I have only just learned of the death of Professor Kothari, and would like to extend my sincere condolences.  I was one of Smitu's WWS MPP students during the spring semester of 2001.  As a "mid-career" graduate student, I especially remember how effective Smitu was at challenging my assumptions, and how ultimately tolerant and patient he was in fostering an open intellectual dialogue.  Please accept my sympathies for your loss.

  Hanscom Smith
WWS MPP '01