All posts tagged: Tharoor

‘One Kerala story, state remains model of communal harmony despite identity politics’, says Shashi Tharoor after UDF sweep

‘One Kerala story, state remains model of communal harmony despite identity politics’, says Shashi Tharoor after UDF sweep

Published by Webster

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described Keralam as a “model of communal harmony” despite the growing influence of identity politics in the country, citing the electoral choices made by voters across communities in the recently concluded 2026 Assembly elections. In a post on X, Tharoor termed it “One Kerala story” and highlighted how constituencies with majority populations from one community elected candidates belonging to another faith. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Shashi Tharoor calls for ‘serious introspection’ after Congress poll results

Shashi Tharoor calls for ‘serious introspection’ after Congress poll results

Published by Webster

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for “serious introspection” within the Congress following its mixed performance in the recently concluded assembly elections across four states and one Union Territory. While acknowledging a major win in Kerala, Tharoor admitted that the party needs to reassess its strategy after setbacks elsewhere, reported ANI. Tharoor calls for course correction after mixed results Reacting to the results, Tharoor said the party must carefully analyse what worked in some regions and failed in others. He pointed out that while victories offer encouragement, defeats should serve as lessons. “The party will have to do some very serious introspection,” he said, stressing the need for a realistic evaluation of campaign strategies, organisational strength, and voter outreach, reported ANI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Shashi Tharoor as Kerala CM? Congress MP dodges key question ahead of counting as exit polls project UDF win | Watch

Shashi Tharoor as Kerala CM? Congress MP dodges key question ahead of counting as exit polls project UDF win | Watch

Published by Parlour News

With counting just hours away in Kerala – and other three states and a union territory – the key question that looms over the Congress is who is going to be its chief ministerial candidate if the party comes to power. The exit polls for Kerala have predicted a win for the Congress-led UDF and if that translates into poll results tomorrow, the grand old party will have to see who its CM candidate will be. Track updates on Election 2026 Congress MP Shashi Tharoor after casting vote during the Kerala Assembly elections, at a polling station, in Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (PTI) Congress MP and senior leader Shashi Tharoor was asked a question related to this only. Will he be the CM of Kerala? Here is how Tharoor responded to the question: “I know exactly what you’re trying to get me to say. I’m not saying any of that. The answer is very clear.” How Congress chooses a CM candidate He further detailed on the process of selecting a chief minister from the …

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor meets Iran’s Ambassdor to India Mohammad Fathali, discusses ‘prospects for peace’

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor meets Iran’s Ambassdor to India Mohammad Fathali, discusses ‘prospects for peace’

Published by Webster

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor held a meeting with the Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali on Tuesday and discussed “prospects for peace” in the region amid the ongoing tensions. Tharoor also met with Omid Bebellian, an Iranian diplomat. “Received a courtesy call from Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali @iranambIndia yesterday. We had a detailed and constructive discussion on current events and on the prospects for peace and regional stability at this difficult time. The Ambassador, a former Deputy Foreign Minister, was accompanied by Omid Bebelian, the first Iranian diplomat with a PhD in Modern Indian Studies!” Tharoor posted on X. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Shashi Tharoor posts a glowing review of Malayalam film Achappa’s Album

Shashi Tharoor posts a glowing review of Malayalam film Achappa’s Album

Published by Webster

MP Shashi Tharoor revealed through his latest post on social media that the recently released Malayalam drama Achappa’s Album was shot at his ancestral home. Sharing his views on the movie, the politician termed it as “a rare gem that manages to be both a whimsical time-travel adventure and a deeply moving exploration of the bonds that define us.” Revealing the synopsis of Achappa’s Album in his own words, Shashi Tharoor wrote, “The story follows a mischievous 14-year-old boy who, after one prank too many, is given a unique “correction” by his magician grandfather. Through a touch of magic, he swaps places with the 14-year-old version of his own father, a man who, in the present day, is a strict, workaholic stranger to his son. For 48 hours, they inhabit each other’s eras, facing the unique pressures, joys, and heartaches of their respective teenage years. They return to the present not just as father and son, but as two people who finally see each other (sic).” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, …

Shashi Tharoor says recent Malayalam film shot at his ancestral home stands out in an ‘era of loud blockbusters’

Shashi Tharoor says recent Malayalam film shot at his ancestral home stands out in an ‘era of loud blockbusters’

Published by Parlour News

MP Shashi Tharoor took to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday to post his review of a recent Malayalam release. Revealing that he might be a little ‘biased’ as the film was shot at his ancestral home, he stated that he believes it stands out in an ‘era of loud blockbusters’. Shashi Tharoor was all praise for this recent Malayalam release. Shashi Tharoor reviews Malayalam film Shashi was all praise for the recent release, Achappa’s Album, calling it a ‘rare gem that manages to be both a whimsical time-travel adventure and a deeply moving exploration of the bonds that define us.’ He then revealed what the film was about, writing, “The story follows a mischievous 14-year-old boy who, after one prank too many, is given a unique “correction” by his magician grandfather. Through a touch of magic, he swaps places with the 14-year-old version of his own father, a man who, in the present day, is a strict, workaholic stranger to his son. For 48 hours, they inhabit each other’s eras, facing the unique …

