Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor has been a Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, since 2009. He is a published author and a former diplomat
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Opinion | Not A T20, But A Test: Why India Must Play The Long Innings With Trump
The winning strategy is not to take a swing for the fences but to play a long innings by building a steady, unshakeable score. India must neither rupture its relationship with the US nor yield to pressure. The game plan is endurance.
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Opinion | Bomb And The Button: Time To Call Pakistan's Nuclear Blackmail By Its Name
For decades, Pakistan's military has wielded its nuclear arsenal not as a deterrent, but as a diplomatic cudgel - a tool to intimidate India, extract concessions, and shield itself from accountability.
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Opinion | On Janmashtami, A Few 'Krishna' Lessons For Indian Politics - And Politicians
Politicians should be humble and grounded. Arrogance, abuse of power, and a lack of respect for the rule of law inevitably lead to a leader's downfall, both politically and morally.
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Opinion | Trump Tariffs: Talks Are Welcome, But India Shouldn't Give In To Bullying
India values its relationship with the United States. But friendship must be built on mutual respect, not unilateral demands. We cannot accept a framework where one side dictates terms and the other is expected to comply without question.
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Opinion | A Rude Awakening For India: Navigating The Trumpian Tempest - By Shashi Tharoor
To simply buckle under US pressure would be a profound miscalculation for India, yielding not just economic ground but strategic dignity.
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Opinion | Beyond Hesitations: Why The India-UK Trade Deal Is An Inflexion Point
For long, Indo-UK relations have been shadowed by the echoes of a colonial past. While that history must never be forgotten, it is crucial to acknowledge the evolving dynamics of a modern, democratic India and a globally engaged Britain.
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Opinion | The Anguish Of Nimisha Priya And The Imperative Of Compassion
Nimisha's story is, sadly, one that epitomises the hopes and vulnerabilities of many Keralites who seek opportunity in distant lands.
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Opinion | The Dragon-Scorpion Embrace, And Why India Can't Afford To Ignore It
The "two-front" conundrum involving Pakistan and China is not a hypothetical scenario for India; it is a live challenge that necessitates constant vigilance and strategic preparedness.
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Opinion | In The Death Of US-China Engagement, A Lesson for India
India must understand that the future does not belong to those who imitate - neither the American model nor the Chinese one - but to those who craft their own narrative of growth and sovereignty.
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Opinion | Foreign Policy Is Not Just High-Table Talk. It Matters
Foreign policy involves much more than just eloquent speeches; it means working strategically for an authoritative, or at least more representative, seat at the high tables of global governance.
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Opinion | Operation Sindoor: What Can India Expect From The World's Reactions?
There is a clear concern within the international community about the potential for the situation to escalate, especially given that both nations are nuclear-armed.
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After Pahalgam: India's Options - By Shashi Tharoor
A major terrorist attack from across the border has once again plunged our nation into a crisis, provoking nationwide anger. This time it is the cynical murder of 26 tourists in Pahalgam.
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Opinion | An Elegy For A Beloved Pope
Pope Francis' depth of experience, gleaned from a life lived in service, from the streets of Buenos Aires to the Vatican, imbued his leadership with a unique authenticity.
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Opinion | Aurangzeb, The Ghosts Of History, And The Politics of Remembrance
The ideological battle unfolding today, whether over Aurangzeb or the broader legacy of Islamic rule, reflects the interplay between history and nationalism.
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Opinion | Three-Language Row And Some Hard Facts You Can't Wish Away
Questions of regional identity are the reason that states assert their autonomy in educational policies. We can't wish this reality away.
