congratulation once again and Well done!!
Kash´s last blog ..Let go of the past to embrace the future! My ComLuv Profile
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dineshtilva Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Kash ji,
“હેટ્સ ઓફ જિંદગી”
આ બુકના મુદ્રક – પ્રકાશક તરીકે હું દિનેશ ટીલવા છું.
બુકનું વિમોચન તારીખ 0૩-0૩-૨૦૧૦
વિમોચન કર્તા : પાન નલીન પેરીસથી પધારશે ( http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0659023/bio )
સ્થળ : હેમુ ગઢવી હોલ રાજકોટ
એન્ટ્રી પાસ માટે : ૯૪૨૭૨૭૦૨૭૧
નોંધ : આ interview પછીથી આજની તારીખ ૧૧-૦૨-૨૦૧૦ સુધીમાં
અમોને આગવા ઓર્ડરમાં કુલ પાંચ હજાર બુકનો ઓર્ડર પ્રાપ્ય થયેલ છે.
આભાર
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jayesh vachhani Reply:
February 12th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
oh kamlesh, thank u very much. and best of luck for your blogging.
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V.G.Vachhani February 11, 2010 at 6:01 pm
My Dear Jayesh,
I do receive your e mails often and thanks for it. It shall be lie if I say I do not get time to write to you. I read and enjoy them all. I appreciate your dedication to push youth for better performance in life. You are right in saying ‘ he learns but forgets once go out of class’. Setting example is the best way to make a mark in his mind. And that is what you are doing. It shall be very pleasant to see your collection of articles in ‘ Hats off Zindagi’. Please do reserve a copy for me.
I wish you a very best future,
With Regards,
Vasant Vachhani
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dineshtilva Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
વાછાણીભાઈ,
વાછાણી જયેશ વતી હું દિનેશ ટીલવા આભાર માનું છું.
આવજો
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jayesh vachhani Reply:
February 12th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
thank u kaka for encourge me.
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Alpesh Vachhani February 11, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Hats of you dear,
AllI know that you write articles in different news paper but i want to inform all people that you also help me that how to write article and which method will people like to read. Thanks for helping me to write an articles in our business magazine ” Hardware Samachar”. Wish you “heartly the best wishes” for your record break booked pre publishing book in Gujarati lengauge. Hats of You Dear Tikoooooooooooooooooooooooooo .
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jayesh vachhani Reply:
February 12th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
thank u for your great support.
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dr. amit chapadia February 11, 2010 at 8:07 pm
first off all congrates for your upcoming book ” HATS OFF ZINDAGI ”
as the time is going on very fast where you want to go i don’t know but
i know that you must grow again and again
just like DIN DUGNI RAAT CHOGNI TARAKKI KARO ……….
WELL IN ADVANCE BOOK FIVE COPY FOR MY PERSONAL USE ………
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dineshtilva Reply:
February 11th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
ડો. અમિતભાઈ,
આપનો ૫ બૂક માટે નો order સાભાર સ્વીકારીએ છીએ
બૂક વિમોચન માં પધારવા ભાવ ભર્યું આમંત્રણ.
aavjo..
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Dinesh Tilva
Contact Ads
7-11, Bhaktinagar Station Plot,
Opp. Virani Complex,
Rajkot – 360 002 (India)
Tel.0281-2461142, 94272 70271
Email: dineshtilva@gmail.com, dineshtilva@yahoo.com
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Harnish Jani February 11, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Thank you Devang for in-depth interview-Congratulations to Jayeshbhai Vachhani and his publisher Tilvasaheb- I will try to get the book.Thank you again,Devang.
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jayesh vachhani Reply:
February 12th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
thank u jani sir
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Chetna Shah February 11, 2010 at 9:21 pm
અતિ સુંદર … દેવાંગભાઈ … જયેશભાઈ તથા દિનેશભાઈ ને ખુબ ખુબ અભિનંદન …!!! ઇન્ટર્વ્યુ નિહાળી સાંભળીને શ્રી જયેશભાઈના વિચારો જાણી ખુશી થઇ …! આવી જ રીતે યુવાવર્ગને પ્રેરણા મળતી રહે એવી આશા …!!
