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TopicShashi Tharoor

Topic: Shashi Tharoor

An author, a diplomat & a politician agree Indian democracy needs reform—none of them knows how

Academic Radha Kumar's book launch with Shashi Tharoor was all about the renewal of democracy—just no solutions.

Kabul tales to Adani encounter, book launch dishes glam & grit of business travel

‘Going Places’, featuring the travel tales of 21 business leaders from around the world, was launched at Delhi’s IIC last week. 1st class & 5-star can come with frustrations too.

Shashi Tharoor’s former aide detained at Delhi airport for smuggling 500-gm gold chain

Shiva Kumar Prasad, 72, worked part-time in Tharoor’s airport assistance team and was found to be in possession of an aerodrome entry permit.

Rajeev Chandrashekhar is modern, moderate. But tragically loyal to bigoted BJP

Rajeev Chandrasekhar is up against Shashi Tharoor in Thiruvananthapuram. He’s marketing himself to a state that has traditionally radiated contempt for the BJP.

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.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.