Longtime South Plainfield Resident Dave Joshi to be Inducted into Rutgers Radio's Hall of Fame

Joshi has hosted his "Glimpses of India" show on WRSU for over 50 years, making it one of the longest-running radio programs.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Dave Joshi, a longtime resident of South Plainfield, New Jersey, will be inducted into the WRSU Hall of Fame on May 2, 2026. Joshi has hosted his "Glimpses of India" show on Rutgers Radio for over 52 years, making it one of the longest-running radio programs in the country. Joshi will be inducted alongside nine other notable WRSU contributors.

Why it matters

Joshi's induction into the WRSU Hall of Fame recognizes his decades-long dedication to serving the Indian community in Central New Jersey through his radio program. His show was a pioneering effort to provide a platform for Indian culture and community when there were few other outlets available.

The details

Joshi started his "Glimpses of India" show in 1974 when WRSU transitioned from AM to FM radio. At the time, the Indian community in Central Jersey was relatively small, but Joshi was able to get 350 potential listeners to sign a petition, securing his Sunday morning time slot. Over the years, Joshi's show has grown in popularity, and it now airs on Sundays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to his WRSU show, Joshi also hosts a program on AM 1170 with the Eastern Broadcasting Company.

  • Joshi started his "Glimpses of India" show on WRSU in 1974.
  • Joshi celebrated his 50th anniversary with WRSU in 2024.
  • Joshi will be inducted into the WRSU Hall of Fame on May 2, 2026.
  • WRSU's next Hall of Fame class will not be inducted until 2028, the station's 80th anniversary.

The players

Dave Joshi

A longtime resident of South Plainfield, New Jersey, who has hosted the "Glimpses of India" show on WRSU for over 52 years, making it one of the longest-running radio programs in the country.

WRSU

Rutgers Radio, a student-run radio station at Rutgers University that was founded in 1948 and transitioned from AM to FM in 1974.

Mike Pavlichko

The WRSU Broadcast Administrator, who spoke about Joshi's pioneering role in providing programming for the Indian community in Central New Jersey.

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What they’re saying

“Dave was an original from 1974. He started the program as we switched from a carrier-current AM station at 680 on the dial, which could only be heard in dorms on Douglass and Rutgers College, to 88.7 FM. Part of the license application was about not just serving the Rutgers community, but the surrounding areas.”

— Mike Pavlichko, WRSU Broadcast Administrator (tapinto.net)

“I am concentrating on my radio business. My craziness is still continuing.”

— Dave Joshi (tapinto.net)

What’s next

WRSU will induct Joshi and nine other honorees into its Hall of Fame on May 2, 2026. The next Hall of Fame class will not be inducted until 2028, the 80th anniversary of Rutgers Radio.

The takeaway

Dave Joshi's induction into the WRSU Hall of Fame is a testament to his unwavering dedication to serving the Indian community in Central New Jersey through his pioneering radio program. His show's longevity and impact highlight the power of community-focused media to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage.