Back to Media Outlets Hub

The Indian Express Journo Requests

Discover current journo requests from The Indian Express journalists and editors. Connect with media professionals seeking expert sources and commentary.

Visit indianexpress.com →

Never Miss a The Indian Express Journo Request

Get instant alerts when The Indian Express journalists post new journo requests. Join the community of sources landing media opportunities daily.

Recent The Indian Express Journo Requests

Wildlife Experts in Gir, Gujarat - Asiatic Lion Story

#JournoRequest Hi, I am wanting to connect with wildlife experts for a story on Asiatic lions in Gir, Gujarat. The story will go live today around 2 pm. Kindly connect with me ASAP on [email redacted] #PRrequest #JournoRequest #mediarequest #journorequest #Gir #Gujarat

indianexpress.com

Gen Z Men & Sociologists - Emotional Openness in Male Friendships

Hello, connections! “Off Campus” has been making waves for quite some time now. Inspired by the camaraderie among the boys on the show, I’m currently working on a story about how Gen Z men are beginning to open up to their male friends about childhood trauma, insecurities, emotional struggles, and even the importance of apologising when necessary. Growing up, I was often surrounded by boys in school and college whose conversations largely revolved around sports, partying, and everyday banter. Vulnerability and emotional honesty, especially within male friendships, seemed rare. However, shows like “Off Campus” appear to be sparking conversations around masculinity that embrace emotional openness, self-reflection, and healing. For this story, I’m looking to speak with Gen Z men who are fostering emotionally supportive friendships, working through personal challenges, and growing alongside their male friend groups. While women have long relied on their friendships for emotional support, it’s interesting to see similar dynamics emerge among young men today. I’m also looking to connect with sociologists and experts who can share their insights on this shift in male friendships and emotional expression. Please write to me at [email redacted] Thank you! #journorequests

indianexpress.com

India Travel Operators & Aviation Experts - Iran Conflict & Fuel Hike

#JournoRequest Hi, For my next story for #IndianExpress digital, I am wanting to speak to travel operators, travel and aviation experts, booking platoforms etc. to understand how the ongoing war in Iran, followed by fuel price hike in India have impacted outbound travel. PM Modi earlier this month urged people to avoid international holidays as much as possible. As a result, it’s likely that both outbound and inbound tourism will be impacted. Let’s discuss this in detail on [email redacted] #mediarequest #Journorequest #Iranwar #PMModi

indianexpress.com

Separated & Divorced Women in India - Rebuilding Life After Separation

Hi everyone, I’m working on an upcoming byline for The Indian Express on the experience of being a separated or divorced woman in India. What it truly feels like to rebuild life from scratch while navigating emotional upheaval, societal judgement, loneliness, finances, parenting, identity shifts, and the pressure to 'move on.' Too often, conversations around divorce focus only on the legal aspect. But what happens after the separation papers? What does everyday life actually look and feel like for women trying to start over? I’m looking to speak with: • Women who are separated or divorced, who want to share their lived experiences • Mental health experts who work closely with women navigating separation, divorce, grief, stigma, and rebuilding self-worth Some of the themes I hope to explore: – The emotional toll of separation – Starting over financially and socially – Loneliness, shame, and societal perception – Parenting after divorce – Dating and trust after separation – Identity, healing, and rediscovering oneself If you’d be open to speaking with me, or know someone whose perspective deserves to be heard, please comment below or DM me. #journorequest

indianexpress.com

K-12 Teachers in Gurgaon - Private Equity Impact on Schools

Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, was reportedly eyeing a stake in a large Indian school chain last November. That is also when KKR, the world’s second-largest private equity firm, which already holds a majority stake in one of the country's biggest educational group, increased its investments in the group. And they are not alone. Even some of India’s largest private equity investors are increasingly millions of dollars into K-12 schools. Gurgaon, with its dense corporate ecosystem and dual-income families, is one of the hubs for these schools, apart from Bangalore and Hyderabad. But why are investors interested in schools? And aren’t schools in India supposed to be non-profit? I explore these questions in my latest full-page for The Indian Express— how private equity invests in education despite the sector’s regulatory structure, what makes schools attractive to investors, and the changes and concerns that follow when institutional capital enters classrooms. I spoke to investors, school operators, teachers, parents, students and people who have watched this space for a long time, to understand how classrooms are changing: from expansion and standardisation to questions around teacher autonomy, school culture and how to see this phenomenon. Link to the full story in comments. PS. If you are a student, teacher, school operator, investor or anyone who works in this space, I would like to hear from you, as we want to keep reporting on this evolving space. Norbert Fernandes Piyush Gupta Prajodh Rajan Jai Decosta Lighthouse Learning Group K12 Techno Services Pvt. Ltd. Heritage International Xperiential School (HIXS Gurgaon) Orchids The International School Sridhar Rajagopalan Amitabh Jhingan Dr. Ameeta Mulla Wattal

indianexpress.com

Domestic Abuse Survivors in India - Financial Independence Impact

Hi all, I'm currently working on a piece that tries to understand whether financial independence actually plays a contributing role in determining whether you stay in an abusive relationship/marriage. A sensitive issue in today's socio-political climate, but an equally important one. I'm looking for personal anecdotes, as well as quotes from financial experts, sociologists and mental health professionals. If you or your client is interested in sharing your thoughts on the same, I'm all ears. Please reach out in the comments or DM me. This piece is for The Indian Express digital. #journorequest #finance #independence #relationships

indianexpress.com

Women in India & Mental Health Experts - Abandonment in Relationships

Hi, I am working on an upcoming byline for The Indian Express around the viral term 'alpine divorce' -- a phrase revived through social media that refers to some men abandoning their partners in isolated situations. While the term itself sounds extreme, I’m interested in something deeper and more relatable for many Indian women: the fear of being left unsupported by someone you trust. In the Indian context, I want to move beyond the literal interpretation and understand what abandonment can look like in everyday relationships. This could mean: • Being left alone or unsupported in unfamiliar situations • A partner emotionally withdrawing during conflict or crisis • Feeling neglected during moments of vulnerability • Realising that someone you rely on repeatedly “disappears” when you need them most I’m looking to speak with women in India who have experienced this -- whether physically, emotionally, or relationally. Your experience does not have to resemble the dramatic 'alpine' version. Often, the quieter moments stay with us longer. I’m also looking to connect with mental health experts who can help unpack: • Why abandonment can trigger such a strong psychological response • Whether these behaviours reflect deeper patterns like lack of empathy, passive aggression, or control • How people can distinguish between an isolated lapse and a pattern of unsafe behaviour Please comment below or DM me if you'd be open to speaking, or tag someone who may be willing to contribute. #journorequest

indianexpress.com

Health Experts & People With PCOS & PMOS - Renaming Impact

Hey everyone, With PCOS being renamed PMOS, medical experts foresee a bright future for diagnosis -- devoid of cultural stigma and taboo. But do you feel this new name will have any actual, real life impact? For my next piece, I'm looking for health experts and PCOS/PMOS warriors to share their unfiltered take on the decision to change this name. Please reach out if you wish to participate. This piece is for The Indian Express digital. #journorequest #pcos #pmos #women #health

indianexpress.com

Millennials & Gen Z - Protein Fatigue Eating Habits & Mental Load

Hello connections! For this week's story, I am working on the protein fatigue. Social media platforms are flooded with users talking about protein and its importance. And it is driving several, including me, crazy. It feels like added pressure while dealing with 100 other things in life. Even Alia Bhatt spoke about protein fatigue sometime ago. For the story, I am looking to speak to millennials and Gen Z about how such content influences their eating habits and mental load, along with nutritionists, fitness coaches, and social media experts. Please write to me at [email redacted] This story is for The Indian Express (Online) #journorequests

indianexpress.com

Social Media Experts & Analysts - Platform Trends & Policy

Hi people! Looking for social media experts and analysts for a story. Please write to me at [email redacted] Thank you #journorequests

