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.
November 21, 2010 04:59 IST
When Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal met Sonia Gandhi earlier this week to complain about large scale absenteeism of Congress MPs this session,she lost her cool.
Sun, Nov 21, 2010November 20, 2010 03:29 IST
The subtle jockeying for power and clout that goes on behind big political weddings.
Sat, Nov 20, 2010November 14, 2010 01:28 IST
Parliamentarians were advised to behave with decorum during US President Barack Obamas address in Central Hall.
Sun, Nov 14, 2010November 11, 2010 00:12 IST
A short history of Maharashtra through its colourful politics.
Thu, Nov 11, 2010November 07, 2010 05:19 IST
A senior secretary to the Government of India in Udyog Bhawan faced acute embarrassment because his overzealous staff did not permit a senior bank employee to meet the burra sahib in his office without an appointment.
Sun, Nov 07, 2010October 31, 2010 03:14 IST
It is a moot point whether involving half-a-dozen different investigative agencies,including the CBI,CAG,CVC,Income Tax and Enforcement Directorate,to look into the Commonwealth Games corruption.
Sun, Oct 31, 2010October 30, 2010 00:23 IST
The gradual undermining of the legislator,thanks to a rather draconian anti-defection law,was brought into focus once again by the Karnataka high court.
Sat, Oct 30, 2010October 24, 2010 04:38 IST
To mollify Pakistan,which protested that it was left out of American President Barack Obamas sub-continental tour.
Sun, Oct 24, 2010October 17, 2010 05:27 IST
Leader of the Opposition,Sushma Swaraj,raised such a hue and cry over the appointment of former telecom secretary P J Thomas
Sun, Oct 17, 2010October 12, 2010 04:32 IST
This assembly election will be critical for all key parties
Tue, Oct 12, 2010October 10, 2010 04:39 IST
Rahul Gandhis remark in Madhya Pradesh,equating the RSS with SIMI,was not off the cuff.
Sun, Oct 10, 2010October 03, 2010 04:11 IST
Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi is in hot water for defending illegal lottery firms operating in Kerala.
Sun, Oct 03, 2010September 26, 2010 02:46 IST
The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee was granted a loan of Rs 1,600 crore by the government.
Sun, Sep 26, 2010September 25, 2010 03:31 IST
The Ayodhya issues edge has been blunted,but there has been no closure
Sat, Sep 25, 2010September 19, 2010 01:36 IST
To coincide with the Commonwealth Games,the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) arranged a series of cultural events for the benefit of visitors to the Capital.
Sun, Sep 19, 2010September 12, 2010 03:01 IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singhs mild-mannered facade can be deceptive.
Sun, Sep 12, 2010September 05, 2010 02:54 IST
More than the Opposition,MPs from HRD Minister Kapil Sibals own party ensured that the Education Tribunal Bill was not passed by the Rajya Sabha.
Sun, Sep 05, 2010September 02, 2010 00:54 IST
Dont expect the Congress and BJP to heal too many breaches
Thu, Sep 02, 2010August 29, 2010 04:40 IST
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh graciously agreed to be the chief guest at the release of former Speaker Somnath Chatterjees autobiography...
Sun, Aug 29, 2010August 22, 2010 02:51 IST
The UPA was well represented at BJP MP Shahnawaz Hussains iftar dinner last Wednesday....
Sun, Aug 22, 2010August 19, 2010 23:57 IST
Pay our MPs better. They deserve it,so do we
Thu, Aug 19, 2010August 15, 2010 02:30 IST
The Congress high command was initially apprehensive when Arjun Singh requested for time to speak during the debate on the Bhopal gas tragedy in the Rajya Sabha.
Sun, Aug 15, 2010August 01, 2010 02:54 IST
The Delhi Golf Club has an uneasy relationship with the Ministry of Urban Developments Land and Development Office (L&DO),from whom its land has been leased....
Sun, Aug 01, 2010July 25, 2010 03:00 IST
The breakdown in diplomatic talks between India and Pakistan in Islamabad is despite the best efforts of interested third parties,most notably the US...
Sun, Jul 25, 2010July 18, 2010 03:48 IST
Some of Delhis leading journalists camped outside Omar Abdullahs residence hoping for an interview with the beleagured Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister after the army was called in to control the turbulence in Kashmir....
Sun, Jul 18, 2010