Executive Editor, The Quint Hindi
Vikas Kumar
Investigative Journalist • Data-Driven Reporting • Political Ground Reporting
Investigative Journalist • Data-Driven Reporting • Political Ground Reporting
Vikas Kumar is the Executive Editor at The Quint Hindi, with 17 years of experience across print, television, and digital journalism. He specializes in data-driven investigative journalism, political reporting, and ground reporting.
Over the past five years at The Quint, while leading editorial teams, he has delivered exclusive investigations into the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. Combining large-scale data analysis with field reporting, his work has raised critical questions about the transparency and integrity of the electoral process.
His investigation into the Maha Kumbh stampede exposed alleged irregularities in the government's compensation process. Another major investigation uncovered legal and procedural lapses in the demolition drive against madrasas in Uttar Pradesh. The matter reached the Allahabad High Court, which later ordered the reopening of the affected madrasas.
Vikas Kumar has also reported extensively on the Indian General Election 2024, climate change, flooding in eastern Uttar Pradesh, and the weaving community. His journalism combines data, investigative reporting, and field reporting to produce impactful stories that drive accountability and informed public debate.
The Quint Hindi • 2020 – Present
Greater Delhi Area
Leading editorial teams and driving major investigative projects across Hindi digital journalism. Specializing in data-driven stories with national impact.
Print Journalism • Early Career
Started professional career in print journalism with Rajasthan Patrika newspaper, building foundational reporting skills.
Television Journalism
Worked as a television journalist and reporter, gaining experience in broadcast news and on-ground coverage.
Feb 2015 – Aug 2019 • 4 years 7 months
Played a key role in launching and leading Dainik Bhaskar's digital video vertical. Focused on expanding digital video journalism and content strategy.
Deputy News Editor, Hindi
Served as Deputy News Editor for Asianet News Hindi, overseeing editorial operations and newsroom leadership in Hindi broadcast journalism.
Major stories that combined data analysis with on-ground reporting.
Exclusive investigation into Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, West Bengal & Uttar Pradesh, raising questions on transparency and integrity of the process.
Exposed alleged irregularities in the government’s compensation process following the tragic stampede.
Uncovered legal and procedural lapses. The investigation led to the Allahabad High Court ordering the reopening of affected madrasas.
Extensive ground and data-driven coverage of the Indian General Election 2024.
In-depth reporting on climate change and devastating floods in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Ground reporting on the challenges and issues faced by the weaving community.
Selected ground reports, investigations, and field coverage from across India.
For collaborations, story tips, or professional inquiries.