Sophiya Mathew is a Delhi-based correspondent for The Indian Express. She primarily covers Environment and Education. A 2024 graduate of the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, she has extensively reported on critical issues such as Delhi's air pollution crisis and on the livelihoods along the Yamuna banks. She has explored Delhi's school education system and authored in-depth features, including one on domestic workers balancing motherhood in their pursuit of education, as well as the education of Rohingya refugees in the capital.

November 18, 2025 05:11 IST
In a step against polluting units across NCR, directions have been issued regarding the closure of 1,515 industries, and construction and demolition sites, said the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in an affidavit filed on November 11. Following this, such units — including 264 in Delhi, 234 in Haryana, 637 in UP and 121 […]
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
November 17, 2025 06:28 IST
An AQI of 301–400 is classified as ‘very poor’, while 401–500 falls into the ‘severe’ category.
Mon, Nov 17, 2025
November 16, 2025 16:30 IST
Two-wheelers make up 72% of India’s urban vehicle fleet; study recommends current scrappage policy, based solely on age, needs revamp.
Sun, Nov 16, 2025
November 14, 2025 06:25 IST
The land, according to the officials, falls under the Southern Ridge, where non-forestry activity is not allowed without approval.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
November 08, 2025 05:10 IST
Contribution of stubble-burning to PM2.5 projected to be 31% today; cool, windy days lie ahead
Sat, Nov 08, 2025
November 07, 2025 15:48 IST
In an interview with The Indian Express, Aditi Mishra speaks about her priorities as student union president, the relationship with the university administration and whether she plans to enter national politics.
Sat, Nov 08, 2025
November 07, 2025 03:14 IST
The counting of votes, which were cast by students on Tuesday, began at 9 am a later and stretched late into Thursday evening as tensions ran high on the campus amid drumrolls, slogans, and a wave of red, blue, and saffron flags.
Fri, Nov 07, 2025
November 07, 2025 00:58 IST
The counting of votes, which were cast by students on Tuesday, began at 9 am a later and stretched late into Thursday evening as tensions ran high on the campus amid drumrolls, slogans, and a wave of red, blue, and saffron flags.
Fri, Nov 07, 2025
November 06, 2025 06:33 IST
The AQI has been gradually improving in the last four days, aided by favourable wind patterns. While Delhi had recorded an AQI of 291 (Poor) on Tuesday, the air quality was 366 (Very Poor) on Sunday.
Thu, Nov 06, 2025
November 04, 2025 05:30 IST
The 29-year-old bull elephant — brought from Zimbabwe in November 1998 — was a diplomatic gift to former President of India Shankar Dayal Sharma
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
November 04, 2025 05:15 IST
Around 1.7 million people likely exposed to risk
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
November 02, 2025 05:45 IST
The latest spike coincides with a sharp rise in stubble burning cases in Punjab, which reported 442 farm fires on Saturday -- the highest single-day count so far this season
Sun, Nov 02, 2025
November 01, 2025 05:00 IST
Delhi spent nearly two-thirds of October breathing 'Poor' air or worse — 11 days in the 'Poor' category, seven in 'Very Poor' and none in the 'Good' category.
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
October 31, 2025 06:10 IST
The inspection was conducted at all major treatment facilities of Rithala, Okhla, Kondli, Pappankalan, Yamuna Vihar, Nilothi, Keshopur and Coronation Pillar, among others.
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
October 30, 2025 16:40 IST
In a detailed submission to the National Green Tribunal, the RWA of Janakpuri’s A1 Block accused the Delhi Jal Board of ‘deceit’ and called for another round of testing. The DJB did not respond to queries.
Thu, Oct 30, 2025
October 30, 2025 13:16 IST
Both Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and IIT-Kanpur have said Tuesday’s double trials helped reduce particulate matter.
Thu, Oct 30, 2025
October 30, 2025 06:38 IST
While the Capital did not see any rain on Tuesday, Sirsa said the initiative reflected a “science-driven, evidence-based approach” to improving Delhi's air.
Thu, Oct 30, 2025
October 28, 2025 23:15 IST
Delhi carried out two back-to-back cloud-seeding trials on Tuesday, hoping to trigger light showers that could scrub pollutants from the air
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
October 28, 2025 21:03 IST
Cloud-seeding is a complex process with many variables; deeper research is needed before outcomes become predictable.
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
October 28, 2025 15:17 IST
The cloud-seeding operation is part of a pilot project led by IIT-Kanpur to tackle air pollution. Two trials were held at 12.15 pm and 3.55 pm
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
October 28, 2025 11:24 IST
Bhim Singh Rawat of the South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People has urged the Delhi Government to take “immediate remedial measures” to stop “very serious water-polluting activities going on unchecked.”
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
October 28, 2025 06:00 IST
Since Diwali, the air quality in Delhi-NCR has been worsening, triggering concerns
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
October 28, 2025 05:35 IST
The documentary evidence of a leopard’s presence was first recorded on June 15 via a camera trap set up by a wildlife enthusiast, since then the frequency of its sightings have increased with one again on June 24
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
October 27, 2025 13:25 IST
The missing waterbodies were noted during a verification exercise ordered by the National Green Tribunal to determine the actual condition of Delhi’s wetlands.
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
October 27, 2025 05:25 IST
According to locals from the area, the activity has been ongoing post Diwali
Mon, Oct 27, 2025



