With a career spanning over 29 years, Joseph’s investigative work has sparked significant public discourse and catalysed systemic reforms within the Indian government. His stories have often transcended national borders, prompting foreign governments and global corporations to reassess their perspectives on India. On the home front, his reporting has led to the removal of high-profile officials, multiple arrests, and federal criminal investigations. Joseph exposed some of India’s biggest scandals—the Mumbai Adarsh Housing scam and the corruption surrounding the 2010 Commonwealth Games—which exemplify his commitment to holding power to account and advancing the anti-corruption movement.

Joseph embarked on his journalism journey in 1995, quickly establishing himself as a formidable voice. His work has appeared in The Times of India, Asian Age, Rediff.com, and Delhi Mid Day, among others. His investigations have been cited by The New York Times, UPI, and Al Jazeera, garnering international recognition. As a faculty member at the Times School of Journalism, he frequently shares his insights at youth summits, think tanks, and colleges across India. His speeches, delivered to audiences including the nation’s senior military officials, underscore his commitment to inspiring and educating the next generation of journalists.

A graduate of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, Joseph was nominated for the university’s Outstanding Young Alumni Award in 2013. He holds a diploma in journalism from New Delhi’s Centre for Mass Media, and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics from the University of Kerala. An alumnus of Sainik School, Kerala, he has held fellowships at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies in Singapore and the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies in Colombo. In 2014, Joseph was the only Indian selected for the British government’s International Leaders’ Programme, organised by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Honoured with prestigious awards, including Prem Bhatia Trust’s “India’s best political reporter” in 2010 and the Ramnath Goenka “Journalist of the Year” award in 2013, Joseph’s work has redefined Indian journalism. His books, A Feast of Vultures (2017 Crossword Award for the best non-fiction book) and The Silent Coup (Guardian’s non-fiction must reads of 2021), further cement his legacy, offering profound insights into India’s democracy and deep state.

At Confluence Media, Joseph forges ahead in his mission to build a scalable, commercially viable model for quality journalism, pushing the boundaries of what independent media can achieve.