Aakash Joshi is Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express. He commissions articles for the opinion section, and is both an analyst and reporter.
Editorial Role & Scope
In his capacity as a commissioning editor, Aakash oversees and shapes the discourse within the Indian Express opinion pages. His own writing is characterized by:
Political Analysis: Critical examination of domestic political parties (like Congress, AAP, and the BJP) and the shifting ideologies in Indian democracy.
Global Affairs: Extensive commentary on the US presidency (particularly the Trump era), India's relations with its neighbours (like the Taliban-led Afghanistan and Bangladesh), and the changing world order.
Cultural Critique: Analysis of masculinity in Bollywood (SRK @ 60), the cultural impact of Western icons like Hulk Hogan in India, and the social dynamics of Indian festivals.
Notable Perspectives & Articles
Aakash’s work often challenges mainstream narratives:
Masculinity: "SRK@60: In the age of Andrew Tate, the early Shah Rukh Khan still offers a kinder, wiser masculinity" – contrasting traditional stardom with modern toxic influences.
Justice & Human Rights: "No one killed Akhlaq? 10 years after a lynching, it's a whole new India" – a critical look at the legal outcomes of high-profile communal cases.
Foreign Policy: Analysis of Donald Trump’s isolationism and its impact on America’s alliance with Europe and Israel.
Ideology: "Lesson for AAP and Arvind Kejriwal: You can't be a full-time political party with a freelance ideology" – an assessment of the AAP's political identity.
Professional Presence
Communication: He can be reached at aakash.joshi@expressindia.com.
Social Media: Follow him for editorial insights on X (formerly Twitter) at @Joshi_Uncle.
LinkedIn: Aakash Joshi (active professional profile).
His full archive is available on the Indian Express Columnist Profile.
He can be reached at aakash.joshi@expressindia.com. Twitter: @Joshi_Uncle
