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Gita Mehta
Gita Mehta, whose writing shaped perspectives of India, dies at 80
In 1979 Gita Mehta published her first book, 'Karma Cola: Marketing the Mystic East,' a mix of anecdotes and commentary that took a satirical look at the faddish pursuit by hippies and other Westerners of enlightenment in India’s ashrams.
22 September 2023, 06:28 IST
Gita Mehta, whose writing shaped perspectives of India, dies at 80
22 September 2023, 06:28 IST
Gita Mehta declines Padma Shri citing 'timing'
Eminent writer Gita Mehta declined to accept the Padmi Shri, saying it could be "misconstrued" in a year of major elections.
26 January 2019, 13:04 IST
Gita Mehta declines Padma Shri citing 'timing'
26 January 2019, 13:04 IST