In Focus by The Hindu

G Sampath, Bindu Shajan Perappadan
socmed4@thehindu.co.in (+5 verified host & producer emails)

Booking Overview

In Focus by The Hindu pairs reporters and editors with subject experts to unpack major Indian developments with history, context, and analysis. It’s a strong fit for PR pitches tied to policy, institutions, and public-impact research—especially where “what it means” matters as much as the headlines.

Metrics

Episodes: 1298

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 1.9M subscribers

Instagram: 4.0M followers

30s Ad: 26 - 30, 60s Ad: 31 - 35

Host

G Sampath - Social Affairs Editor at The Hindu. Hosts In Focus episodes that focus on governance, social policy, and lived impacts, typically framing expert discussion with context and implications for citizens.

Bindu Shajan Perappadan - Journalist at The Hindu who hosts In Focus segments examining institutional and policy questions, bringing in specialist perspectives and asking accountability/feasibility questions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter expertise connected to public policy and social impact—e.g., board members/officers of disability or civic organizations, senior professionals/medical educators or association leadership, founders/operators of education platforms, or prominent founders of youth/political movements with demonstrable public traction.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership role in a relevant institution/association, Recognized expertise or credibility in the issue area (disability access, medical education/testing, or education technology), Evidence of influence or measurable public reach for advocacy/movement founders (e.g., large following/engagement)

Recent Guest Discussions

Balaji Sampath - Impact Of NEET Changes And System Issues On Students; Arguments For/against Decentralization

Dr. G.R. Ravindranath - Whether Neet-ug Should Be Decentralized; Assessment System Credibility, Transparency, And Accountability

Diwakar Menon - Digital Accessibility And Inclusion For Persons With Disabilities; Gaps In Government Digital Systems And Ai-era Considerations

Abhijeet Dipke - Meaning And Political Potential Of A Gen Z Movement/party Model; Representation Of Youth Grievances

Recent Topics

Policy, Governance, Education, Healthcare, Disability, Technology, Courts, Justice, Public Administration, Inclusion

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
In Focus by The Hindu
:

CBSE's On-Screen Marking fiasco: An evaluator and a parent explain how it unfolded

May 26, 2026

The CBSE has been facing flak for its re-evaluation process for Class 12 Board exams this year. Parents and students have complained of a dysfunctional website, blurred answer sheets, and missing pages. At the heart of the controversy is the newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM), with thousands of complaints of unfair evaluation and faulty marking. The education minister has announced that the CBSE will engage IIT experts to address the technical challenges. But are technical glitches the ...

Heat stress: Why are Indian cities the world's hottest? 

May 25, 2026

According to a global heat map that recently went viral, almost 95 of the world’s 100 hottest places were in India. This summer, Indian cities are recording higher temperatures than even the deserts of West Asia and Africa. How come?  Climate change is certainly a factor. But it doesn’t exhaust the explanation for why India is so much hotter in April – even before the start of peak summer.  Though there is global warming, there is evidence that a lot of the warming is specific to India, and...

10 years of Disability Rights Act: Where does India stand on digital inclusion?

May 21, 2026

India has 30-35 million people with disabilities. It’s now ten years since the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Yet, accessibility remains a challenge – not only in the real world, but even in the digital one. Most government websites have accessibility issues – meaning people with disabilities can’t fully use them. As India digitalises across public services, finance, education, and employment, inclusion cannot be an afterthought. Yet, inaccessible platforms ...

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