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Coomi Kapoor
Coomi Kapoor is a veteran journalist and currently serves as the Contributing Editor for The Indian Express. With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, she is regarded as one of India's most seasoned political reporters, offering a ringside view of the capital’s shifting power dynamics.
Experience & Career Trajectory Kapoor has held pivotal roles across India's leading media houses. Her long-standing association with The Indian Express has seen her serve in various critical capacities, including Chief Reporter, Special Correspondent, and Editor (Delhi). Beyond the Express Group, her extensive editorial experience includes:
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Principal Correspondent, India Today
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Political Editor, Illustrated Weekly
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Editor (News), Sunday Mail
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Bureau Chief, Indian Post
Expertise & Insight Her forte lies in deep-dive political reporting and analysis. Kapoor’s career has tracked the evolution of Indian democracy, witnessing the transition of power from the regime of Indira Gandhi to the contemporary rise of the Aam Aadmi Party.
She is widely celebrated for her ability to blend hard-hitting political news with engaging commentary. Since 1985, she has penned a popular political diary, known for its wit and "lighter vein" approach to serious political developments. Her syndicated columns have been carried by numerous newspapers across the country.
Global Authority Kapoor’s journalistic credibility extends beyond India. She has served as a stringer for The Times, London, and as a columnist for The Star, Malaysia, establishing her as a respected voice in the international media landscape.
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Inside Track: Missing splendourSubscriber Only
December 14,2025 07:45:21 AM
A visit last month to the over 250-year-old palace built by France in Puducherry for its Governor-Generals, which later served as the Raj Niwas for the Union Territory’s Lieutenant Governors, was an eye-opener.
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Inside Track: Leader Below ParSubscriber Only
November 30,2025 07:14:46 AM
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Inside Track: Bihar ki BaatSubscriber Only
November 16,2025 07:08:53 AM
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Inside Track: Uska Bat, BallSubscriber Only
November 02,2025 07:12:45 AM
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Inside Track: Zenana politicsSubscriber Only
October 19,2025 06:35:41 AM
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Inside Track: Gilli Danda TacticsSubscriber Only
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Inside Track: Evolving RSSSubscriber Only
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July 13,2025 07:05:07 AM
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June 29,2025 07:05:19 AM
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