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Current IIT Students - JEE Prep Stress & Transition To College

I’m working on a story for The Times of India looking at the academic and mental-health pressures students may experience while preparing for competitive exams such as JEE, particularly during Classes 11 and 12 and the transition to IIT. I’m looking to speak with current IIT students about their experiences during their preparation years, including academic pressure, coaching, expectations, study routines, friendships, sleep, family expectations, and how they coped with the transition from school to college. If you’re willing to share your experience, please feel free to DM me. Anonymous inputs are absolutely welcome, and your identity will not be disclosed without your consent. If you know someone who may be willing to share their experience, I’d also appreciate it if you could pass this post along. Thank you.

PhD Scholars, Professors & Admins in India - Rising Enrollment Drivers

Why is the demand for PhD enrollment rising in India? The overall Job sector is poor, and so is the R&D stuff. Then why is the demand rising? I’m working on a piece about the current state of PhD education in India and came across recent AISHE data suggesting that PhD enrolment has increased significantly in recent years. https://aishe.gov.in/document-category/aishe-final-reports - PhD enrolment increased from 1.17 lakh in 2014-15 to 3.43 lakh in 2023-24, representing a growth of around 193% over the decade. PhD enrolment increased from 2.33 lakh in 2022-23 to around 3.44 lakh in 2023-24, a rise of approximately 47% in one year. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/phd-enrolment-jumps-47-stem-share-edges-up/articleshow/132269031.cms - PhD enrollment jumps 47%. I’d like to understand this from people who are actually part of Indian academia. Has PhD enrolment really been rising in your experience, and what do you think is driving the increase? Is it mainly due to stipends, increased interest in research, lack of private-sector opportunities, NET/JRF and other funding opportunities, or something else? Also, if you’re a PhD scholar, professor, researcher, or involved in university administration, has the increase in enrolment translated into better research opportunities and infrastructure, or is it mainly an increase in the number of students? Any insights, data, or firsthand experiences would be really helpful. my\_qualifications: PGDM in Marketing; Working professional.

NYC South Asian Residents & Organisers - Indian Festivals Post-Mamdani

In my next story for TOI, I’m looking at how Indian festivals in New York have grown more visible and elaborate in the wake of Mamdani’s election. I’m exploring how community-led Navaratri, Eid and Diwali celebrations are moving beyond diaspora circles to become part of the city’s wider cultural life. I’m looking to speak to: • South Asian residents, students and artists in New York • Festival organisers and community leaders • NYC-based South Asian artists and cultural figures • Sociologists, diaspora scholars and cultural observers If you have relevant inputs, contacts or suggestions, please DM me.

Urban Professionals Moving to Tier-II & III Cities - Retain Salary

Hi everyone! I’m working on a story about professionals who are voluntarily moving from big cities to tier-II/III cities or their hometowns, while retaining the same salary or taking only a small pay cut. I’m looking to speak to people who have made this shift and are enjoying a better quality of life — less commuting, lower costs, more time with family and perhaps a stronger sense of community — without compromising significantly on their careers or income. If you’ve made such a move, or are considering one, I’d love to hear about your experience. Please DM me. (This is for a story for Times of India.)

Residents in Big High-Rise Housing Projects - Basic Services Failures

I’m working on a story about life in large high-rise housing projects, where thousands of families live together. I’d like to hear from residents who have faced problems with basic services or infrastructure in their society. This is for an @ET_Wealth story Message me if you'd

Parents of Students Classes 9-12 - High School Parenting Experiences

Request for intro: I’m looking to speak with parents of students in Classes 9–12 for a story I’m currently reporting for ET. If you’re a parent of a student in Classes 9–12 — or know someone who might be willing to speak with me — please DM me or email me on [email redacted]. I’d be very grateful for introductions.

Indian Merchant Seafarers - Hormuz Death-Trap Risks

Hi all, on behalf of Times of India (digital only) I'm doing a story on how Indian sailors are stuck in the Hormuz death trap in the Middle East. I'm looking to talk to 1. Shipping companies especially with operations linked to Middle East. 2. People in merchant navy/seafarers especially who have been to the Middle East. 3. An international maritime/relations expert who can can give insight on how sailors can be protected and what more can be done to save Indian sailors from becoming victims in someone else war.

