Shashi Tharoor (born 1956), a four-term Member of Parliament for Thiruvananthapuram, is a bestselling author of twenty-three books spanning fiction and non-fiction.
A former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and a former Minister of State for Human Resource Development and External Affairs in India, he is celebrated for his eloquence and witty command of English, which makes his speeches captivating.
Known for blending intellectual depth with an approachable charm, he captivates audiences with his storytelling and sharp humor.
Among his many accolades are the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, and the Crossword Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 2019, he received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his book An Era of Darkness in the category of English Non-Fiction.