Her work brought artisans of India, Pakistan and Vietnam and was taken up by the Indian government as an instrument of diplomacy to bring together crafts practitioners from all over the globe to share their skills and assist in capacity building.

A selection of her articles on politics, social issues, women, human rights, foreign affairs, etc.

She edits and publishes a monthly political journal of democratic socialist thought and action called The Other Side.

She has been deeply involved in heritage issues at all levels and has received awards from PHD Chamber and FICCI for her work in culture and arts and as a role model for women leaders.

[10][11] After Tehelka's scandal Operation West End broke out, where she was accused of accepting a bribe of two lakh rupees.

[12] The scandal embarrassed the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and sullied the image of Defence Minister George Fernandes leading to his resignation.