Gen Z Consumers in India - BNPL Usage & Motivations

BNPL apps are shutting down almost as fast as new ones are launching. So why does Gen Z keep swiping 'pay later'? I am currently working on a story for ETBFSI on the evolving Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) landscape in India, with a particular focus on its rapid adoption among Gen Z consumers, who now account for nearly 39% of the market. As part of this research, I am looking to speak with: Gen Z consumers, who have used BNPL services. I'm interested in understanding usage patterns, motivations and much more. Professionals working at BNPL companies or in the broader fintech/lending space, who can offer data-driven insight into user growth, credit risk, EMI adoption, and how the industry is adapting to tightening regulatory oversight. If you fall into either category and are open to a brief conversation (15–20 minutes) or would like to share your perspective via email, I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. All contributions will be duly credited in The Economic Times. Please feel free to comment below or DM me or e-mail [email redacted] Thank you in advance for your time and insight. Anushka Sengupta #BNPL #FinTech #BuyNowPayLater #GenZ #FinancialServices #India #ConsumerFinance

Students Cleared 10th Joining FYJC in Mumbai - Bombay Times Story

Guys, any college kid here? Who's just cleared 10th and joining/joined FYJC? Pls DM me. This is for a story in Bombay Times #journorequest #mumbai #mumbaifyjc

Managers & Assistants of Celebrities - Mumbai Mirror Diaries

Journo request. Happy to connect with managers and assistants of actors, sportspersons, influencers, musicians, artists, designers to feature them in the diary section of Mumbai Mirror. Details about the diary section: Every day, Mumbai Mirror's Diaries section captures the buzz around celebrities, featuring their travels, holiday snapshots, event appearances, and other noteworthy moments that keep readers connected to the world of entertainment If interested, I'm available at [email redacted]

Gen-Z - Emergency Fund Experiences & Strategies

I am working on a story for ETBFSI as part of the Gen-Z Finance series on emergency funds, and would happy to connect with you! Whether you have already built an emergency fund, are currently working towards one, or haven't started yet, your experience and views would be valuable for this story. If you are keen to share your thoughts, please connect with me via LinkedIn DM or email at [email redacted]. Looking forward to hearing from you! Anushka Sengupta

Telangana Residents - Climate Resilience Stories

🌿 Living greener? We want to hear your story! Do you cycle to work, avoid single-use plastic, compost, use public transport, practise minimalism, or make other conscious choices to reduce your carbon footprint? As part of The Times of India's upcoming Climate Resilience series, we're looking for inspiring stories from Telangana. 📩 Email: [email redacted] Include: • A brief introduction • Your sustainable lifestyle choices • How they've impacted your life • Your contact number Selected stories will be featured in The Times of India, Hyderabad. Only residents of Telangana are eligible. #Hyderabad #Telangana #ClimateResilience #GreenLiving #Sustainability #Environment #TimesOfIndia

Consumer Behaviour Expert - Luxury Fashion Market Trends

#journorequest Looking to connect with a consumer behaviour expert in the luxury fashion market space for a story in TOI metro supplements. Please reach out with relevant contacts. Thank you. #fashion #luxury

Gen-Z Investors 18-27 - Cryptocurrency Experiences

I am working on a story on Cryptocurrency for the ETBFSI Gen-Z Finance segment and am looking to speak with Gen-Z investors (aged 18–27) about their experiences. Whether you are just starting your investment journey or have been investing for a while, I am keen to hear your experience! Your insights could be featured in The Economic Times. Feel free to DM me or email me at [email redacted] Anushka Sengupta

Global Luxury Brands - Fashion, Beauty, Jewellery & Interiors

#JournoRequest Working on an upcoming feature on high-end global luxury brands. Looking to connect with brands across luxury fashion, beauty, lifestyle, jewellery, and home interiors. Please reach out at: [email redacted]

Climate Scientists & Environmentalists - Climate Change Impacts

I am currently working on a story focused on climate change and environmental issues. If there are any environmentalists, climate experts, or professionals working in this field, I would greatly appreciate it if you could reach out and share your valuable insights for publication. Email ID: [email redacted]

