OPINION

Opinion: We Have Not Proved Wholly Worthy Yet of Ambedkar's Legacy

Opinion: We Have Not Proved Wholly Worthy Yet of Ambedkar's Legacy

Shashi Tharoor | Tuesday April 14, 2015

As the Government and political parties trip over each other to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Bhimji Rao Ambedkar today, it would be a pity if the life of this extraordinary Indian were reduced to one issue - his championship of the Dalit cause.

Opinion: Who Deserves Reservations? Supreme Court's Big Verdict

Opinion: Who Deserves Reservations? Supreme Court's Big Verdict

Shashi Tharoor | Tuesday April 07, 2015

Recent SUpreme Court judgements on reservations may have opened Pandora's Box, says Shashi Tharoor.

Opinion: Modiji Grabs Headlines; State Governments Get the Bills

Opinion: Modiji Grabs Headlines; State Governments Get the Bills

Shashi Tharoor | Thursday April 02, 2015

As parliamentarians spend part of their recess looking at the small print of the Budget before the session resumes this month, the awful realization is sinking in that the Government has perpetrated a stunning fraud on the Indian people.

Opinion: The Damage Done by Gen Singh's Tweets on "Disgust"

Opinion: The Damage Done by Gen Singh's Tweets on "Disgust"

Shashi Tharoor | Tuesday March 24, 2015

Diplomacy requires many qualities, but perhaps the most important is that of putting the national cause before yourself. The old saw that a diplomat is an honest man sent abroad to lie for his country is based on a recognition of this simple fact.

Opinion: Rahul Gandhi and Snoopgate 2 Need an Explanation

Opinion: Rahul Gandhi and Snoopgate 2 Need an Explanation

Shashi Tharoor | Sunday March 15, 2015

This is not just about Rahul Gandhi, but about all of us. It is time for the Government to come clean.

Opinion: BJP Government, Don't Embarrass India

Opinion: BJP Government, Don't Embarrass India

Shashi Tharoor | Friday March 06, 2015

Banning the BBC documentary is a Disgrace, says Shashi Tharoor

Opinion: Jaitley Ji, Where Are The "Big Bold Ideas?"

Opinion: Jaitley Ji, Where Are The "Big Bold Ideas?"

Shashi Tharoor | Saturday February 28, 2015

Shashi Tharoor says Budget 2015 does have a vision-and shortcomings.

Opinion: PM Modi's Olive Branch to his Critics

Opinion: PM Modi's Olive Branch to his Critics

Shashi Tharoor | Wednesday February 18, 2015

Hindu zealotry ticked off - and about time, writes Shashi Tharoor.

Opinion: PDA is in Our Culture. Hindutva Brigade, Take That.

Opinion: PDA is in Our Culture. Hindutva Brigade, Take That.

Shashi Tharoor | Friday February 13, 2015

Shashi Tharoor challenges the bigotry around Valentine's Day.

Opinion: Why I have Spoken Now on Afzal Guru's Hanging

Opinion: Why I have Spoken Now on Afzal Guru's Hanging

Shashi Tharoor | Tuesday February 10, 2015

We must live up to our own values, says Shashi Tharoor

Opinion: Why This Delhi Election Could Set a Big New Trend

Opinion: Why This Delhi Election Could Set a Big New Trend

Shashi Tharoor | Friday February 06, 2015

Shashi Tharoor on what the class factor means for Indian politics.

Opinion: The NRI Factor. Why You Must Vote

Opinion: The NRI Factor. Why You Must Vote

Shashi Tharoor | Monday February 02, 2015

In some states, NRI votes could change who's elected, says Shashi Tharoor.

Opinion: Obama Had Pointed Message for Modi 2.0

Opinion: Obama Had Pointed Message for Modi 2.0

Shashi Tharoor | Wednesday January 28, 2015

Clear warning that PM will fail if he reverts to Modi 1.0, writes Shashi Tharoor.

Opinion: 'Mann Ki Baat' With Obama, Tick. But What Else?

Opinion: 'Mann Ki Baat' With Obama, Tick. But What Else?

Shashi Tharoor | Thursday January 22, 2015

POTUS trip promises little more than pageantry, says Shashi Tharoor.

Opinion: Tharoor Explains His Tweets on Ancient Indian Science

Opinion: Tharoor Explains His Tweets on Ancient Indian Science

Shashi Tharoor | Monday January 05, 2015

Distinguish between genuine accomplishments and absurd claims, he writes.

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