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TopicShashi Tharoor

Topic: Shashi Tharoor

Tharoor charisma, BJP blitz & an underdog—the 3-way battle for Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram may be the BJP’s best chance to open its account in Kerala, with Rajeev Chandrasekhar giving a tough fight to Shashi Tharoor.

‘Not ab ki baar 400 paar, it’s ab ki baar Tihar’ — Tharoor gives 3 reasons BJP ‘knows it’s losing’

In an interview, Thiruvananthapuram MP says he's confident about his prospects despite 3-term anti-incumbency factor & BJP MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar being one of his challengers.

‘Deliberate strategy:’ Congress slams BJP over Jyoti Mirdha’s remarks on ‘change in Constitution’

In the video, Mirdha could be heard saying ‘several tough decisions need to be taken in the country’s interest. We have to make constitutional amendments for them.’

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor accuses INDIA ally CPI of ‘helping’ BJP in his constituency, D Raja hits back

Shashi Tharoor says CPI’s campaign against him in Thiruvananthapuram would ‘divide anti-BJP vote’. CPI's D Raja points to Wayanad, asks why Rahul has been fielded against CPI candidate.

NDA’s ‘economic mismanagement’ has led to hardship, low incomes — Shashi Tharoor in Parliament

Speaking during Lok Sabha debate on interim budget, the Congress MP touched upon various economic issues country is facing, from 2016's demonetisation decision to badly-implemented GST.

‘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.

On Camera

Iran’s real fantasy is to take over Muslim world. Palestine is just a façade

Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.