Aakash Joshi is Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express. He commissions articles for the opinion section, and is both an analyst and reporter....Read More

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