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‘Not bothered’ by Modi’s popularity, 2024 polls should be fought on issues, says Shashi Tharoor at JLF

Speaking at Jaipur Literature Festival, Congress MP says only ones voting directly for Modi are those from his constituency Varanasi, rest voting for those who represent them in Parliament.

Launch of book on fact-checking BJP propaganda drips with liberal snobbery, contempt

The launch of Love Jihad and Other Fictions, was attended by Shashi Tharoor, Asaduddin Owaisi, Vrinda Grover, Jean Dreze, Romila Thapar, Prannoy Roy, Nidhi Razdan and others.

BJP may lead as single-largest party but allies could shift towards opposition, says Shashi Tharoor

Senior Congress leader made the comments during the ongoing Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) session, 'India: The Future is Now,' on Saturday.

Shashi Tharoor demands laws to regulate control of news organisations by business, political entities

The Congress MP added free media was the lifeblood of the country’s democracy & 'distinction between facts, opinions and speculation should not be allowed to blur into irrelevance'.

‘Temples not a stage for political theatre’ — Congress’s Shashi Tharoor won’t attend Ram Mandir opening

Thiruvananthapuram MP first from party to publicly announce a decision. No word yet on whether invitees Sonia, Kharge, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury will attend 22 January inauguration.

Ashoka University prof’s paper full of political fog. It only disproves 2019 electoral fraud

Shashi Tharoor to Nishikant Dubey--nobody has thoroughly read Sabhysachi Das' paper to understand its content and context. Both are closely intertwined.

Manmohan Singh was ‘firm on govt matters’ — book launch inspires lookback at highs & lows of ex-PM eras

Also speaking at launch of journalist Neerja Chowdhury’s book ‘How PMs decide’, Sharad Pawar said during Babri Masjid row, Narasimha Rao heeded BJP MP's opinion despite cabinet's advice.

Cricket nostalgia, political nods — Sehwag & Tharoor’s jokes liven up cricket book launch

Cricket administrator Amrit Mathur's book Pitchside is an inside account of the Indian team — from Sachin’s favourite seat to Tiger Pataudi’s dislike for public appearances.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee has just been gift-wrapped, returned to the RSS in a new book

Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right 1924–1977 shatters BJP poet-politician’s reputation as a liberal hero. “I recognise more of Vajpayee in this book," said BJP's Swapan Dasgupta.

‘Not calling for ban’: Shashi Tharoor says ‘The Kerala Story’ film misrepresents ‘our reality’

Pinarayi Vijayan-led govt Sunday slammed the makers of the film, saying they were taking up the Sangh Parivar propaganda of projecting the state as a centre of religious extremism.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.