indianexpress.com

Employees & HR Pros - First Boss Mentorship Impact - Indian Express

Hi everyone, watched Devil Wears Prada 2 yet? Whether you loved it or not, here's a fun story idea I'm working on. Think about the first job you had, and the first boss who held your hand (or dragged you across the floor) as you started your career. How did their mentoring shape you and your professional journey? Please reach out if you want to share your first boss stories - the good, bad and ugly, I'm all ears. Also, I'm looking to speak to mental health experts and HR professionals who can share insights on the value of good mentorship in your career. Feel free to comment down below or shoot me a DM. This piece is for The Indian Express digital. #journorequest #workplace #boss #career #mentor

indianexpress.com

Indian Parents & Gen Z - Money Mindset Clash

I’m working on an upcoming story for indianexpress.com about the growing money mindset clash between Indian parents and Gen Z children -- and I’d love to hear from people across generations. Many Indian parents grew up believing financial security meant stable jobs, fixed savings, home ownership, avoiding risk, and 'settling down' early. But Gen Z is redefining success differently: prioritising investments, experiences, mental health, work-life balance, travel, convenience, passion-driven careers, and sometimes even quitting jobs that feel emotionally draining. I’m looking to speak with: • Gen Z individuals navigating disagreements with parents around money, career paths, spending habits, or life goals • Parents trying to understand (or struggling with) their children’s financial choices and priorities • Financial advisors and psychologists who can share insights on how changing attitudes toward money are affecting relationships, independence, and long-term financial habits If this resonates with you, or you have a story/opinion to share, please comment below or DM me. #journorequest

indianexpress.com

Women 18+ - Micro Feminism & Moral Policing Experiences

Story request for #IndianExpress digital Hi guys, I am working on the following stories for the coming week. Kindly share your inputs if you relate to them: 1) What does Micro Feminism mean to you? Do share some examples when you had an experience that was a micro act of feminism. Such instances add so much value to the entire empowerment discourse that you begin to see it beyond a particular label. It reaffirms the thought that women empowerment is beyond any tags. It exists in the cracks. It exists in our way of being. And hence, it’s through these small acts that it gets revitalised. 2) Moral Policing: I’m sure all go you have seen the video of a college student from Gujarat who was booed for her choice of song at a college event. The song was deemed “inappropriate” by college authorities. However, she had to to through a lot of mental stress post that. There are many such cases where girls’ conduct has often been questioned. From their choice of outfit to their music taste, everything is always scrutiny, as if their existence depended on how many morally “appropriate” social parameters they meet. So, share your story of moral policing , when you thought your privacy, your freedom of choice, and expression was breached. These stories will appear on #IndianExpress digital. Looking forward to enriching responses. #mediarequest #journorequest #prrequest #feminism #moral #policing

indianexpress.com

Interior Designers - Residential Design Trends - Indian Express Online

Hi connections! Looking for interior designers for a story. Please DM. Thanks This is for The Indian Express (Online) #journorequests

indianexpress.com

Indian Gen Z Women - Reimagining Bindis Bangles As Everyday Fashion

Hello people! For my next story, I'm working on how Gen Z women are reimagining traditional Indian fits and accessories like bindis and bangles as self-expression. For many millennials, these elements were often tied to tradition, expectation, or occasion-wear. But Gen Z seems to be embracing it by pairing “Komolika-style” statement bindis with halter necks, mixing ethnic with Y2K-inspired fits, and even embracing sarees and bangles in everyday workwear without seeing them as a contradiction to modern identity. I'm looking to speak to: 1. Gen Z women (both fashion creators and regular users) who are actively incorporating bindis, bangles, or ethnic elements into contemporary styling. 2. Millennial women who have noticed or experienced this shift in perception firsthand 3. Founders/designers of indie brands (especially Gen Z-led labels) reviving traditional aesthetics in modern ways 4. Fashion experts/stylists who can contextualise this shift within larger trend cycles (Y2K, nostalgia-core, etc.) Please write to me at [email redacted] Thank you ☺️ #journorequest

