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Page 24 - Shashi Tharoor

View: Modi govt's internal disruptions are undermining the 'India' story

People across the globe are now more aware than ever of incidents of beef violence, the rise of gau rakshaks, the assassinations of rationalists

View: Modi govt's internal disruptions are undermining the 'India' story
Updated On : 08 Apr 2019 | 5:44 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor nominates Kerala fishermen for Nobel Peace Prize: Here's why

Fishermen groups across the country represent some of the most socio-economically underdeveloped segments

Shashi Tharoor nominates Kerala fishermen for Nobel Peace Prize: Here's why
Updated On : 07 Feb 2019 | 7:51 AM IST

Criminal defamation case against Tharoor for "scorpion" remark against PM

In his complaint, Delhi BJP leader Rajeev Babbar alleged that Tharoor with "mala fide intention made the statement which is not only abuse of the Hindu deity but also defamatory"

Criminal defamation case against Tharoor for "scorpion" remark against PM
Updated On : 03 Nov 2018 | 4:21 PM IST

An RSS leader compared Modi to 'scorpion sitting on Shivling', says Tharoor

RS Prasad hit out at Tharoor for the remarks, which also evoked strong reaction on social media

An RSS leader compared Modi to 'scorpion sitting on Shivling', says Tharoor
Updated On : 28 Oct 2018 | 9:30 PM IST

Great diagnosis, bad medicine, Mr Modi; time for you to go, says Tharoor

Tharoor said instead of his rhetoric of ushering in transformational change in the country's progress, Modi focussed on his votebank

Great diagnosis, bad medicine, Mr Modi; time for you to go, says Tharoor
Updated On : 28 Oct 2018 | 7:10 PM IST

Simply complex: Tharoor's Twitter 'floccinaucinihilipilification' explained

At the expense of his latest victims, who were too petrified to pronounce the biggies he threw at them, Tharoor had a good laugh on Twitter recently

Simply complex: Tharoor's Twitter 'floccinaucinihilipilification' explained
Updated On : 13 Oct 2018 | 12:49 AM IST

BJP slams Tharoor for remarks on Modi's 'outlandish headgear'

Shashi Tharoor had asked why PM Modi refuses to wear a Muslim skull cap but dons such headgears

BJP slams Tharoor for remarks on Modi's 'outlandish headgear'
Updated On : 07 Aug 2018 | 9:05 AM IST

Better to be a cow than a Muslim at some places in India: Shashi Tharoor

The remarks came days after 28-year-old Akbar Khan was lynched by a mob in Rajasthan's Alwar district on suspicion of cow smuggling

Better to be a cow than a Muslim at some places in India: Shashi Tharoor
Updated On : 23 Jul 2018 | 8:30 AM IST

BJP activists vandalise Shashi Tharoor's office over 'Hindu-Pak' remark

Activists of the BJP's youth wing today defaced the office of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor here, police said, days after he sparked a row with remarks that the BJP, if voted to power again, will rewrite the Constitution and pave the way for creation of a "Hindu Pakistan". Members of the Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) raised slogans against Tharoor and poured black oil in front of his office, while demanding an apology for his comments. "Today @YUVAMORCHABJP vandals attacked my constituency office in Thiruvananthapuram. They poured black engine oil on signs, doors, walls & gate, drove away innocent citizens waiting with their petitions, put up offensive banners & shouted slogans asking me to go to Pakistan," Tharoor tweeted. "We have all been warned. The BJPs answer to the simple question have you given up the dream of a Hindu Rashtra? is apparently vandalism & violence. That is the face they have shown in Thiruvananthapuram today. Most Hindus will say ...

BJP activists vandalise Shashi Tharoor's office over 'Hindu-Pak' remark
Updated On : 16 Jul 2018 | 7:00 PM IST

Kolkata court issues summons to Shashi Tharoor on 'Hindu Pakistan' remark

Tharoor was also sued under Section 2 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971

Kolkata court issues summons to Shashi Tharoor on 'Hindu Pakistan' remark
Updated On : 14 Jul 2018 | 11:04 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor granted regular bail in Sunanda Pushkar death case

Tharoor had moved the sessions court for anticipatory bail apprehending arrest

Shashi Tharoor granted regular bail in Sunanda Pushkar death case
Updated On : 07 Jul 2018 | 11:31 AM IST

Sunanda case: Tharoor gets anticipatory bail, needs court nod to go abroad

Special Judge Arvind Kumar granted Congress MP Shashi Tharoor the relief on a personal bond of Rs 100,000

Sunanda case: Tharoor gets anticipatory bail, needs court nod to go abroad
Updated On : 05 Jul 2018 | 12:50 PM IST

BJP wounded India's soul by unleashing intolerance: Congress MP Tharoor

Tharoor lashed out at the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, accusing it of indulging more in marketing and PR exercise rather than doing actual work on the ground

BJP wounded India's soul by unleashing intolerance: Congress MP Tharoor
Updated On : 18 Apr 2018 | 11:31 PM IST

Modi govt is promoting narrow-minded idea based on Hindutva: Tharoor

Tharoor praised Mukul Sangma for improvement in education and health sectors

Modi govt is promoting narrow-minded idea based on Hindutva: Tharoor
Updated On : 23 Feb 2018 | 10:25 PM IST

Upset that Rajnath diverted blame for BJP worker's attack on Rahul: Tharoor

Tharoor responded to Rajnath's allegations on Rahul Gandhi not complying with security arrangements

Upset that Rajnath diverted blame for BJP worker's attack on Rahul: Tharoor
Updated On : 08 Aug 2017 | 3:27 PM IST

Tharoor files defamation suit of Rs 2 cr against Arnab, Republic in HC

Asks HC to restrain TV channel from broadcasting any show relating to death of his wife

Tharoor files defamation suit of Rs 2 cr against Arnab, Republic in HC
Updated On : 26 May 2017 | 10:11 PM IST

Sunanda Pushkar case: Republic TV reports 'outright lies', says Tharoor

I am angered that someone would exploit a human tragedy for personal gain and TRPs: Shashi Tharoor

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Updated On : 09 May 2017 | 8:46 AM IST

Passports could be applied from post offices shortly, says Shashi Tharoor

He said around 86 post offices have already started work in this regard

Passports could be applied from post offices shortly, says Shashi Tharoor
Updated On : 01 May 2017 | 10:24 PM IST

Jadhav death sentence an assault on international laws, says Shashi Tharoor

Geneva conventions have been violated by Pakistan, says Tharoor

Jadhav death sentence an assault on international laws, says Shashi Tharoor
Updated On : 11 Apr 2017 | 6:11 PM IST

Mental health bill: Health minister thanks Shashi Tharoor for suggestions

Shashi Tharoor had said he has lived with a victim of mental illness and knows the pain

Mental health bill: Health minister thanks Shashi Tharoor for suggestions
Updated On : 28 Mar 2017 | 10:49 AM IST