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Gujarati people (Gujarati: ગુજરાતી લોકો Gujǎrātī loko?), or Gujaratis are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group that is traditionally Gujarati-speaking and can trace their ancestry to the state of Gujarat in northwestern India. Many Gujaratis are also jat. Famous Gujaratis include Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mohandas Gandhi, Dhirubhai Ambani, Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Irshad Manji.

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On behalf of everyone in Gujarat we extend towards you our very warm welcome. The main intention behind creating this website is to share the colors, the romance, the heritage, the insights as well as the mystique that entwines this Gujarati legend. It is an attempt to equip you with all the relevant information, tools and resources needed to make your journey enriching, uncomplicated and enjoyable. The Gujarati soul is embodied by its regular everyday people. We hope that to some extent, this website will also connect you with the warmth and celebratory spirit of its people. Eight tourism hubs have been created, which are ahmedabad Metro, Ahmedabad Rural (North Gujarat); Surat (South Gujarat); Vadodara (Central Gujarat); Rajkot, Junagadh & Jamnagar (Saurashtra) and Bhuj (Kutch), for convenience of tourists visiting Gujarat. These hubs are well equipped with the modern infrastructure, facilities and services in the areas of commerce, communication, connectivity, hospitality, transportation, medical facilities etc. Some good reasons to travel to gujarat: â¢Travelling is therapeautic â¢Travelling is educational â¢Travelling helps in learning diverse Culture Traits â¢Gujarat harbours picturesque landscapes, historical sites and long stretches of Coastlines â¢A visit to Gujarat is rejuvenating, relaxing, Inspiring â¢Relate to the vibrant culture and make friends ⢠Leave with spellbound Memories, lasting impressions and life long learning Gujarat is one of the most diverse States in <b>...</b>
10.00 min. | 0 user rating		 Gujarat is the westernmost state in India and its capital is Gandhinagar. Its largest city is Ahmedabad. Gujarat is home to the Gujarati speaking people of India. The state encompasses major sites of the Indus Valley Civilization such as Lothal and Dholavira. Gujarat played an important role in the economic history of India throughout the history of India. It is home to major ports in India's ancient and modern history, leading it to become one of the main trade and commerce center of India. Lothal, one of the world's first ports, is located in Gujarat. Gujarat has one of the fastest growing economies in India Gujarat has some of the largest businesses in India. Major agricultural produce of the state include cotton, groundnuts (peanuts), dates, sugar cane, milk and milk products. Industrial products include cement and petrol. 39% of India's industrial output 10% of its mineral production 80% of salt production 20% of India's exports 25% of its textile production 40% of India's pharmaceutical products 67% of petrochemical production Longest shoreline -- 1670 kilometres (1040 mi) The world's largest shipbreaking yard is in Gujarat near Bhavnagar at Alang. Reliance Petroleum Limited, one of the group companies of Reliance Industries Limited founded by Dhirubhai Ambani, operates the oil refinery at Jamnagar, which is the world's largest grass-roots refineries. The company has also planned another SEZ (special economic zone) in Jamnagar. Gujarat ranks first nationwide in gas <b>...</b>
9.62 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Gujarat is the westernmost state in India and its capital is Gandhinagar. Its largest city is Ahmedabad. Gujarat is home to the Gujarati speaking people of India. The state encompasses major sites of the Indus Valley Civilization such as Lothal and Dholavira. Gujarat played an important role in the economic history of India throughout the history of India. It is home to major ports in India's ancient and modern history, leading it to become one of the main trade and commerce center of India. Lothal, one of the world's first ports, is located in Gujarat. Also, Mahatma Gandhi, India's father of the nation, was Gujarati and led the Indian Independence Movement against the British, as was Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the father of Pakistan. Today also, Gujarat has one of the fastest growing economies in India Modern-day Gujarat is derived from Gujjar (Gujjar RÄshtra), which means Gujjar nation. The origins of the Gujjars are uncertain. The Gujjar clan appeared in northern India about the time of the Huna invasions of northern India. Some scholars, such as VA Smith, believed that the Gujjars were foreign immigrants, possibly a branch of Hephthalites ("White Huns"), however others, such as KMMunshi, stated them as Indian. The name of the tribe was Sanskritized to "Gurjara" Historically, the present-day state of Gujarat has been one of the main centers of the Indus Valley Civilization. It contains major ancient metropolitan cities from the Indus Valley such as Lothal, Dholavira, and <b>...</b>
