Shashi Tharoor

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1. When was Shashi Tharoor born?March 9, 1956
2. Where was Shashi Tharoor born?London, England
3. What is the UN secretary-general candidacy?Finished second in the 2006 selection process
4. What is the member of parliament?Representing Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, since 2009
5. Who is Shashi Tharoor?Shashi Tharoor is a smart and friendly person from India who works as a politician, author, and diplomat.
6. How did Shashi Tharoor earn a doctorate?He earned a doctorate in International Relations from Tufts University when he was just 22 years old.

Under-Secretary-General: A high-ranking official within the United Nations system, assisting the Secretary-General.
External Affairs: Relating to a country's relationships and interactions with other nations.
Sahitya Akademi Award: A prestigious literary award given by the Sahitya Akademi (India's National Academy of Letters).
Public Intellectual: An academic or scholar who engages with the public on matters of political, social, and cultural interest.