Sophiya Mathew
Environment and pollution reporter at The Indian Express who covers air quality and regulatory measures, explaining Delhi's non-BS6 vehicle restrictions and pollution drivers.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 34min
Repealing MGNREGA, curbing pollution, and Homebound shortlisted
Udit Misra, an economy reporter, dives into the proposed Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar, reshaping rural employment by potentially repealing MGNREGA. He discusses significant changes like increased guaranteed days but warns of fiscal pressures on states. Sophiya Mathew, an environment reporter, tackles Delhi's pollution crisis, explaining the ban on non-BS6 vehicles to combat harmful emissions. She highlights the need for better scrappage policies and clean transit solutions. Lastly, the film Homebound, a poignant tale of migrant workers, is unveiled as a Best International Feature contender for the Oscars.
Oct 17, 2025 • 30min
Green firecrackers, Nobel in Medicine 2025, and US-India Russian oil row
Sophiya Mathew, an environmental journalist at The Indian Express, discusses the Supreme Court's decision to allow green firecrackers in Delhi amid public health concerns. She highlights the balance between celebration and environmental safety. Anonna Dutt, also from The Indian Express, shares insights on the groundbreaking Nobel Prize-winning discovery of regulatory T cells and their implications for immune responses and medicine. Finally, the conversation shifts to the geopolitical landscape as Trump's claims about India's Russian oil purchases spark national debate.
