Rajendra Joshi

Kolhapur: Padma Shri awardee, eminent educationist, former Governor and renowned philanthropist Dr Dnyandeo Yashwantrao (D Y) Patil passed away at his residence in Kasaba Bawada, Kolhapur, on Tuesday morning following age-related ailments. He was 91. With his demise, the country has lost one of the foremost architects of modern private education and healthcare, whose institutions transformed the lives of lakhs of students and patients across India. Born into a humble farming family, Dr Patil...

Ethanol is one of many stepping stones on the journey towards cleaner energy systems. Energy transitions are rarely linear. Every major technological shift begins as an alternative, matures through public policy and market acceptance, and is eventually challenged by newer innovation. The debate surrounding ethanol-blended petrol in India should therefore be viewed through this larger prism rather than through the narrow lens of partisan politics. Since the National Biofuel Policy was unveiled...

Kolhapur: Former Asian Games gold medallist Rahi Sarnobat believes earning a place in the Indian shooting team remains one of the toughest challenges in the sport, as intense domestic competition continues to raise India’s international standards. Fresh from topping the women’s 25m sports pistol event in the T4 National Selection Trials, the seasoned shooter said consistency and composure under pressure would be crucial as she shifts her focus to the ISSF World Cup in China and the Asian...