An author, politician, and former diplomat, Shashi Tharoor is a Lok Sabha MP. Former Minister of State for Human Resource Development in the Government of India, Tharoor has also served as the United Nations Under-Secretary General for Communications and Public Information.
Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) are at the centre of a key debate in India's contemporary curriculum, questioning how to balance our rich intellectual heritage with the universal march of modern science
By Shashi Tharoor May 03, 2026
New Delhi's Rashtrapati Bhavan has seen a significant symbolic shift with the removal of Edwin Lutyens' bust and the installation of C. Rajagopalachari, the first Indian Governor-General
By Shashi Tharoor April 05, 2026
Maps are not just geographical guides; they are political advertisements of global alliances and politics
By Shashi Tharoor March 08, 2026
Constructive journalism offers a path for media to evolve from chronicling tragedies to becoming a key instrument for public safety and social change
By Shashi Tharoor February 08, 2026
Jobs safe from AI are those that require deep-rooted human qualities like touch, trust, and emotional nuance
By Shashi Tharoor January 11, 2026
The proposal to change Delhi’s name is an unnecessary, historically flawed, and politically disruptive diversion that the nation’s capital can ill afford
By Shashi Tharoor December 14, 2025
Nobel Peace Prize paradox arises from its history of perplexing decisions, honouring figures like Henry Kissinger while overlooking Mahatma Gandhi
By Shashi Tharoor November 16, 2025
Donald Trump’s renaming efforts extend beyond geography to political adversaries, showcasing a deliberate strategy of branding and power
By Shashi Tharoor October 19, 2025
Hindi imposition faces resistance in India, not due to dislike for the language itself, but against its forced declaration as a national identity. Indians pragmatically adopt languages for utility, cherishing their rich linguistic diversity over any single-language dominance
By Shashi Tharoor September 21, 2025
India-US relations face a test following President Donald Trump's disparaging comments and new tariffs, which threaten strategic and economic cooperation
By Shashi Tharoor August 24, 2025
Shashi Tharoor's new book examines its 75-year journey as an evolving, dynamic "living" document, shaped by interpretation and societal transformation. Despite challenges to its core values and democratic institutions, the Constitution remains a moral compass, empowering citizens to protect the Republic and speak truth to power
By Shashi Tharoor July 27, 2025
Government must act swiftly to ensure that Kashmir does not lose its place on India’s tourist map
By Shashi Tharoor June 01, 2025
A survey said 47.8 per cent of the Israeli public wants Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept responsibility for October 7 and retire. And, despite President Trump’s White House showdown with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, 52 per cent of Americans support Ukraine
By Shashi Tharoor May 04, 2025
India established its role in global health diplomacy and elevated its stature as a trusted partner in times of crisis
By Shashi Tharoor April 06, 2025