Dear Friends, by the time you receive this week's copy of Asian Voice and Gujarat Samachar, it will have already completed 45 years, and entered its 46th year. The entire credit for our these successful and glorious past years goes to our readers, our clients, customers, and friends- all who have been our biggest cheerleaders. On May 5, 1972, former Indian High Commissioner Appa Saheb Pant launched the first edition of Gujarat Samachar. Kusumben Shah, Pranlal Sheth, Balwantsinh Kapoor, Nalinkant Pandya and Yudhvir began the publication as a tabloid. As years passed, CB Patel took over the responsibility of the paper on April 9, 1976. All those who know CB well, must also know that he had no experience in the fields of journalism, printing, and publishing. It however, did not deter his will and he made several attempts to learn all those things. We keep all readers of both- Gujarat Samachar and Asian Voice, on a high pedestal and constantly strive to keep them happy. Along with the two newsweeklies, we have also published several magazines on different subjects and occasions, along with calendars. Not just publishing, we are also involved in several community services and participate on any given opportunity. We hold programmes to honour the community's elderly (Vadil Sanman), children who dutifully take care of their parents (Shravan Sanman), and exceptional students (Saraswati Sanman). There are other programmes like the Asian Achievers' Awards, Asian Voice Political and Public Life Award, and Asian Voice Charity Award. Friends, if it weren't for you, we would not have been able to touch new milestones every year. Also, the presence of proficient and capable employees in both offices- London and Ahmedabad, has just strengthened our spirit. You motivate us to be better and excel at what we do.
-ABPL Team
