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India vs England: Shashi Tharoor spotted with mystery woman; Twitterati goes into a flurry

The famous Indian politician was in the UK for a literature festival and took the opportunity to attend India's World Cup game against the hosts.

Jul 1, 2019

Triple Talaq bill tabled in Lok Sabha; will BJP make instant divorce illegal?

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill has been opposed by many lawmakers including AIMIM chief Asaddudin Owaisi and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor.

Jun 21, 2019

Why Shashi Tharoor will NOT become Congress leader in Lok Sabha

For fear of losing their own relevance the ageing apparatchiks in the party's inner circles will take a stand against Shashi Tharoor's elevation as Congress parliamentary party leader.

May 28, 2019

Shashi Tharoor praises Imran Khan, gets trolled for 'affection towards Pakistan'

Shashi Tharoor retweeted the post saying that he personally knows Imran Khan's interest in the history of the Indian subcontinent.

May 7, 2019

Congress votes going in BJP's account? Foul play suspected in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram

Polling was delayed at several booths due to the EVM malfunctions and it is reported that voting was stopped at a polling station in Chowara booth of Thiruvananthapuram constituency after the voters complained of a malfunction in the system.

Apr 23, 2019

Shashi Tharoor gets head injuries in freak accident during Kerala temple ritual

Tharoor was injured during a temple ritual called Thulabharam. The chain of the weighing scale on which he sat snapped, causing the accident.

Apr 15, 2019

Sabarimala row will help BJP conquer a Lok Sabha seat for the first time in Kerala: Survey

Kerala has been one of the states which the BJP has been trying to conquer, but all in vain. However, a Manorama-Karvy survey has predicted a seat for BJP in the upcoming polls.

Apr 5, 2019

Swara Bhasker, Pritish Nandy, Shashi Tharoor stand with No Fathers in Kashmir against censor board

Earlier having been denied the certification of U, the makers in order to challenge that had voluntarily moved to FCAT the final apex body to settle such disputes when CBFC denies certification or if a filmmaker wishes to challenge the decision.

Jan 16, 2019

Trump's jibe at PM Modi: Shashi Tharoor and other Congress leaders slam US president

Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, Abhishek Singhvi, Randeep Singh Surjewala and Ahmed Patel have slammed US President Donald Trump for his jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India building a library in Afghanistan.

Jan 4, 2019

Parliamentary panel recommends overhauling of road infrastructure along Chinese border

The committee argued that the BRO should work to "achieve full connectivity" and the center should "significantly enhance the level of priority it gives to border roads" against the backdrop of last year's standoff with PLA at Doklam.

Dec 20, 2018

Now, lifetime achievement award for writer Shashi Tharoor

Crossword Book Award introduced the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, which was conferred upon the stalwart, Ruskin Bond, by Gulzar. In 2017, Sudha Murty was conferred the award by leading cardiac surgeon Dr Ramakanta Panda.

Dec 8, 2018

Is anyone a 'bibliobibuli' especially these days? Shashi Tharoor asks on Twitter

In the wee hours of Wednesday (November 21), social media's 'English professor' wondered if anyone can be a 'bibliobibuli,' that too these days? Many are now 'googling' what that means.

Nov 21, 2018

Sunanda Pushkar case: Court orders police to provide documents to Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor charged under sections 498-A (husband subjecting woman to cruelty) and 306 (abetment of suicide) under the Indian Penal Code.

Nov 4, 2018

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Tharoor sends legal notice to Law Minister for calling him 'murder accused'

The notice was sent by Tharoor's lawyer over a video posted by Ravi Shankar Prasad on his official Twitter handle on October 28.

Nov 1, 2018

Shashi Tharoor responds to Twitter outrage over controversial 'Scorpion on Shivling' comment on PM Modi

Tharoor quoted journalist Vinod K Jose of the Caravan, who in turn was quoting an unnamed RSS leader. The original quote came out six years ago.

Oct 29, 2018

Floccinaucinihilipilification made your head spin? Shashi Tharoor believes you may have this 35-letter phobia

After leaving netizens in search of the meaning of floccinaucinihilipilification, Shashi Tharoor believes some of those who raised eyebrows over the long word may have hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia.

Oct 11, 2018

Floccinaucinihilipilification: Shashi Tharoor tweets about his new book on PM Modi, leaves everyone stumped

Social media wordsmith Shashi Tharoor has done it again. Thiruvananthapuram MP has used the word floccinaucinihilipilification to introduce his new book about Prime Minister Namenda Modi. What does the word mean?

Oct 10, 2018

Parliamentary panel recommends rigorous monitoring of Indo-China border

The 2017 Doklam issue is related to the military border impasse between the Indian Armed Forces and the People's Liberation Army of China.

Sep 13, 2018

Shashi Tharoor's 'Why I Am A Hindu' now a web series; politician shares promo

The book is a repudiation of Hindu nationalism and its rise in Indian society.

Sep 5, 2018

Mohanlal's election candidature: Will it become a gamechanger for BJP in Kerala?

RSS kingpins believe that Mohanlal's candidature in the next Lok Sabha elections will become a gamechanger for BJP in Kerala

Sep 5, 2018