Hyderabad, April 30 -- By Moin Qazi

Everyone can recognize an entrepreneur when he sees one, but no one really knows how they became one. Was it nature - they were just born to build things - or was it nurture - their environment moulded them into innovators and path builders.

They say all it takes is a few thousand rupees and a dream. Fifteen years ago, Pyare Zia Khan was not too far off from that. With twelve thousand rupees to his name, Khan decided to take the ultimate leap of faith, and set out to follow a dream and become a transporter. What finally materialized was a true rag to riches epic.

But more important than the story of a successful entrepreneur is the saga of a socially conscious businessman who is combining both financ...