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Dr Tharoor was educated in India and the United States, completing a PhD in 1978 at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. During a prior career at the United Nations, he served as a peacekeeper, refugee worker, and administrator, serving as Under-Secretary-General during Kofi Annan's leadership of the organisation. Tharoor is a Columnist and Writer, for Indian and International Publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, Guardian etc. He also served as Contributing Editor and Occasional columnist to Newsweek International. In 2006, the government of India nominated Tharoor for the post of UN Secretary-General. Tharoor finished second, behind Ban Ki-moon of South Korea. Ayoob, Mohammed (8 November 2020). " 'The Battle of Belonging' review: 'Idea of India' in peril". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020 . Retrieved 11 November 2020. Tharoor, Shashi. "Does Shashi Tharoor believe in reincarnation and karma? His new book has an answer". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 29 September 2019 . Retrieved 14 November 2019.

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The mother of Shashi Tharoor (the polymath who is easily the most impressive member of our Parliament), and of his two sisters, is Lily Tharoor. A man who courts controversy". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 15 April 2017 . Retrieved 15 April 2017. Shobha, verse is where her heart lies. “Words, their sound, their structure have music if used well. I wanted to share the joy of poetry and reading aloud with children. As a child, whenever I was told to write something, I would do it in verse.” Shobha’s felicity with words is evident in the book and in her delightful verse examples. The illustrations in the book are by Priya Kuriyan. Additionally, Tharoor is known for his views on a number of topics including economics, history, governance, and geopolitics due to both his well-regarded educational attainment and his broad experience while at the United Nations. He is an outspoken supporter of the Campaign for the Establishment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly, an organisation which campaigns for democratic reformation of the United Nations, arguing that "United Nations needs to open its doors to elected representatives" [56] Many note that it is his combination of wit, charm, wry humour, and intelligence that make him accessible and held in high esteem, both in India and abroad. [57] Shashi Tharoor PETA's 'person of the year' ". The Economic Times. 27 December 2013. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013 . Retrieved 30 December 2013.

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When I presented the book to my mother, she said, why you have written a book on me. What have I done that needs a book? You should’ve have written about your brother,” shared Shobha. Gupte, Pranay (9 May 2006). "Shashi Tharoor: Inside Man". The New York Sun. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016 . Retrieved 16 January 2016. Public Service and Education, S – T". Tufts Alumni. Archived from the original on 23 January 2016 . Retrieved 16 January 2016. Since 1981, Tharoor has also been an acclaimed writer, having authored 15 best-selling works of fiction and non-fiction, all of which are related to India and its history, culture, film, politics, society, foreign policy, and more. Tharoor was elected to 15th Lok Sabha from Thiruvantapuram in Kerala where he defeated P. Ramachandran Nair of the Communist Party of India by a margin of 1,00000 votes.

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Gallery: GQ India's Men of the Year Awards 2009". GQ. CNN. 11 October 2009. Archived from the original on 29 October 2017 . Retrieved 29 October 2017. Federation of Indian Publishers' Hindustan Times Literary Award for the Best Book of the Year for The Great Indian Novel. [107]

Shashi Tharoor wins Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for An Era Of Darkness". India Today. 18 December 2019. Archived from the original on 9 January 2020 . Retrieved 18 December 2019. The Elephant, the Tiger, and the Cell Phone: Reflections on India – The Emerging 21st-Century Power (2007) [131] Shashi Tharoor’s first wife was Tilottama Mukherjee and they have two sons, Ishaan and Kanishk. However, they divorced and Tharoor married a Canadian national named Vhirsta Giles. After splitting from Giles, Tharoor married Sunanda Pushkar, who has a son from a previous marriage. However, she died mysteriously in a hotel room in Delhi. My mother thought it was criminal not to live up to our full potential,” Shobha shared and used the book as an opportunity to inspire younger generation to ‘grow and act’. Storyteller’s voice matters

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For there are many like Lily in India and the world: “ordinary” individuals whose lives occasionally touch the “extraordinary.” This book is for them. Shashi Tharoor's controversial political stint | India News". The Times of India. 18 April 2010. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019 . Retrieved 3 July 2019. Don't Debunk Genuine Accomplishments of Ancient Indian Science, says Shashi Tharoor". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2019 . Retrieved 26 November 2019. The California-based author is also a poet, translator, editor and has been a former non-profit development professional spending two decades as an advocate and fundraiser for persons with disabilities. A celebrated voice-over talent, she received the National Award for best narration / voice over for the film Rhapsody of Rains: Monsoons of Kerala at the 68 th National Film Awards ceremony by President Droupadi Murmu in 2022. Coming out of comfort zone Through a combination of personal observations, life lessons, and philosophical insights, the author chronicles her mother Lily's 'amazing, everyday' story. The end result is a collection of educational vignettes designed to inspire a new generation to grow and act. Every chapter begins with an anecdote that will spark dialogues and transform the reader's life. Good Innings is an intimate chronicle of the life of a loving matriarch with a humble upbringing and an iron will—a lady who learnt from life's lessons and now has her own to offer.

Why Brexiteers need to update their reading of colonial history". New Statesman. 17 March 2017. Archived from the original on 23 March 2018 . Retrieved 22 March 2018. Shobha asserts that when she writes for children, she wants to ensure that there is a learning component in the book as well. “For instance, the picture book on Raja Ravi Varma that was published in 2021 is more than just a short biography of the artist. The story is framed from the perspective of a young narrator and there are two narrative threads in the book. Children read about Raja Ravi Varma and are introduced to his masterpieces. They also have an opportunity to question their own artistic style, aspirations and view of the world.” Shashi Tharoor to receive France's highest civilian award, party leaders congratulate him". Hindustan Times. 11 August 2022 . Retrieved 12 August 2022. During their holidays in Kerala, the children enjoyed the company of relatives and experienced Kerala customs and cuisine. The description of festivals, customs, camaraderie, and worship of the Nair community brings liveliness to the narrative. Lily drew her strength from prayer and faith. A devotee of Guruvayoorappan, Lord Krishna, Lily remained passionate about him as her life unfolded. The high life Shashi Tharoor and his ladies". m.abplive.in. 10 January 2015. Archived from the original on 5 July 2019 . Retrieved 5 July 2019.

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