Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor

politician India

Shashi Tharoor is an Indian politician, author, and former diplomat, currently serving as a Member of Parliament for the Indian National Congress. Known for his articulate speeches and extensive knowledge on global affairs, Tharoor has held various significant positions, including serving as the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. He has gained prominence not only for his political career but also for his literary contributions, having authored several books on Indian politics, history, and culture. Tharoor is often recognized for his progressive views and his ability to engage in thoughtful discourse on contentious issues, making him a notable figure in contemporary Indian politics.

Born on Jul 09, 1956 (69 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.03%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
13,454,086
Power
28,282$
Sentiment
6.20
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 9 6.22 0.80% +20% 1,380,004,385 13,259,829 $2,900,000 27,865$
Guyana 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 786,552 732 $6,000 6$
Bangladesh 1 6.00 0.12% +0% 164,689,383 193,525 $350,000 411$
Totals 11 1,545,480,320 13,454,086 $3,256,000 28,282$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

India India: Shashi Tharoor declined to accept the 'Veer Savarkar Award', calling the organisers irresponsible for announcing his name without his agreement. 5

The Times of India: 'Will not accept': Shashi Tharoor declines 'Veer Savarkar Award'; here's what he said | India News

India India: Shashi Tharoor emerged as the only senior Opposition figure reportedly invited to the President’s banquet for Vladimir Putin. 7

The Times of India: Expect massive visa backlogs: Ex-USCIS official's warning as Trump orders review of Green Cards

Guyana Guyana: The article is authored by Shashi Tharoor, who discusses the impact of Trump's tariffs on India. 5

Stabroek News: Trump's tariffs are hitting India hard

India India: Shashi Tharoor clarified that he did not intentionally skip the Congress huddle, claiming that he was on a flight returning from Kerala when the meeting took place. 5

The Times of India: Congress vs Tharoor: MP skips party’s key huddle; cites travel hurdle | India News