Prior to his assignment with The New Indian Express, he was the editor of Language publications in India Today news magazine.
Mr Chawla has the unique distinction of being the only journalist ever in India whose story had led to the fall of a Government in New Delhi.
He scooped the controversial Jain Commission report on the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi.
[citation needed] While at India Today, he hosted a popular talk show Seedhi Baat on Aaj Tak channel where he grilled prominent personalities.
He hosted Sachchi Baat on National Voice, Siddhi Gal on PTC News and is the editorial director of The New Indian Express Group.