Comments on: The Rise, Fall and Rise of Keshav Gholave

By: Sunil Honale

Sunil Honale — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:03:38 +0000

Great write-up, Vivek S Patwardhan!
Keshav Gholave’s journey from abject poverty to becoming a respected union leader at Thermax—and a societal leader—is truly inspiring. What stands out is that he didn’t let adversity harden him; instead, he used hard work, a willingness to learn, and a positive mindset as his tools for change. In an age where many lose hope or resort to bitterness, his story is a powerful reminder that character and persistence can lift not just an individual, but an entire community around them. More people need to hear stories like this. Thank you for sharing it.

By: Sudhir Kulkarni

Sudhir Kulkarni — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:52:52 +0000

A very inspiring account of struggele and indominatable spirit of overcoming them successfully.
I heard about his days in Thermax Union, but had non known his life in all its shades till I read your very informative and personal story about Keshav ji. Thanks for sharing

By: Sharad Gangal

Sharad Gangal — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:59:41 +0000

Well captured. I feel there needs to be part 2 to this as to what he is doing currently and what are his plans forward. But a story for many to learn from what one has to be vigilant about even while doing good

By: Prasad Patwardhan

Prasad Patwardhan — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:25:16 +0000

Amazing and inspiring.Thanks for sharing.

By: Vineet Kaul

Vineet Kaul — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:17:35 +0000

Dear Vivek, Many thanks for sharing the journey of Mr Keshav Gholave - very inspiring I have sat in Forums and was impressed by the work done and achievements whilst he leading the Union of a reputed Company in Pune . A benchmark in progressive Management-Union relationship and work in those times . A Management which had positioned him as a poster boy …over years found him a hot potato and sacked him - Industrial Relations is dynamic indeed . Am very happy to read about his excellent contribution in Public Life . As they say ,he has found his calling An excellent learning from a live case of Rise - Fall-Rise

By: Naganath Subramanian Iyer

Naganath Subramanian Iyer — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:25:36 +0000

God helps those who help themselves .

Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”

Sir, you have done both.

Affectionately….

By: ashok hingane

ashok hingane — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:49:50 +0000

Dear sir , very inspiring and awaited for me. Ihad invited him to hindalco taloja plant to talk to all workersand got benefitted. Thanks for bringing up his story. Best wishes to keshav for his life journey.

By: bkraman

bkraman — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:39:04 +0000

Wonderful VSP sir, penning down this great journey and personality of Keshavji. Very inspiring for all ages and how adversity is really an opportunity.

By: Amit S Kawoor

Amit S Kawoor — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:33:04 +0000

Inspiringly Resilient Leadership Story of Shri Keshav

By: Kbs

Kbs — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:39:30 +0000

Outstanding personality – to do what he did is almost unimaginable