Coomi Kapoor has been a journalist for the last four decades. Her forte has been political reporting. She has witnessed the shifting power equations in the capital -- from Indira Gandhi’s regime to the rise of the Aam Aadmi Party. She is presently contributing editor to The Indian Express. Earlier, she worked for the newspaper as chief reporter, special correspondent and editor, Delhi. Coomi has worked in several publications in different capacities. She was principal correspondent, India Today, editor news, Sunday Mail, bureau chief, Indian Post and political editor, Illustrated Weekly. She has been writing a political diary in a lighter vein since 1985 and her syndicated column was carried by many newspapers. She was also stringer for The Times, London, and columnist for The Star, Malaysia.
August 28, 2011 01:36 IST
The original plan of the Home Ministry and the Delhi Police was that that Anna Hazare on his release would be sent to his home state Maharashtra.
Sun, Aug 28, 2011August 21, 2011 00:47 IST
The two sections most disappointed by the decision,which has the approval of the RSS,are the Congress and Narendra Modis supporters.
Sun, Aug 21, 2011August 19, 2011 01:11 IST
Fortification with micronutrients is crucial in fighting anaemia.
Fri, Aug 19, 2011August 14, 2011 00:23 IST
M K Alagiri went to meet Mamata Banerjee to congratulate her on her Assembly victory.
Sun, Aug 14, 2011August 11, 2011 03:00 IST
The Rajya Sabha tried shifting Question Hour to the afternoon,hoping for a more sedate affair. Look what happened.
Thu, Aug 11, 2011August 07, 2011 01:17 IST
Minister of External Affairs S M Krishna painted a rather optimistic picture when asked by journalists in Maldives of his recent meeting.
Sun, Aug 07, 2011July 31, 2011 00:47 IST
Acting Governor of Rajasthan,Shivraj Patil,rejected the mercy petition forwarded by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot asking for the release of Khalil Chishty.
Sun, Jul 31, 2011July 24, 2011 00:25 IST
But the official notification announcing Chatterjees appointment simply states that he will be working in the PMO without mentioning his designation.
Sun, Jul 24, 2011July 17, 2011 00:08 IST
This time,Manmohan Singh and Gandhi met thrice without any aides.
Sun, Jul 17, 2011July 10, 2011 01:18 IST
President Pratibha Patil celebrated her 52nd wedding anniversary in Rashtrapati Bhavans southern retreat in Hyderabad.
Sun, Jul 10, 2011July 03, 2011 01:01 IST
The ground rules for the Prime Ministers interaction with five editors last Wednesday were a bit confusing.
Sun, Jul 03, 2011June 26, 2011 03:07 IST
After being elected Chief Minister of West Bengal,Mamata Banerjee is no longer free to move as she pleases because of security concerns.
Sun, Jun 26, 2011June 19, 2011 02:17 IST
Civil Aviation Minister Vayalar Ravis mobile phone number is freely available on the net and he receives all sorts of phone calls at all hours of day and night.
Sun, Jun 19, 2011June 12, 2011 03:36 IST
The Air India flight from Chennai to New Delhi had a number of senior DMK members,including two central ministers and an MP on board.
Sun, Jun 12, 2011June 06, 2011 01:15 IST
The BJP continues to give the impression of a party in disorder.
Mon, Jun 06, 2011June 05, 2011 03:29 IST
As Minister for Rural Development,C P Joshi earned a reputation for focusing on his home state,Rajasthan,and ignoring the rest of the country.
Sun, Jun 05, 2011May 29, 2011 03:20 IST
After two decades,the special CBI court handling the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case has not wound up,even after the main accused have long since been convicted and sentenced.
Sun, May 29, 2011May 22, 2011 01:29 IST
J Jayalalithaa was fuming because she had to delay her oath-taking by 20 minutes because governor S S Barnala arrived late
Sun, May 22, 2011May 15, 2011 01:29 IST
BJP president Nitin Gadkari refutes any suggestion that he is a prospective prime ministerial candidate for his party.
Sun, May 15, 2011May 14, 2011 02:17 IST
In the era of coalitions,Tamil Nadu,with only 39 parliamentary seats,has come to punch much above its weight in national politics.
Sat, May 14, 2011May 08, 2011 01:28 IST
Legal luminary Ram Jethmalani offered to appear as special prosecutor in the 2G scam because he was shocked by the high level of corruption
Sun, May 08, 2011May 07, 2011 03:57 IST
The Kanimozhi episode could further strain the Congress-DMK alliance
Sat, May 07, 2011May 01, 2011 01:36 IST
One early morning,a cyclist on Delhis secluded Ridge Road was taken aback when half-a-dozen Delhi policemen in two jeeps rudely ordered him to the side of the road because of VIP movement
Sun, May 01, 2011April 24, 2011 01:14 IST
After a long hibernation,Amar Singh is back in news
Sun, Apr 24, 2011April 17, 2011 01:28 IST
The United Kingdoms Royal Mail recently released a stamp of Sahara owner Subrata Roy,an honour even his own country has not bestowed on him
Sun, Apr 17, 2011