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Sunanda case: Shashi Tharoor to stand trial from February 21

The Sessions Court will now hear arguments on whether to frame charges against Tharoor and put him on trial.

05 Feb 2019 2:35 AM

Smriti’s ‘janeu’ swipe at Rahul on Shashi Tharoor tweet

Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani said Mr Tharoor has often made comments targeting Hinduism.

31 Jan 2019 1:15 AM

‘An extremely educated and respected person like Tharoor always comes up with such kind of comments related to practices of the Hindu religion,’ BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli said. (Photo: ANI)

Nalin Kohli slams Shashi Tharoor for jibe at UP CM's holy dip in Sangam

This comes after Shashi Tharoor’s controversial tweet on Monday regarding UP CM Adityanath’s holy dip in Sangam.

30 Jan 2019 1:35 PM

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. (Photo: PTI)

Polls will be battle for India’s soul, says Shashi Tharoor

Tharoor, at Jaipur litfest, says fundamentally different idea of nation being advocated.

25 Jan 2019 12:01 AM

Modi, who was accompanied by Governor Justice P Sathasivam entered sprawling shrine through the eastern entrance and spent about 20 minutes there. (Photo: PIB_India | Twitter)

PMO cut us from list, wasn't allowed to enter temple with PM Modi: Tharoor

Incident came to light after Shashi Tharoor took to Twitter and accused PMO of not letting him enter the temple on Tuesday.

16 Jan 2019 11:08 AM

BJP allies deserting sinking ship, says Shashi Tharoor

The BJP is also under pressure from its allies in Uttar Pradesh — Apna Dal (S) and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP).

07 Jan 2019 6:01 AM

In that context, the loan waiver is not necessarily a populist measure, but a prudent stepping stone in a larger mission to rid the system of its ailments, Tharoor said. (Photo: File)

BJP allies deserting 'sinking ship' a telling sign: Shashi Tharoor

Tharoor said BJP must realise that when 'friends are unhappy with you, rest of country will be more negative about your performance'.

06 Jan 2019 2:13 PM

In Shashi Tharoor’s words, it’s a mouth-watering thali with dishes of different regions, varieties, flavours and aromas.

What kind of ‘national identity’ does a culturally-pluralistic India have?

Though inseparably associated with the Hindu religion, the coming Kumbh Mela presents India’s cultural pluralism on a huge canvas.

04 Jan 2019 12:08 AM

Pushkar was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a suite of a Delhi hotel on the night of January 17, 2014. (Photo: ANI)

Hearing in Sunanda Pushkar death case deferred till January 8

A Delhi court deferred hearing under Section 207 of CrPC as some of digital documents supplied to Tharoor were not accessible.

24 Dec 2018 5:25 PM

For the first time in the history of Crossword Book Awards, a celebrity dialogue between Gaur Gopal Das and Soha Ali Khan was organised.

Shashi Tharoor, Ruskin Bond, Soha Ali Khan win big at 16th Crossword Book Award

Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Commonwealth Writers’ Prize winner and prolific author was given the Lifetime Achievement Award, instituted in 2016.

21 Dec 2018 11:53 AM

The Congress leader was charged under Sections 306 (abetment of suicide) and 498A (husband or his relative subjecting a woman to cruelty) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). (Photo: File)

Sunanda Pushkar case: Hearing adjourned till December 20

Sunanda Pushkar was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a suite of a Delhi hotel on the night of January 17, 2014.

18 Dec 2018 6:29 PM

Unemployment India’s biggest problem, says Shashi Tharoor

Shashi said the “polarisation politics” of the ruling BJP was anchored in the sense of belonging that comes out of hatred.

17 Dec 2018 6:45 AM

Tharoor alleged that the video had been posted to defame him and thereby to 'spread an untrue, false and scandalous imputation' against him that he is a 'murder case' accused and that he had been charge sheeted. (Photo: File)

Shashi Tharoor files defamation case against Ravi Shankar Prasad

Shashi Tharoor had earlier sent a legal notice to Ravi Shankar Prasad, seeking an 'unconditional apology' for calling him 'murder accused'.

11 Dec 2018 8:26 AM

Who is the real owner of Kohinoor?

With 20 or so resignations recently from Theresa May’s government, no one can keep track of who the current ministers in any department are.

08 Dec 2018 7:27 AM

PM Modi: Northeast has moved past guns

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had in August stated that Prime Minister Modi wears “outlandish” headgear.

24 Nov 2018 1:03 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said she is not retiring from politics. (Photo: File)

'Sorry Sushma Swaraj will leave Parliament', tweets Shashi Tharoor, EAM responds

Tweeting her response, Sushma Swaraj quipped that she wished both continued in their positions.

21 Nov 2018 9:42 PM

The complaint, by Delhi BJP leader Rajeev Babbar, termed the statement 'intolerable abuse' and 'absolute vilification' of the faith of the people. (Photo: File)

Court takes cognisance of defamation plea against Tharoor for remark on PM

Tharoor had last month claimed that an unnamed RSS leader had compared Modi to 'a scorpion sitting on a Shivling'.

16 Nov 2018 7:12 PM

'If democracy is thriving in India, it is because of the Constitution. It was the constituent assembly headed by Baba Sahab Ambedkar and having many other eminent people which laid the foundation of democracy,' Union minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters. (Photo: File)

Congress cannot look beyond one family, says BJP

Javadekar said Cong talked only about one family and never mentioned Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

14 Nov 2018 3:57 PM

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during latter's book 'Nehru: The Invention of India' launch event in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

‘Nehru legacy undermined daily by those ruling us today’: Sonia Gandhi

Shashi Tharoor lauded Jawaharlal Nehru for strengthening democratic institutions and encouraging 'constructive criticism'.

14 Nov 2018 8:32 AM

Tharoor said the ruling party in the state and the govt acted in haste to push through implementation of SC verdict without adequately involving and consulting all stakeholders. (Photo: File)

Please do not desecrate Sabarimala temple: Shashi Tharoor to BJP, RSS

Tharoor said Sabarimala situation calls for 'extensive consultations and discussions among all stakeholders' rather than 'political drama'.

09 Nov 2018 2:35 PM

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