Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Minister H.K. Patil with dignitaries after inaugurating the 75th birthday celebrations of the former Vice-Chancellor of Karnatak University H.B. Walikar who is seated with his wife in Dharwad on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has said that today knowledge-based economy has gained greater relevance. Inaugurating the 75th birthday celebrations of the former Vice-Chancellor of Karnatak University H.B. Walikar at the university in Dharwad on Saturday, Mr. Joshi recalled the contribution of Indian researchers to the world. Published – April 12, 2026 06:50 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Monalisa’s wedding an instance of “real Kerala story:” M.V. Govindan BJP plans rallies, outreach drive on Women’s Reservation Bill in Andhra Pradesh