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'Special day for my family': Shashi Tharoor on how he got his name on Mahashivaratri

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Shashi Tharoor revealed he was named after Lord Shiva's crescent due to his birth on Mahashivratri. He shared this personal detail amidst speculations of tension with Congress leadership, following his recent interactions and dissatisfaction over his role. Tharoor's recent actions, including praise for Kerala's Left government, indicate ongoing friction within the party.
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Shashi Tharoor Shashi Tharoor Indian politician, diplomat, and author (born 1956)

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In a lighthearted yet sharp moment during a press conference in New York, Shashi Tharoor was questioned by none other than his son, Ishan Tharoor of The Washington Post. With a smile, Tharoor quipped, "That shouldn’t be allowed," before answering a serious question about Pakistan's role in the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Representing India’s diplomatic response to terrorism under Operation Sindoor, Tharoor emphasized there was “no doubt” among global stakeholders about Pakistan’s involvement. The brief family exchange added a personal touch to a high-stakes global briefing. #ShashiTharoor #IshanTharoor #TharoorMoment #IndiaUSRelations #OperationSindoor #PahalgamAttack #IndiaNews #Diplomacy #WashingtonPost #CouncilOnForeignRelations #PakistanTerror #ShashiQuip #PressConference #ForeignPolicy #IndianPolitics #IndiaAbroad #GlobalTerrorism #TerrorAttack #IndiaUSA #TharoorFamily #ViralMoment #TharoorSpeaks #Journalism #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #CongressMP #WatchThis #USIndia #WashingtonDC #ViralVideo #FatherSonMoment Also Read India Can Engage in Dialogue with Pakistan if Significant Action Against Terrorism is Taken, Says Tharoor :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/india-pakistan-dialogue-conditions-terrorism-action-011-4171623.html?ref=DMDesc Team Shashi Tharoor, Bilawal Bhutto To Jostle In US This Week As India And Pakistan Step Up Diplomatic Push :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/team-shashi-tharoor-bilawal-bhutto-to-jostle-in-us-this-week-as-india-and-pakistan-step-up-diplomat-4170769.html?ref=DMDesc Congress Vs Shashi Tharoor Strife Deepens: Party Says He's Part Of Family, MP Hits Out At Critics :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/congress-vs-shashi-tharoor-strife-deepens-party-says-hes-part-of-family-mp-hits-out-at-critics-4167287.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.152~GR.125~ED.346~

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Kerala Kerala State in southwestern India

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Coronavirus in India latest update: Active cases rise to 5364, Gujarat reports 615 cases, Maharashtra at..., Kerala, Delhi, Bengal most affected

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