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Devang Vibhakar Reply:
February 12th, 2010 at 9:41 am
ખુબ ખુબ આભાર ચેતનાબહેન,
અમ યુવાવર્ગને બસ આમજ અવિરત પ્રેરણા મળતી રહે.
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jayesh vachhani Reply:
February 12th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
thank u very much chetanaben
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Jagdish Akhaja February 12, 2010 at 12:46 am
Dear Devangbhai, DineshBhai and Jayeshbhai,
First of all congratulation to Jayeshbhai for his book “Hats of Zindagi”. Fantastic title. I am absolutely delighted to read and listen to interview. Really great question and marvellous answer. I am looking forward to read book. I believe every body will love this book because it has various article on different part of life which we do in our daily and regular life. I supposed people will love to read and no boring. As jayeshbhai mention that it is cover different story. Apart from all those story one story may relevant to impact to change the life. I thing Jayeshbhai is real inspirational, dedicative and motivative for not only the young but all age group.
I am really please . Wish you good luck. keep it up. I am hopping you would send me one electronic copy to London via email. Otherwise I will read when i come to India.
Jagdish Akhaja
London
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jayesh vachhani Reply:
February 12th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
thank u very much jags.
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Shail Raghuvanshi February 12, 2010 at 8:15 am
A nice interview Devang. And hats off to Shri Jayesh Vachhani.
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jayesh vachhani Reply:
February 12th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
thank u very much shailji.
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DHULIA JAY February 12, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Waw sir it’s really nice interview. And “””HATS OF”” to u.
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dineshtilva Reply:
February 13th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
“હેટ્સ ઓફ જિંદગી”
આ બુકના મુદ્રક – પ્રકાશક તરીકે હું દિનેશ ટીલવા છું.
બુકનું વિમોચન તારીખ 0૩-0૩-૨૦૧૦
વિમોચન કર્તા : પાન નલીન પેરીસથી પધારશે ( http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0659023/bio )
સ્થળ : હેમુ ગઢવી હોલ રાજકોટ
એન્ટ્રી પાસ માટે : ૯૪૨૭૨૭૦૨૭૧
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Rajiv Pandya February 12, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Congratulation to Jayeshbhai for his book “Hats of Zindagi” & publisher Mr. Dinesh Tilva.
We are really happy to hear that your enthusiastic in all areas are optimum and just want to tell one thing “Sky is not a limit for you”
Team Param Web Solutions – Rajiv Pandya
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dineshtilva Reply:
February 13th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Rajivbhai tamaro aabhar, Pan Nalin ne malva jaroor aavjo. (tamara PANDYA chhe.)
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jayesh vachhani Reply:
February 13th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
thank u rajivbhai
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Alpesh Koradiya February 13, 2010 at 1:19 am
congratulations sir
and please keep record i want 3 books Hats of Zindagi…
i knw sir its a great think about youth….
i m axitate…
thanks
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jayesh vachhani Reply:
February 13th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
thank u. and also welcomed to come at launching function, call or send sms for passes on 9426206431
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Hitesh Satani Reply:
February 28th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
hi!
i see ur interview 2 times, i like very much and understand each matters and i like u this type of share of ideas ,and how to creation and how to read ,and always alive in life.
my best pleasure with best success and go ahead
keep it up.
god bless u!
Hitesh Satani
9898346914
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PRANAV February 13, 2010 at 8:19 pm
GOOD WORK SIR I WAS YOUR STUDENT.
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sanjay radadiya February 13, 2010 at 8:33 pm
This is a very good concept, this type of writer are required in present era, b’coz in present situation are very stress ful, from them (Prof. Jayesh Vachhani) motivated to this type of people, student and society,
thanks jayesh go ahead we are come with you
This person is second sant valentine…
Happy Birthday to 14th Fab.2010,
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Kalpesh Joshi February 17, 2010 at 4:43 pm
A nice interview to encourage, motivate and guide to the youth…….