Port & River Engineers - Incomplete Works Causing Coastal Island Loss

I took this photograph on Ghoramara Island in the Hooghly estuary. Those two palm trees are standing at the edge of land that is disappearing. Today, my investigation into why was published in The Times of India. The answer is not climate change. Not rising seas. In 1981, a seven-part port engineering scheme was drawn up for the lower Hooghly. Its goal: keep the approach channel to Haldia Dock Complex deep enough for cargo ships. The engineers understood that their plan would concentrate destructive tidal force against three inhabited islands downstream. So they included a protection wall for those islands — Unit VII: "Protection of Bedford and Ghoramara Islands." It was never built. RTI documents from Kolkata Port Trust reveal what was built instead: just three of the 7 planned units, including a underwater guide wall, 156 hydraulic structures in the channel running directly along those islands' shores — concentrating the current against them — while the protection wall around three islands (two of them inhabited) was abandoned. Two of those islands do not exist anymore. Hamburg University warned in 1998 that a 21-month window remained to act. Five tenders were floated. All five failed. No wall was built. When asked what caused the islands to disappear, Kolkata Port Trust replied: "Growth / decay of Islands is a natural process." Their own 2008 internal document listed the 156 structures they had built in that channel. Two islands — Lohachara and Bedford — are permanently gone. Ghoramara, where I took this photograph, is rapidly losing land mass. It is projected to shrink further by 2032. They were called the world's first inhabited islands claimed by rising seas. The documents say otherwise. Read the full investigation in The Times of India: https://lnkd.in/gzBWHfQs If you have encountered similar cases — port or river engineering projects whose incomplete execution affected inhabited coastlines — I would very much like to hear from you. Tuhin Ghosh Sunita Narain Stefan Rahmstorf Damian Carrington Climate Central, Inc. Carbon Brief IPCC UNESCO UNEP-WCMC United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre WWF-India Mongabay India Down To Earth Greenpeace 350.org Amitav Ghosh #CoastalErosion #Ghoramara #Lohachara #ClimateChange #SeaLevelRise #InvestigativeJournalism #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #CoastalErosion #Sundarbans #India #WestBengal #Hooghly #RTI #Accountability #EnvironmentalJournalism #IslandLoss #CoastalCommunities #HumanRights #Journalism #PublicInterest#Hooghly #Sundarbans #India #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJournalism #RTI #PublicInterest #Journalism

Noida & Ghaziabad Office Commuters - CNG Hike Impact On Cab Travel

Overwhelmed and grateful for all the love, wishes and congratulations on my joining The Times Of India. After an enriching two-year journey at The Indian Express, I am excited to begin this new chapter and continue reporting stories that matter. Thank you to everyone colleagues, mentors, friends and readers who reached out with encouragement and support. It truly truly means a lot. And now, as my job needs- turning to all of you for help as a reporter once again. I am currently working on a story about how the recent CNG price hike is affecting daily commuters, especially office-goers in Noida and Ghaziabad travelling by cab. If you are someone whose monthly travel budget has gone up, or if you’ve noticed changes in cab fares, pooling, or daily commute patterns because of the hike, I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to DM me or comment below or reach me on email. Your experiences could help highlight an important everyday issue affecting thousands of commuters. #journalism #TimesOfIndia #Reporting #DelhiNCR #Noida

Online Geopolitics Learners & Instructors - Course Experiences

SOURCE REQUEST: Looking to speak to people who have done/are currently doing online courses on geopolitics, preferably to gain awareness as a secondary objective. Would also love to speak to professors and instructors who offer online geopolitics courses or have done so in the past. This is for a Sunday Mumbai Mirror story. Any leads appreciated --- my messages are open :))

Gen Z 18-27 - Finfluencers' Impact on Investing Decisions

Gen Z is learning money from Instagram reels, YouTube breakdowns, Discord chats, Reddit threads, and Telegram “insider” groups before we approach a bank or a certified financial advisor. But somewhere between “financial education” and “content creation,” the lines are getting blurry. How many creators are genuinely educating? How many are just chasing engagement? And when things crash… who actually takes the hit? I’m currently working on a story for ETBFSI on finfluencers and their impact on Gen Z, and the growing culture of social media-driven financial decisions. I’m looking to speak to people aged 18–27 who have: • invested because of a reel/video/post • joined stock/crypto Telegram or WhatsApp groups • experienced financial FOMO online • lost money after following viral advice • feel social media has become their main source of financial education Or if you have a strong take on whether finfluencers are democratizing finance or just exploiting young investors, I want your raw perspective. 📰 Your insights could be featured in The Economic Times! 📥 DM me or email [email redacted] to chat. Anushka Sengupta