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.
March 05, 2009 11:53 IST
Coomi Kapoor | Blog Bytes<br> 2009 could be a reprise of 1996,the year when a dark horse emerged as Prime Minister. With neither the UPA nor the NDA expected to manage a majority on their own,the balance of power will rest with Third Front.
Thu, Mar 05, 2009March 01, 2009 01:00 IST
For over a month now,Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi has been in hospital because of a severe spinal disc degeneration.
Sun, Mar 01, 2009February 26, 2009 23:17 IST
As the 14th Lok Sabha draws to a close,think of the House that could have been
Thu, Feb 26, 2009February 24, 2009 14:30 IST
Coomi Kapoor | Blog Bytes<br> If an individual has the freedom to dress as he or she pleases,surely the host has the right to pick and chose whom he wants to permit within his premises?
Tue, Feb 24, 2009February 22, 2009 01:23 IST
Former BCCI chairperson and NCP President Sharad Pawar spoke to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on behalf of IPL chairperson Lalit Modi.
Sun, Feb 22, 2009February 17, 2009 14:29 IST
Coomi Kapoor | Blog Bytes<br> A re-union in Lonavala last week with school friends,some of whom I had not met for 45 years,brought back memories of my school days.
Tue, Feb 17, 2009February 15, 2009 00:56 IST
HRD Minister Arjun Singh may be the sharpest critic in the Cabinet of anyone espousing a remotely Hindutva line...
Sun, Feb 15, 2009February 09, 2009 16:32 IST
Coomi Kapoor | Blog Bytes<br> "Where do you live?" is a common query after an introduction. Sometimes it is a simply a way of figuring out a person's social standing. Stereotypes spring to mind depending on your address.
Mon, Feb 09, 2009February 08, 2009 01:21 IST
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee was taken aback when a woman from Chandigarh in a slinky black dress...
Sun, Feb 08, 2009February 07, 2009 00:00 IST
Have we ever before had so many aspirants for the top job?
Sat, Feb 07, 2009February 03, 2009 13:06 IST
Coomi Kapoor | BLOG BYTES<br> Who is the better known Gandhi today? The Father of the Nation or descendants of the Congress first family whose members have ruled India for most of the last half century?
Tue, Feb 03, 2009February 01, 2009 00:42 IST
The distribution of the Prime Ministers duties during his absence has been such that it ensured nobody feels overly self-important....
Sun, Feb 01, 2009January 27, 2009 13:12 IST
Coomi Kapoor | BLOG BYTES<br>In this day and age,do we need an annual Republic Day parade to flex our military muscles?
Tue, Jan 27, 2009January 25, 2009 00:50 IST
British journalists who accompanied Rahul Gandhi and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband to Amethi were taken aback at the Gandhi scion...
Sun, Jan 25, 2009January 22, 2009 13:40 IST
Coomi Kapoor | BLOG BYTES<br>TV personality Karan Thapar,known for his hard-hitting interviews,did a role-reversal at the end of the year. He asked one of the guests on his show,Arun Jaitley,to interview him.
Thu, Jan 22, 2009January 21, 2009 23:43 IST
Political parties should keep in mind the average age of the electorate
Wed, Jan 21, 2009January 18, 2009 01:15 IST
The list of foreign dignitaries who attended Narendra Modis Vibrant Gujarat function was as impressive as the turnout of Indian industry.
Sun, Jan 18, 2009January 11, 2009 01:23 IST
Mayawati has ditched the three Samajwadi Party MPsAtiq Ahmed,Afzal Ansari and Raj Narain Bhaduliawho defied their party whip to vote along with the BSP
Sun, Jan 11, 2009January 08, 2009 00:07 IST
Perceptions shape reality: post-assembly polls,BJPs having ally trouble
Thu, Jan 08, 2009March 05, 2006 00:00 IST
There was pandemonium in the Finance Ministry the day before the Budget papers were sent to the printers, with officials busy making last-mi...
Sun, Mar 05, 2006March 04, 2006 00:00 IST
The start of a new Parliament session in Delhi once meant road blocks, dharnas, rallies, water cannons, lathi-charges and marches. But thing...
Sat, Mar 04, 2006February 26, 2006 00:00 IST
The marriage of Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sachdev was proclaimed as the society wedding of the season with Bill Clinton, billionaires from th...
Sun, Feb 26, 2006February 19, 2006 00:59 IST
The BJP’s foreign policy has traditionally tilted towards America and the viewpoint of the Islamic world gets short shrift. BJP preside...
Sun, Feb 19, 2006February 12, 2006 00:00 IST
Manmohan Singh has been dubbed ‘‘only half a PM’’ by his detractors who claim that he is often kept out of the loop when...
Sun, Feb 12, 2006February 05, 2006 00:00 IST
President George Bush was very keen to address a joint session of Indian Parliament like his predecessor Bill Clinton. But the Left has play...
Sun, Feb 05, 2006