Kaushik Das Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor at The Indian Express who specializes in environmental issues, climate justice, public policy, and the intersection of politics and culture. Professional Profile Role: Senior Associate Edito Expertise: He frequently writes editorial pieces and columns that analyze environmental crises (specifically Delhi's air pollution), climate change, education policy, and major sports narratives. Email: kaushik.dasgupta@expressindia.com Recent Notable Articles (2025) His recent columns provide critical insights into pressing civic and global issues: Environment & Climate Change: "Citizens are protesting Delhi's toxic air. The issue is much deeper than 'severe' AQI" (Nov 16, 2025) — A critique of administrative responses to the pollution crisis. "Once there was a Delhi winter, now we have a mask" (Nov 5, 2025) — A personal and analytical reflection on the loss of the traditional winter season to pollution. "Climate justice lets super rich in developing world off the hook" (Oct 30, 2025) — An interview/analysis of historian Sunil Amrith's work on human exploitation and the environment. "Can artificial rain quell Delhi's pollution?" (Sept 28, 2025) — An examination of the scientific limitations of cloud seeding. Politics & Society: "Between 'Communist' Mamdani and 'Despot' Trump, the common ground is the city" (Nov 22, 2025) — Commentary on the political climate in New York following the U.S. elections. "Reversing brain drain requires honest introspection of what caused it" (Oct 26, 2025) — On the need for academic freedom to attract global scholars. "NCERT textbook revisions — a point-by-point counter isn't enough" (July 20, 2025) — A call to contextualize the history of violence in medieval ages rather than just reacting to revisions. Sports & Culture: "I believed in cricket diplomacy between India and Pakistan. Not anymore" (Sept 18, 2025) — A piece on how "revanchism" has replaced healthy rivalry in modern cricket. "When Cheteshwar Pujara won, India won" (Aug 25, 2025) — A tribute to Pujara's Test cricket legacy and technical discipline. "Hitman signs off: For fans, Rohit Sharma's Test legacy will be about wanting more" (May 8, 2025). Literature: "Booker Prize 2025: Andrew Miller's Land in Winter" (Nov 9, 2025) — A review of the novel exploring resilience during extreme isolation. "Amitav Ghosh's Wild Fictions" (June 14, 2025) — Analysis of Ghosh’s essays on climate crises shaping human activity. Reporting Themes Kaushik's work often bridges the gap between scientific knowledge and policymaking. He frequently argues that addressing issues like floods, heatwaves, and pollution requires a "paradigm shift" in engineering and planning, rather than temporary fixes.