7.07 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Latest Gujarati PLay - Drama by Theatre People Jamnagar - VISH TRUSHA Writer : Yog Mehta , Director : Viral Rachh , staged for world theatre day celebration by Guj Rajya Sangeet natak Academy.. 27th March 2009.
1.12 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Award winning Gujarati Play by writer Prakash kapadia and Director Jay Vithlanni Manusmruti , perfromed at Jamnagar in natyotsav may 2009
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A song from LOVE YOU JINDAGI _ latest gujarati drama _ winner of 8 awards at prestigious Chitralekha Bhavans Mahotsav Mumbai 2011. Writer : Dr. Raeesh Maniar Director : Viral Rachh Production of Theatre People Jamnagar Music :Shaunak Pandya, Singers : Shaunak Pandya - Nutan Surati Actors : Jay Vithlani, Dr. Pashmina,Aarti Malkan,Deven Rathod, Bonisa, & Viral Rachh Music Operated By Piyush Khakhkhar, Lights : Rohit Hariyani, Tushar Rathod
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4.53 min. | 5.0 user rating		 LOVE YOU JINDAGI Director : Vira Rachh --Writer Dr. Raeesh Maniar Actors : Jay Vithlani , Dr. Pashmina Joshi Ruparelia , Aarti Malkan , Viral Rachh Dancers: Deven Rathod , Bonish Dave Bhandari Music Shaunak Pandya , Lights : Rohit Hariyani and Viral Rachh production of Theatre People Jamnagar Record breaking 8 awards at prestigiuos Chitralekha Mahotsav
4.20 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Theatre People Jamnagar presents : NINTH FLOOR PARK AVENUE in Natyotsav 09 14th May 09 Writer : Iqbal Munshi Dir : Viral Rachh Actors : Jay Vithlani , Sapna Seth Venue : Town Hall , Jamnagar
4.10 min. | 0 user rating		 Poetry produced by young people at the Gujarati Writers Forum, Batley, Yorkshire
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Dandiya Dhamaal in Nagpur - Times of India Tweet this news
Times of India--This dandiya do had no filmy songs playing, but instead had -people- dancing on traditional -Gujarati- tunes and devotional numbers. ... - Date : Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:34:05 GMT+00:00
KEM hospital creates CD for suicide prevention in Mumbai schools - Daily News & Analysis Tweet this news
Daily News & Analysis--The CDs have been compiled in four languages: English, Hindi, Marathi and -Gujarati-. “We are waiting for some permissions, after which the CDs will be handed ... - Date : Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:01:18 GMT+00:00
'Navratri ke Nav Ratna' only on 92.7 BIG FM - afaqs (press release) Tweet this news
afaqs (press release)--92.7 BIG FM, the radio arm of Reliance Broadcast Network Limited celebrates the festival of nine nights where -people- worship the nine different forms of ... - Date : Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:52:17 GMT+00:00
Treat your taste buds with traditional food - Times of India Tweet this news
Times of India--And if items like chats, jowar roti and yenngai, Davangere benne masala dosa and mandakki, Dakshina Kannada dishes, -Gujarati- and Rajasthani dishes, ... - Date : Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:57:32 GMT+00:00
Party plot owners must pay heed to AMC: High court - Ahmedabad Mirror Tweet this news
Ahmedabad Mirror--The court had said the information should be posted in both English and -Gujarati-. Several of the sealed plots used to host garba events. ... - Date : Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:16:11 GMT+00:00

Gujaratis of Pakistan :
Rank Name Net Worth (Billion USD) City Company Industry
1 Mukesh Ambani 27.1 Mumbai Reliance Industries Petrochemicals 3 Anil Ambani 13.3 Mumbai Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group Conglomerate
4 Gautam Adani 10.7 Ahmedabad Adani Group Conglomerate
5 Dilip Shanghvi 5.20 Mumbai Sun Pharmaceutical Pharmaceuticals
6 Uday Kotak 3.4 Mumbai Kotak Mahindra Bank BFSI
7 Sudhir & Samir Mehta 2.5 Ahmedabad Torrent Pharma Pharmaceuticals
8 Pankaj Patel 2.05 Ahmedabad Cadila Healthcare Pharmaceuticals
9 Anand Jain 1.190 Mumbai Jai Corp. Infrastructure & Real Estate
10 Ashwin Dani 1.03 Mumbai Asian Paints Paints
11 Tulsi Tanti 1.00 Pune Suzlon Energy Wind energy equipment
12 Zeinal Bava 1.00 Lisbon, Portugal Portugal Telecom, CEO Portugal's State Telecom



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