1929 born, Ganesh Joshi is from Pune, India. After completing his education M.Sc. (Physics) in 1951 he joined Survey of India through UPSC competition in 1953, Retired from ONGC as Chief Surveyor in July 1987. He started writing writing Science/ Tech articles in Indian and Foreign Newspapers and magazines, since 1967. He has published more than 3,000 articles in almost all newspapers viz. Patriot, Newstime, Caravan now Alive, Women’s Era, India Today, Science Reporter, A few Children’s magazines, Tribune, Deccan Herald, The Hindu, Hindustan Times, Times of India, Telegraph, Economic Times, Indian Express, Financial Express, a number of Hindi newspapers through a syndicate, and the like. He has won first prizes in quiz competitions and essay competition at all India level. Currently writing for Press Trust of India - Features, Woman’s Era, Alive and a few children’s magazines.