I Should Have Joined Politics at the Age of 40: Shashi Tharoor [India]

Times of India, The (August 30, 2009)

Author: Lall, Rashmee Roshan

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I Should Have Joined Politics at the Age of 40: Shashi Tharoor [India]

South Block might almost be an architectural metaphor for Shashi Tharoor, PhD, international diplomat for 31 years, barely six months old in Indian politics and minister of state for external affairs. The building was designed by British architect Herbert Baker using Mughal and Rajputana styles. So too Dr Tharoor, balancing flag-waving with internationalism. As his government completed 100 days in office, he spoke to Rashmee Roshan Lall. Excerpts from the interview.

100 days of your government. 100 days as a first-time MP. Not quite 100 days in office for you personally. How hard has it been to be the ne...

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