The Indian Panorama has lost a brilliant Correspondent
Dr. Yash Goyal was born on February 6, 1956, in Ferozepur, Punjab. His family later moved to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, where he completed his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Botany. A stellar student, he earned two Gold Medals during his M.Sc. for his academic excellence. His research work gained international recognition, leading to an invitation to pursue postdoctoral studies at A&I University in Kingsville, Texas, under the guidance of Dr. Peter Felker. While in the United States, he also took an additional course in Journalism, which sparked a deep and lasting interest in the field.
Upon returning to India, Dr. Goyal briefly worked at the Industrial Toxicology Research Centre (ITRC), under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in Lucknow. Soon after, he transitioned to journalism, joining the Press Trust of India (PTI), where he dedicated over three decades as a Special Correspondent, covering Rajasthan, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh. Although political journalism remained his primary focus, his work also spanned scientific, investigative, war/conflict, health/medical, and later even sports journalism. Beyond news reporting, he had a passion for storytelling—writing satire, children’s stories, and pieces highlighting rural and regional life, with hundreds of published works to his credit.
Following his well-earned retirement from PTI, Dr. Goyal’s love for journalism remained undiminished. He continued contributing as a freelancer to several publications, including The Tribune, Lokmat Times, and The Statesman, as well as the U.S.-based newspaper The Indian Panorama. A keen traveler, he frequently visited the United States, where he cherished time spent with his close friend Dr. Peter Felker and his family.
Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Goyal received numerous awards for his literary and journalistic contributions. He was honored with the Manak Alankaran Award (1994) for excellence in journalism, and his stories received accolades such as the Bhagwan Atlani Award for ‘Utara Hua Coat’ (1997), the Rajasthan Patrika Katha Award for ‘Kaagaz Ke Haath’ (2000), and the Himachal Pradesh Sahitya evam Sanskriti Department Award for ‘Shrishtipuri’ (2009). In 2018–2019, the Press Club of Jaipur recognized his lifetime of dedication with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Goyal’s life was a testament to resilience, reflected not only in his professional journey but also in his courageous and prolonged battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He passed away on October 16, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Rama Goyal—whom he met during his M.Sc. and shared a 45-year-long bond—and their two sons.
The Indian Panorama family prays for eternal peace to the dear departed soul.
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