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Opinion | To Just Welcome The 'Immigrant' Is Not The Point - By Shashi Tharoor

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Shashi Tharoor writes: Why Indian-Americans are silent — and its costs

Shashi Tharoor writes: Why Indian-Americans are silent — and its costs
02.10.2025 5

Indian Express

Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor writes: Why Indian-Americans are silent — and its costs

Shashi Tharoor writes: Why Indian-Americans are silent — and its costs
02.10.2025 10

Indian Express

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Remembering Amma's historic UN address

Remembering Amma's historic UN address

On September 27, Mata Amritanandamayi – the beloved “Amma” to millions – turned 72. I was there amid the throngs of devotees and admirers to...

02.10.2025 10

Mathrubhumi English

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Team India, shake hands with Pakistan

Team India, shake hands with Pakistan
25.09.2025 9

Indian Express

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Team India, shake hands with Pakistan

Team India, shake hands with Pakistan
25.09.2025 20

Indian Express

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Opinion | Ports, Power, And The Perils Of Reform: A Parliamentarian's Reflection

22.09.2025 10

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Flood-proofing should become a year-round exercise in Punjab

Flood-proofing should become a year-round exercise in Punjab
18.09.2025 5

Indian Express

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Robert Redford brought nuance to stardom, gravity to romance, and independence to silver screen

Robert Redford brought nuance to stardom, gravity to romance, and independence to silver screen
18.09.2025 5

Indian Express

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Japan's Ambassador to India writes: A new golden chapter for India-Japan ties

Japan's Ambassador to India writes: A new golden chapter for India-Japan ties
18.09.2025 6

Indian Express

Shashi Tharoor

Rethinking capitalism and socialism in India and beyond

Rethinking capitalism and socialism in India and beyond
18.09.2025 4

Indian Express

Shashi Tharoor

Amid extreme weather events, Uttarakhand needs to rethink its highways

Amid extreme weather events, Uttarakhand needs to rethink its highways
18.09.2025 10

Indian Express

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My octopus teacher

My octopus teacher
18.09.2025 4

Indian Express

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Flood-proofing should become a year-round exercise in Punjab

Flood-proofing should become a year-round exercise in Punjab
18.09.2025 2

Indian Express

Shashi Tharoor

Robert Redford brought nuance to stardom, gravity to romance, and independence to silver screen

Robert Redford brought nuance to stardom, gravity to romance, and independence to silver screen
18.09.2025 3

Indian Express

Shashi Tharoor

Japan's Ambassador to India writes: A new golden chapter for India-Japan ties

Japan's Ambassador to India writes: A new golden chapter for India-Japan ties
18.09.2025 3

Indian Express

Shashi Tharoor

Rethinking capitalism and socialism in India and beyond

Rethinking capitalism and socialism in India and beyond
18.09.2025 9

Indian Express

Shashi Tharoor

From Earth to Orbit: Why India’s space programme is more than Rocket Science

From Earth to Orbit: Why India’s space programme is more than Rocket Science

In a country where every rupee spent is scrutinized for its social impact, India’s space programme has often faced the question: is it worth it? The...

18.09.2025 30

Mathrubhumi English

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Opinion | Nepal Gen Z Revolt: What Should India Do?

15.09.2025 10

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Opinion | The Dhaka Blip: Why India Cannot Afford to Look Away

12.09.2025 10

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The Return of Chindia

11.09.2025 40

Indian Express

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Opinion | Trump-Modi: True Healing Will Need More Than A Tweet

06.09.2025 20

NDTV

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Shashi Tharoor writes: America, don't lose India

05.09.2025 40

Indian Express

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Shashi Tharoor writes: America, don't lose India

04.09.2025 30

Indian Express

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A speech I didn’t make: The Indian Ports Bill, 2025

Thanks to the disruption of the Lok Sabha, I was unable to speak in response to the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, which passed without debate. This was a...

02.09.2025 20

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Opinion | Not A T20, But A Test: Why India Must Play The Long Innings With Trump

28.08.2025 10

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Opinion | Bomb And The Button: Time To Call Pakistan's Nuclear Blackmail By Its Name

18.08.2025 10

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Opinion | On Janmashtami, A Few 'Krishna' Lessons For Indian Politics - And Politicians

16.08.2025 40

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Independence and the Indian soul: A reflection on August 15, 2025

Seventy-eight years ago, at the stroke of midnight, India awoke, in Jawaharlal Nehru’s immortal phrase, to life and freedom. That...

16.08.2025 10

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Opinion | Trump Tariffs: India Must Stand Firm Against Unreasonable Demands

08.08.2025 10

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The tightrope of trade: Navigating India-US economic ties

August 1st is the deadline for US tariffs – officially “reciprocal”, but arguably punitive – to kick in. India and the United States do not...

01.08.2025 10

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Opinion | A Rude Awakening For India: Navigating the Trumpian Tempest - By Shashi Tharoor

31.07.2025 10

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Opinion | Beyond Hesitations: Why The India-UK Trade Deal Is An Inflexion Point

25.07.2025 10

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Opinion | The Anguish Of Nimisha Priya And The Imperative Of Compassion

17.07.2025 70

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CH Mohammed Koya: A reformist's enduring legacy in Kerala's social fabric

Today (July 15), as we mark the 98th birth anniversary of C.H. Mohammed Koya, my thoughts, and indeed the thoughts of all who cherish Kerala's unique...

16.07.2025 10

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Opinion | The Dragon-Scorpion Embrace, And Why India Can't Afford To Ignore It

04.07.2025 10

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A wordy voyage with Sumanto Chattopadhyay

A few years ago, when I sat down with Sumanto Chattopdhyay—known and loved by netizens as “The English Nut”, the friendly neighbourhood English...

02.07.2025 10

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Opinion | In The Death Of US-China Engagement, A Lesson for India

19.06.2025 10

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Operation Sindoor: India signals new era of zero tolerance for terror

Weeks after India struck nine known terrorist base-camps and launchpads in Pakistani territory on May 7, an analysis of the military and operational...

16.06.2025 10

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The Saga of Cheraman: Unveiling the power of historical fiction

On Kerala’s vibrant literary stage, few genres ignite the imagination as potently as historical fiction. In this hallowed tradition, Sreekumari...

04.06.2025 10

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Opinion | Foreign Policy Is Not Just High-Table Talk. It Matters

20.05.2025 20

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The trail of blood on Indian soil; chronicle of terror strikes unleashed

Now that the firing has ceased across the Line of Control, and the Chinese-made missiles and Turkish drones have stopped whining across the...

16.05.2025 20

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Opinion | Operation Sindoor: What Can India Expect From The World's Reactions?

07.05.2025 10

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Revisiting Mahatma Gandhi’s landmark visit to Kerala

This year marks the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's visit to Kerala in 1925, a significant chapter in his journey of social reform and India's freedom...

01.05.2025 10

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Ports: A vision for Kerala’s maritime future

As Kerala stands on the cusp of the Vizhinjam Port inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2, a crucial conversation is taking shape about...

01.05.2025 10

Mathrubhumi English

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Shashi Tharoor writes: After Pahalgam, India must hit back smart, not just hard

30.04.2025 10

Indian Express

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Shashi Tharoor writes: After Pahalgam, India must hit back smart, not just hard

30.04.2025 10

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After Pahalgam: India's Options

27.04.2025 20

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Opinion | An Elegy For A Beloved Pope

22.04.2025 20

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Opinion | Aurangzeb, The Ghosts Of History, And The Politics of Remembrance

05.04.2025 20

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