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Pheba Mathai

About Author

Pheba's love for writing began in her high school but it was her interest in social justice that led her to opt for journalism as her course of choice. She has covered beats like politics, crime, environment, and also specific stories on disability in her career. When she is not busy scrolling her phone on a lazy Sunday, she likes to go for nature walks and car rides with her family.

Area of Interest

Loves journal writing, music, and reading books. Home decor is also one of things that keeps her creativity alive.

Education

Pheba did her Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and Post Graduate Diploma in Print Journalism from Asian College of Journalism, India.

Previous Experiences

She has been a feature writer for Scoop Upworthy for over 2 years. She started as a Chennai Correspondent for The News Minute for 2+ years and then went on to work as a Project Manager and Branding and Communication Strategist for two non-profits between 2018-2022.

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Woman stunned after discovering she's been paying the entire apartment's utility bills since 2021

Woman stunned after discovering she's been paying the entire apartment's utility bills since 2021
Dad on hike with his kids uncovers rare dinosaur fossil — immediately calls paleontologist friend

Dad on hike with his kids uncovers rare dinosaur fossil — immediately calls paleontologist friend
Years after 2011 tsunami, Japanese man dives into the ocean every day — searching for his missing wife

Years after 2011 tsunami, Japanese man dives into the ocean every day — searching for his missing wife
Man walks into firing meeting with an unexpected plus-one — a clown he hired for 'support'

Man walks into firing meeting with an unexpected plus-one — a clown he hired for 'support'
Twin sends ‘distress signal’ from the mother's womb. It ends up saving her sister’s life

Twin sends ‘distress signal’ from the mother's womb. It ends up saving her sister’s life
Stranger takes photo of teen walking alone in a graduation gown — and it changed his life completely

Stranger takes photo of teen walking alone in a graduation gown — and it changed his life completely
Teachers give fourth-graders the license to ask them anything and they came with the wackiest questions

Teachers give fourth-graders the license to ask them anything and they came with the wackiest questions
Bully who tormented violinist asks her to play for free at wedding — her reply was the ultimate mic drop

Bully who tormented violinist asks her to play for free at wedding — her reply was the ultimate mic drop
After giving his last dollar to a ‘homeless man,’ boy gets an unforgettable surprise

After giving his last dollar to a ‘homeless man,’ boy gets an unforgettable surprise
Woman wary of stranger at her door — soon realized he was returning daughter's lost purse

Woman wary of stranger at her door — soon realized he was returning daughter's lost purse
Identical twins test whether their toddlers and dogs can tell them apart — and it went as expected

Identical twins test whether their toddlers and dogs can tell them apart — and it went as expected
Husband's clueless reaction to wife's 'Skims' outfit is just screaming green flags

Husband's clueless reaction to wife's 'Skims' outfit is just screaming green flags
When a date request goes awry, a lavish solo dinner is the best revenge

When a date request goes awry, a lavish solo dinner is the best revenge
Flight attendant shows her go-to 'hotel security routine' in a video — and it’s one everyone should follow

Flight attendant shows her go-to 'hotel security routine' in a video — and it’s one everyone should follow
102-year-old man brings flowers to his wife in the hospital and that kind of love is priceless

102-year-old man brings flowers to his wife in the hospital and that kind of love is priceless
Scientists dug the deepest hole ever on earth — and started hearing 'terrifying' sounds from below

Scientists dug the deepest hole ever on earth — and started hearing 'terrifying' sounds from below
Mom shares what it takes to clean the house after working 6 days and it's relatable to so many women

Mom shares what it takes to clean the house after working 6 days and it's relatable to so many women
Dad in financial distress takes back fruit juice to the store and returns with $315 million

Dad in financial distress takes back fruit juice to the store and returns with $315 million
Caucasian man walks into a shop full of Black people and starts speaking Yoruba — leaves everyone stunned

Caucasian man walks into a shop full of Black people and starts speaking Yoruba — leaves everyone stunned
Woman mimics how boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z meet new employees at work and it's so relatable

Woman mimics how boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z meet new employees at work and it's so relatable