Shashi Tharoor

"Shashi Tharoor is an award-winning Indian author, diplomat and politician. A former UN Under-Secretary-General, he has published over 20 books including the acclaimed The Great Indian Novel, An Era of Darkness and the bestselling Why I Am a Hindu. His non-fiction work Inglorious Empire became an international sensation, while his columns appear regularly in major publications worldwide. Currently serving as a Member of Parliament, Tharoor is known for his eloquent oratory, impressive vocabulary and incisive commentary on Indian politics and history."