MP Shashi Tharoor turns photographer for Priyanka Mohan at banquet for South Korean President; meets Aoora too

MP Shashi Tharoor turns photographer for Priyanka Mohan at banquet for South Korean President; meets Aoora too

Published by Parlour News

MP Shashi Tharoor took to his social media on Monday evening to post pictures of him bumping into actor Priyanka Mohan and K-pop star Aoora at the President’s banquet. He penned a sweet note, calling it a ‘delight’ to have run into them at the banquet. He even turned photographer for Priyanka and clicked a picture. Priyanka Mohan clicked a selfie with Shashi Tharoor at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Shashi Tharoor on meeting Priyanka Mohan, Aoora Shashi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that he was invited to the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the President’s banquet for South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. He wrote that it was great to catch up with his ‘old friend’ Cho Hyun, Foreign Minister of Korea and other senior officials at the banquet. Shashi then added that the ‘historic event of diplomacy and friendship’ was aided by a ‘delicious Rajasthani vegetarian fare’. He also wrote: “After two excellent conversations with @DrSJaishankar and CJI SuryaKant at the banquet, I had two unexpected encounters on the way out. Given the Korean connection, it was a delight …

Shashi Tharoor rejects Kiren Rijiju’s tag after bill fails in Lok Sabha| India News

Shashi Tharoor rejects Kiren Rijiju’s tag after bill fails in Lok Sabha| India News

Published by Parlour News

Over two days of a heated debate in the Lok Sabha over the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which deepened the divide between the BJP and the Opposition, a lighter moment emerged during a post-adjournment interaction between Opposition MPs and the Parliamentary Affairs Minister. Congress leader shares a post-adjournment selfie (X/ShashiTharoor) In a post on X, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor shared a post-adjournment selfie with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. Tharoor quipped that when Rijiju explained why he was calling the Opposition “anti-women,” he was pointed out that no one could ever call him (Tharoor) anti-women. “A little post-adjournment gathering of Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha with our charming Parliamentary Affairs Minister. When @KirenRijiju explained why he & his party were calling the Opposition ‘mahila virodhi’, it was pointed out to him that no one could ever call me anti-women! He conceded the point…,” he wrote as the caption. Also Read: Why the women’s quota bill failed in the Lok Sabha despite more votes in favour | Explained Tharoor went on to praise women, calling …

Tharoor says delimitation not needed for women quota| India News

Tharoor says delimitation not needed for women quota| India News

Published by Parlour News

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said in the Lok Sabha on Friday that delimitation, or redrawing of constituencies, has been proposed by the government in haste, “the same haste that you showed on demonetisation”. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor pointed out that the laws being proposed simply speak of census-based reallocation of seats. And that would mean eventual loss of share for southern states. (PTI File) “And unfortunately, we all know what damage that (demonetisation) did to the country. Delimitation will turn out to be political demonetisation,” said the Kerala MP, referring to the demonetisation of high-denomination notes by PM Narendra Modi’s government in November 2016. “Don’t do it,” Tharoor said. Follow: Live updates from Parliament Also read | What’s the G-word at heart of delimitation fear? Gerrymandering, explained in the Indian context He also pointed out that the laws being proposed simply speak of census-based reallocation of seats. That would mean the southern states like Kerala could have a lower share of seats as they have controlled their population, while Hindi-belt states like UP and Bihar …

Shashi Tharoor can’t keep calm, Congress MP runs out of superlatives after ‘rare generational talent’ smashes RCB

Shashi Tharoor can’t keep calm, Congress MP runs out of superlatives after ‘rare generational talent’ smashes RCB

Published by Parlour News

What were you doing when you were 15? This is the common theme on social media as the world continues to go gaga over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi‘s exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. After announcing himself on the biggest stage last year, one thought that the left-handed batter would find the going tough in the 19th edition of the tournament; however, the youngster is proving the entire world wrong. On Friday, Sooryavanshi leapfrogged his Rajasthan Royals opening partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal, to wear the Orange Cap. En route, he also decimated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowling attack, smashing 78 runs off 26 balls with the help of eight boundaries and seven sixes. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 78 runs against RCB. (AP) Out of his 78 runs, 74 came in boundaries, and his blitz ensured that the Royals registered their fourth win on the trot to consolidate the position at the top of the points table. Just as the entire world did, even Shashi Tharoor, the Congress MP, ran out of superlatives to describe the …