Global Event : Afternoons with an Author – Govind Dholakia’s Biography “Diamond…

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This month’s edition of ‘Afternoons with an Author’ brings to us the fascinating story of a simple village boy who works as a diamond cutter to support his family and then goes on to be a leading tycoon in the global diamond industry, author Govind Dholakia.

Govind Dholakia’s biography ‘Diamonds are Forever, So are Morals’ has been published by Penguin Random House India. Written in a storytelling style it gives the reader an unique insight into the author’s success story from rags to riches, the unseen force and valuable experience. The book is an insightful journey into the world of diamonds and how moral ethics in business led the author to build and lead a multi-billion empire.

With a brilliant foreword by Lord Bhiku Parekh and endorsements from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and others, the book serves as a source of inspiration for all who aspire to grow with trust and ethics.

Our Lead Discussant Lipika Bhushan is an award-winning publishing professional. Lipika is the founder of MarketMyBook, a leading publicity and digital marketing agency for writers and publishers. In the last 16 years, Bhushan has worked with almost all the leading writers, politicians, business heads, sportsmen not just in India but the across the world. A published author and poet Lipika is at present writing a short story in Hindi and a chapter book on a historical hero, for children.

The session was moderated by Dr. Sanjeev Chopra, Festival Director of Valley of Words.