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Born 09 March 1956
Age 68
Birth Place London
Profession Writer, Politician, Diplomat
Political Party Indian National Congress<small>(2008-present)</small>
In Office Union Minister Of State For Human Resource Development 28 October 2012 - 26 May 2014, Union Minister Of State For External Affairs 28 May 2009 - 18 April 2010, United Nations Under-Secretary-General For Communications And Public Information 1 June 2002 - 9 February 2007, Chairman Of Standing Committee On Communications And Information Technology 13 September 2019 - 12 September 2022, Chairman Of Standing Committee On Chemicals & Fertilizers 13 September 2022 - 12 September 2024, Founder-Chairman Of The All India Professionals Congress 1 August 2017 - 15 November 2023
Residence New Delhi

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Shashi Tharoor BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 08 Feb 2025

Shashi Tharoor has carved a niche for himself in the Indian political arena with his intellectual prowess and eloquence. Born on March 9, 1956, in London, United Kingdom, Tharoor's multifaceted career spans academia, diplomacy, and politics, earning him a reputation as a distinguished statesman and ...a prominent voice in public discourse. Tharoor's educational background is impressive, with degrees from prestigious institutions such as St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in the United States. He excelled academically, displaying a keen intellect and a flair for languages, which he showcased through his impeccable command over English and his ability to articulate complex ideas with eloquence. Tharoor's career took off in the 1980s when he joined the United Nations and served in various capacities for nearly three decades. He held key positions in peacekeeping and humanitarian affairs, earning accolades for his contributions to resolving conflicts and promoting sustainable development across the globe. In 2009, Tharoor made a foray into Indian politics by contesting and winning a seat in the Lok Sabha, representing the Thiruvananthapuram constituency in the southern state of Kerala. As a member of the Indian National Congress party, Tharoor quickly emerged as a charismatic and articulate leader, captivating audiences with his passionate speeches and thoughtful insights. Tharoor’s standing as a leader within and outside the Congress rose substantially after he managed to punch above his weight in the party’s presidential election in October against Mallikarjun Kharge, who had the support of the powerful All India Congress Committee (AICC) establishment. In Kerala, Tharoor’s move to gain a bigger role in Congress politics in the state is likely to change equations in the party’s state unit, particularly the upper-caste Hindu Nair camp that is now dominated by AICC general secretary KC Venugopal, Opposition leader VD Satheesan, former Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala, and former party state president K Muraleedharan. Tharoor’s entry is also likely to divide the Nair camp in the party. Congress MP from Kozhikode MK Raghavan and Youth Congress vice-president KS Sabarinadhan have thrown their weight behind Tharoor despite his defeat in the presidential elections. The extended support of K Muraleedharan to Tharoor’s activities is likely to strengthen the party. Tharoor's appeal transcends political lines, and he is widely regarded as a non-conformist within his own party. He has often expressed progressive views on various social and political issues, advocating for liberal policies, gender equality, and LGBTQ+ rights. Tharoor's vocal stance on secularism and his advocacy for a pluralistic society have earned him respect from a wide spectrum of people across the country. In addition to his political career, Tharoor is a prolific author, with numerous critically acclaimed books to his credit. His literary works showcase his intellectual depth and command over a wide range of subjects, including history, politics, and culture. Tharoor's most famous book, "The Great Indian Novel," is a satirical retelling of the Indian epic Mahabharata, cleverly intertwining mythological characters with real-life political figures. His works have received widespread acclaim for their insightful analysis and elegant prose.

Shashi Tharoor PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse	Tilottama Mukherji (1981, divorced), Christa Giles (2007; 2010), Sunanda Pushkar (2010; died 2014),
Education	University of Delhi (BA), Tufts University (MA, MALD, PhD)

POSITIONS HELD BY Shashi Tharoor

Position	Tenure
Member of the 15th Lok Sabha	23 May 2009 - 18 April 2014
Member of the 16th Lok Sabha	May 2014 - Present
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha	June 2019 - June 2024
Member of the 18th Lok Sabha	June 2024 - Present

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Expressing personal views: Tharoor on remarks on India-Pak conflict

May 16, 2025 4:29 pm

A source in the party had on Wednesday said that Tharoor had “crossed the Laxman rekha” after his statements on the conflict became public.

Operation Sindoor: Opp leaders come out in Foreign Secy support over social media attacks

May 13, 2025 4:10 am

Congress MP and former MoS for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor said in a post on X on Monday: “There’s no doubt that @VikramMisri is an outstanding officer who has served the nation admirably for decades"

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Shashi Tharoor interview: 'Key for de-escalation with Pak, if China gives a message, we may see them dialing down'

May 10, 2025 8:47 am

Shashi Tharoor interview: "India is a status quo power, we want nothing that Pakistan has … it is not in India’s interest to play into Pakistan’s hands by prolonging this conflict," says Congress MP who heads the Parliament’s Standing Committee on External Affairs.

Shashi Tharoor writes: After Pahalgam, India must hit back smart, not just hard

May 01, 2025 11:41 am

India’s moves must leave little doubt about its resolve, while ensuring that these actions do not ignite major hostilities at the expense of the India growth story, which remains our overriding priority

Congress leader tears into Shashi Tharoor's 'no foolproof intelligence' remark: 'Did you become BJP's lawyer?

April 29, 2025 7:47 am

Udit Raj further slammed Shashi Tharoor for going soft on the Modi government, drawing parallels with the political reactions post the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008.

'No foolproof intelligence': Shashi Tharoor cites Hamas attack to draw parallel with Pahalgam

April 28, 2025 10:03 am

Pahalgam attack: Shashi Tharoor acknowledged security lapses but urged a broader perspective and compared the case to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

While it has been earning positive responses from all quarters, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also stepped forward recently to heap praise on Kesari Chapter 2, calling it a "well-crafted film".

Shashi Tharoor lauds Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2: 'What it did was capture the spirit of resistance...'

April 27, 2025 5:52 pm

While it has been earning positive responses from all quarters, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also stepped forward recently to heap praise on Kesari Chapter 2, calling it a "well-crafted film".

'Oh my word, this is going to be disastrous': Can Shashi Tharoor guess Gen Z lingo? Let's find out

April 30, 2025 6:20 pm

“I don’t anymore,” Tharoor admitted with a laugh, “I’m sure I’m way out of touch.”

'Intellectual giant’, joked alongside Stephen Hawking: Remembering physicist-philosopher Dr Ranjit Nair

April 21, 2025 12:00 pm

Founder of Delhi-based Centre for Philosophy and Foundations of Science, Dr Nair died of cardiac arrest Monday

Imposition of one Indian language in different part of country will be disuniting: Shashi Tharoor

April 11, 2025 10:48 am

Giving an example of how two of his college batchmates who were "extreme left" are now BJP MPs, Tharoor said, "If you can't have a safe space on a university campus to say pretty much anything you like, however wrongheaded, however ill informed it is, then what is the university for?” .