As an Indian, and now as a politician and a government minister, I've become rather concerned about the hype we're hearing about our own country, all this talk about India becoming a world leader, even the next superpower. Shashi Tharoor concerncountrygovernment share on social
Global challenges also require global solutions, and few indeed are the situations in which the United States or any other country can act completely alone. Shashi Tharoor actchallengecompletely Change image and share on social
The episode of the 'shoe bomber,' Richard Reid, has suddenly meant more feet being bared at airports than at the average Hindu temple. My solution has been to replace my customary lace-up Oxfords with a pair of slip-on loafers when I fly. Generals are always fighting the last war, and security screeners are the same. Shashi Tharoor airportaveragebare share on social
The steep decline in America's image and standing after 9/11 is a direct reflection of global distaste for the instruments of American hard power: the Iraq invasion, Guantanamo, Abu Ghraib, torture, rendition, Blackwater's killings of Iraqi civilians. Shashi Tharoor abuamericaamerican share on social
Among the many international consequences of Barack Obama's stunning victory in the United States is worldwide introspection about whether such a breakthrough could happen elsewhere. Could a person of color win power in other white-majority countries? Shashi Tharoor barackbreakthroughcolor share on social
There was a time when bright people had few prospects for higher education and good jobs here. But that is changing. India is no longer seen as an undesirable place to work or pursue research. Shashi Tharoor brightchangeeducation Change image and share on social
The Internet is emblematic of an era in which what happens in Southeast Asia or southern Africa - from democratic advances to deforestation to the fight against aids - can affect Americans. As has been observed about water pollution, we all live downstream now. Shashi Tharoor advanceaffectafrica share on social
Because so many voters happen to be illiterate, India invented the party symbol, so that voters who could not read the name of their candidate could vote for him or her anyway by recognizing the symbol under which they campaigned. Shashi Tharoor campaigncandidatehappen share on social
I don't go by my caste, creed or religion. My works speak for me. Shashi Tharoor castecreedreligion Change image and share on social
Indian democracy has often been likened to the stately progress of the elephant - ponderous in its gait and reluctant to change course, but not easily swayed from its new path when it does. Shashi Tharoor changedemocracyeasily Change image and share on social