indianexpress.com

People Set Up in Arranged Marriages - Experiences & Mental Impact

Hello, if you’ve ever been 'set up' for an arranged marriage, I'd welcome your story for my upcoming piece for The Indian Express. Maybe it was awkward. Maybe unintentionally hilarious. Maybe it made you question the entire system. I’m working on a light, honest piece exploring what it’s like to navigate arranged marriages today, be it through family networks or matrimonial apps. I’m looking to speak with people who are currently in the process (or have recently been through it). Some of the things I’m exploring (please DM your WhatsApp number or comment that you are interested below): -The funniest or most bizarre meeting experiences -The subtle (or not-so-subtle) expectations around career, looks, salary, family roles -Moments of hypocrisy you noticed along the way -How today’s 'marriage market' feels different from your parents’ time -And how all of this has impacted you emotionally or mentally I’m also keen to speak with mental health professionals who can shed light on the psychological side of this process—decision fatigue, pressure, rejection, and identity. If this resonates with you and you’re open to sharing your experience, please DM me or comment below that you are interested. Thank you! #journorequest

indianexpress.com

Delhi Residents - Favorite Places & Everyday Joys

#WhatsYourTake? #Journorequest Hello Dilli waalo! We have heard this endless times: Delhi me hai hi kya? Road rage, short temper, showshabazi, high end cafes, parties, and bigdi auladein . And of course the few repetitive shots of India Gate, Hanuman Mandir and Metro🤷🏻♀️ But is that the entire truth? Isn't Delhi also a melting pot of culture? A beautiful ghazal? Just the perfect place for your Pinteresty picture? We all have a love hate relationship with our Delhi. But this time I want to hear what do you love the most about this city? I am all ears! That peacefull stroll at Rajghat? Those mesemerising roads of the Luteyan? The mind-blowing ticket-free events? The endless jugaads? Or maybe the quirky earrings at Sarojini? Let's bring together our notes of love for Delhi, in my coming story for Indian Express. So that the next time someone asks, Delhi me hai hi kya, you have a solid answer :) #Delhi #Dilli #MediaRequest #DilwalokiDilli #IndianExpress #Byline #Feature #Opinion

indianexpress.com

Adults Who Experienced Friend Bombing - Emotional Manipulation Story

Hi everyone! For my next story on #indianexpress digital, I’ll be doing a piece on ‘Friend Bombing’, a pattern where someone enters your life unexpectedly and quickly positions themselves as your closest friend, even while you are still trying to understand the dynamic. They overwhelm you with constant attention, gifts, grand gestures, and excessive generosity, creating a sense of emotional closeness before genuine trust has had time to develop.At first, it feels warm and reassuring, but over time, the relationship begins to feel heavy and emotionally demanding. The real cracks appear when you need support from them. Instead of showing up, they conveniently withdraw, snap, or distance themselves without guilt, leaving you feeling confused, taken for granted, and emotionally burdened. The story will explore how this over-the-top affection can sometimes mask unhealthy patterns of control, imbalance, and emotional manipulation in friendships. Let me know if anyone of you have ever been #friendbombed! Looking forward to shape your experiences into an evocative read that will hopefully irk the friend bombers to behave and stay away. #PRrequest #mediarequest #PR #media #lifestyle #friendship #journorequest

indianexpress.com

Indian Wedding Planners & AI Tool Creators - AI Reshaping Weddings

Hi connections, This week for The Indian Express (Online), I’m working on a story about how AI is reshaping the wedding industry in India. From AI assistants that help coordinate with guests to tools that simplify vendor discovery and comparison, couples today are using artificial intelligence for much more than just creating mood boards or finalising outfits. Wedding planners are increasingly turning to AI to offer more personalised support to their clients, while tech professionals are building customised AI-powered wedding websites to make celebrations smoother and more interactive. For this story, I’m looking to speak to: 1. Wedding planners using AI in their services 2. Tech creators and developers building AI wedding tools or websites 3. Couples who have used AI to plan a more seamless wedding Please write to me at [email redacted] #journorequests #theindianexpress

indianexpress.com

Gen Z 18-25 & Psychologists - Emotional Support Drinks Trend

Hi everyone, I'm doing a story on GenZ's 'emotional support drinks' -- a fun piece that looks into this recent trend on relying on a drink for a little dose of daily happiness. I wish to speak to Gen Z about their favourite drinks (matcha, coffee, cola etc) as well as psychologists to decode this trend. Please reach out if you wish to participate. This is for The Indian Express digital. #journorequest #genz #drinks #emotionalsupport

indianexpress.com