 His famous column "Kurippukal" (Notes) carried scathing criticism of all organized religions, superstitions, and undemocratic and authoritarian political systems.During his tenure as its editor, the magazine got so identified with its editor that he came to be known as Yukthivadi M. C. Joseph.In July 1974, at the age of 87, he handed over the magazine to Unni Kakkanand.