If this kind of interview ignite the passionate working in the youth then what to say about the book? Jayeshbhai, expectation from the book is climbing.
Book my order for the 50 copies, However it may increased.
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dineshtilva Reply:
February 17th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
કલ્પેશભાઈ,
તમારો આભાર.
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SHARAD BHIMANI HYDERABAD(AP) February 19, 2010 at 5:21 pm
From Sharad Bhimani -Hyderabad
to Mr. Jayesh, Mr. Dinesh and whole team
I have heard your interview thrice and I am proud of you for your enthusiastic approach and effort to write and publish HATS OF ZINDAGI. I believe that you may have agreeably targeted our young ones in every corner of your writing. I am also an MBA (Mktg & Fin) and working with GSFC Limited. I have mentored many young friends just like you and as per my opinion right direction at right time will only make ZINDAGI. Youngsters are much more ambitious about their future but few of them only touches to the target. my advise to young friends is “Learn to see the dreams with open eye defiantly your dreams will become the reality”. I very well know your publisher and you have clapped with precise person. I wish that you and Mr. Dinesh will keep your journey continue and many youths will make their ZINDAGI. My heartily wishes are with you and your full team who have contributed in publication of HATS OF ZINDAGI.
I am eager to read “Hats of Zindagi” and also wish to gift some ones who wish to make their ZINDAGI so please book an order for 50(FIFTY) books for me and try to forward on top most priority inform me about payment formalities. By by and best luck for THIRD event and next too. Send me more about ‘PAN LALIT’
your well wisher – SHARAD BHIMANI
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dineshtilva Reply:
February 19th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Sharadbhai,
Tamaro khub khub aabhar.
Book vimochan ma Rajkot padharo,
tamara mitro tamne khub yad kare chhe.
aavjo
dinesh
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jayesh vachhani Reply:
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:36 am
thank u sir for appreciation. u r welcomed in launching function.
hats off to u.
jayesh vachhani
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Naman Chhaya February 25, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Very good concept. All the very best !!!
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MUKESH N. RASMIA February 26, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Prof.jayeshbhai & Mr.Dineshbhai,
Congratulations…..to Prof.Jayeshbhai for his book “HATS OFF JINDGI” & to Dineshbhai as a Publisher. Wish you all the best on release of book. I know Dineshbhai since long. Also, i was very much impressed from the anchoring & speech of Jayeshbhai at first “KADVA PATIDAR YUVAK/UVTI MELAVALO” at Hemu gadhvi hall, rajkot during Dec’2009. Keep it up.
For you ” SKY HAS NO LIMIT”
MUKESH N. RASMIA
GSFC LTD.
RAJKOT.
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Kamlesh March 7, 2010 at 3:18 am
Shri Dineshbhai Tilva & Shri Jayeshbhai
Hartley Congratulation on Publishing Book ‘HATS OF LIFE’ (JINDGI) to Publisher & Writer.
Is a great achievement by your team in making this event successful in the presence of PAN NALIN award-winning films Director.
From
Kamlesh Modha
S C G Systems
Leicester
UK
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dineshtilva Reply:
March 7th, 2010 at 7:56 am
aabhar tamaro kamleshbhai by “Hats”
dear jayesh,dineshbhai ,
this is parsottam panara from florida usa.i had attended the book”hats off zindagi” ’s launching in hemu gadhavi hall some time in march 2009.right after i came back from india i e-mailed my compliments and congratulation to both of you.jayesh’s in-laws r from my home town shapur so i was invited by mansukhbhai faldu.any way u both r doing great service to our youths in the society.i have read the book ,written in simple language,easy to understand even for the people who are not so literate.i hope to-day’s youth must read this book and find some answers for how to make life meaningful
carry on the good work
regards from parsottam panara
Respected Sir
I ve read ur book twice . very msgful and inspiring . ur way of writing is very effective .touching my heart.
frm Jagdeesh SIR
SIR inst of english
Rajkot