Namita Bhandare writes on gender and other social issues and has 25 years of experience in journalism. She has edited books and features in a documentary on sexual violence. She tweets as @namitabhandare
Articles by Namita Bhandare
I feel India's need: Kiran Desai
An interaction with NDTV's Barkha Dutt had a varied audience get together at Diggi Palace, the festival venue, reports Namita Bhandare.
Published on Jan 20, 2007 10:22 PM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, Jaipur
Literature Fest in Jaipur
The three-day festival aims to promote and encourage a love of literature by bringing authors and readers together, reports Namita Bhandare.
Published on Jan 18, 2007 03:37 PM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
In the heart of wilderness
Africa is all about adventure, even when you are stuck in slush waiting for the rescue jeep, writes Namita Bhandare.
Published on Jan 12, 2007 11:39 PM IST
None | Namita Bhandare | Urban Gypsy
The art of sealing
As the art season gets going in the city, gallery owners begin scouting around for new locations, reports Namita Bhandare.
Published on Nov 24, 2006 09:18 PM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
Different strokes
MTV?s irreverent humour and Kandagaon?s traditional iron craft come together in an exhibition that takes contemporary art to the edge of desire, Namita Bhandare.
Published on Nov 19, 2006 02:30 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare
Devil?s advocate: Jethmalani
At 83, Ram Jethmalani has probably been called a maverick more times than he can remember, writes Namita Bhandare.
Published on Nov 11, 2006 03:15 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare
The lost world of the Maharaja
Despite the harsh terrain, the Rann of Kutch is a stretch of spectacular beauty, writes Namita Bhandare.
Published on Nov 04, 2006 03:52 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare
The lost world of the Maharaja
Despite the harsh terrain, the Rann of Kutch is a stretch of spectacular beauty, writes Namita Bhandare.
Updated on Nov 04, 2006 12:39 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare | urban gypsy
Force behind Kutch's economy
Chanda Shroff is the moving force behind a project that sustains thousands of families, reports Namita Bhandare.
Published on Oct 29, 2006 02:01 PM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, Bhuj
She helps Kutch weave its economy
Chanda Shroff is the moving force behind a project that sustains thousands of families in drought-prone Kutch, reports Namita Bhandare.
Updated on Oct 26, 2006 03:35 PM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, Bhuj
Force behind Kutch's economy
Chanda Shroff is the moving force behind a project that sustains thousands of families, reports Namita Bhandare.
Published on Oct 26, 2006 02:11 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, Bhuj
Kashmir disputed on Jet flight path
A significant part of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir is marked as ?disputed territory? on the flight path of Jet Airways' recently introduced in-flight entertainment programme.
Published on Sep 30, 2006 03:25 PM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
Jet gives away Kashmir
Jet Airways recently introduced its in-flight entertainment system on some flights on the Delhi-Mumbai, Mumbai-Hyderabad and Mumbai-Bangalore routes, reports Namita Bhandare.
Published on Sep 30, 2006 02:56 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
Jet gives away Kashmir, blames programmer
A significant part of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir is marked as ?disputed territory? on the flight path of Jet Airways' recently introduced in-flight entertainment programme.
Published on Sep 30, 2006 01:48 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
Time ripe for gay rights
Indian citizens from all walks of life have come forward to sign a letter written by author Vikram Seth asking for the overturning of section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. The section makes homosexual activity illegal and a criminal offence.
Published on Sep 16, 2006 11:26 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
Time ripe for gay rights
Eminent citizens come forward to sign a letter written by Vikram Seth, reports Namita Bhandare. Will you support?
Updated on Sep 16, 2006 04:05 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
The power of the signature
The power of the signature
Published on Jul 15, 2006 02:24 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare & Nandini R Iyer, New Delhi
Steel Will: Lakshmi Mittal
If 2005 was the coming out year for Lakshmi Mittal, 2006 has been the year of the dog fight.
Published on Jun 24, 2006 02:36 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
Christie?s catches Indian fakes
As many as six paintings at Christie's auction of contemporary Indian art in New York on Thursday were withdrawn over questions of their authenticity. These included two watercolours by M F Husain, three works by F N Souza and a tempera by Ganesh Pyne. The paintings were withdrawn on the day of the auction itself.
Published on Apr 01, 2006 01:56 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
Christie's drops 'fake' Indian art
As many as six paintings at Christie's auction of Indian art in NY have been withdrawn over doubts of authenticity, reports Namita Bhandare.
Updated on Apr 01, 2006 04:33 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
What?s his excuse?
Zahira Sheikh is paying the price for perjury. Her flip-flop-flip has cost her a year?s jail sentence plus a Rs 50,000 fine. There?s no reason why Shyan Munshi, hostile witness in the Jessica Lall case and no victim, should be treated any differently.
Published on Mar 17, 2006 12:53 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare
Satish Gujral fete
A retrospective of the artist's works, on display at a premier Delhi art gallery, tells a variety of tales.
Updated on Feb 09, 2006 02:31 PM IST
None | Namita Bhandare (HT Style), Mumbai
Another feather in Gujral?s cap
He is one of the country?s best-known artists. Now, premier art institution, the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Delhi, is honouring Satish Gujral with a retrospective of his works.
Published on Feb 08, 2006 03:16 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare
Police after old pal Press
THERE IS a new twist to the Maxim-Khushboo tale. Ever since the lad mag Maxim published an admittedly morphed picture of the southern film star -- using her face on the body of a woman dressed in underwear -- Khushboo has threatened legal action.
Published on Feb 04, 2006 12:42 PM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
Latest in Khushboo vs Maxim
Refusing to accept Maxim Editor's apology, actress Khushboo has filed a petition with Chennai Police.
Updated on Feb 04, 2006 07:18 PM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
Police go after old pal Press
Refusing to accept Maxim Editor's apology, actress Khushboo has filed a petition with Chennai Police.
Updated on Feb 04, 2006 11:11 AM IST
None | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
Flying high
Swiss International Air Lines is not out to spoil you silly. But it scores on ?quality, reliability and hospitality?.
Published on May 03, 2005 05:11 PM IST
PTI | Namita Bhandare
Death penalty won't solve problem
In November last year the rape of a Maulana Azad Medical College student in broad daylight focused attention on how unsafe Delhi had become for women. A public furore broke out and Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani declared that convicted rapists should be given the death sentence.
Updated on Jun 29, 2004 09:22 PM IST
PTI | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
Meet consensus: No fences
A consensual theme that emerged from HT Leadership Initiative was 'need to open borders, extend dialogue and expand understanding among South Asian nations'.
Updated on Dec 14, 2003 02:02 AM IST
PTI | Namita Bhandare, New Delhi
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