[3]: 279 Indian Literature mentions Prabhakar Padhye, editor of Navshakti as a "formidable editor" whose "political and social writing" stood out in the context of the Marathi language.

[4] Bhatkyachi Bhramanti (Journey of a tramp[5]) was a weekly column by Pramod Navalkar.

It has found mention in Guinness World Records.

[6] In this column Navalkar wrote about heads of criminal gangs, exposed gold smuggling, prostitution dens and bars.

He used disguises to gain entry into exclusive brothels such as posing as an Arab to gain entry to a nude cabaret at Hotel Fariyas.