The Daily Brief Meet The Writers ft. Krishna Lohia
Dec 29, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Krishna Lohia, a dedicated writer for The Daily Brief, reveals his early morning routine of waking at 6 AM to sift through news outlets for impactful stories. He shares his knack for uncovering deeper narratives behind seemingly trivial headlines and recounts the fascinating De Beers story that evolved from a simple remark. Krishna discusses his focus on business insights from con-calls and anticipates exploring the success of quick-commerce in India, showcasing his unique blend of macro and micro analysis.
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Filter For Impact, Not Daily Noise
- Krishna filters headlines by economic impact or broader interest rather than daily market noise.
- He stores intriguing items mentally for future deep dives or primers when context accumulates.
A Single Comment Became A Deep Dive
- A casual comment about De Beers from Botswana's president sparked a three-day research project.
- That offhand remark became "The Fall of De Beers" deep dive after watching documentaries and old reporting.
Context Turns Repetition Into Stories
- Repeated small signals accumulate into a publishable story once you build context.
- Krishna tracks recurring themes (e.g., nuclear) until a substantive event justifies coverage.