Ahmedabad: Celebrating 23 years of publication, Gujarati daily Divya Bhaskar has unveiled a special commemorative edition that brings together 50 of Gujarat’s most influential personalities across sectors, in what the newspaper describes as an unprecedented journalistic initiative.
The anniversary issue, released as part of the newspaper’s 23rd year celebrations, features leading figures from business, sports, education, spirituality, bureaucracy, arts, and social service, all appearing together in a single publication for the first time in the state’s history.
What sets the edition apart is its distinctive editorial approach. Instead of conventional profiles written by journalists, each personality has been portrayed through the words and perspectives of another eminent individual. The result is a collection of reflections, tributes and personal insights, many of which are being shared publicly for the first time.
According to the publication, the project was conceived as a tribute to the trust that readers have placed in Divya Bhaskar over the past 23 years. “The trust gathered over the last 23 years is our biggest treasure,” the newspaper said, adding that this trust helped bring together some of Gujarat’s most respected leaders and changemakers on a common platform.
The initiative required an extensive effort spanning nearly 50 days. The editorial team undertook the painstaking process of identifying the personalities, reaching out to them, explaining the concept, securing participation, and coordinating the contributions. The exercise involved multiple rounds of engagement and follow-ups before the final content was assembled.
The newspaper said the overwhelming response from participants reflected their confidence in Divya Bhaskar’s legacy of unbiased, transparent and reader-centric journalism rooted in Gujarat’s cultural ethos.
Beyond being a commemorative publication, the anniversary edition serves as a unique document of contemporary Gujarat, capturing the thoughts, admiration and mutual respect shared among some of the state’s most accomplished individuals.
With this special issue, Divya Bhaskar has sought to create not merely an anniversary publication but a lasting record of Gujarat’s leadership landscape, showcasing the people who have shaped the state’s growth and identity across diverse fields.
The initiative underscores the publication’s continued focus on innovative storytelling as it enters its 24th year, while reaffirming the role of trust and credibility in building enduring relationships with readers and society.
