"The notion of 'world leadership' is a curiously archaic one. The very phrase is redolent of Kipling ballads and James Bondian adventures. What makes a country a world leader? Is it population, in which case India is on course to top the charts, overtaking China as the world's most populous country by 2034?"
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Shashi Tharoor is an esteemed Indian politician, writer, and former diplomat, born on March 9, 1956, in London. He rose to prominence as the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and later transitioned into Indian politics, currently serving as a Member of Parliament. Tharoor is celebrated for his eloquent writings and advocacy on issues such as globalization and India's role in a changing world. With a legacy steeped in literary prowess and public service, he continues to inspire many with his profound insights into contemporary society.
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"I believe in an India of pluralism and diversity, not of religious bigotry and caste politics. I believe in an India that is secure in itself and confident of its place in the world, an India that is a proud example of tolerance, freedom and hope for the downtrodden."
Shashi Tharoor
"Education in India has made monumental progress since Independence but continues to face daunting challenges at multiple levels, particularly in terms of quality, infrastructure and dropout rates. We have islands of excellence floating in a sea of mediocrity."
Shashi Tharoor"The U.N. guards the vital principles entrenched in its charter, notably the sovereign equality of states and the inadmissibility of interference in their internal affairs. It is precisely because the U.N. is the chief guardian of both these sacrosanct principles that it alone is allowed to approve derogations from them."
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"In China, national priorities are established by the Government and then funded by the state; in India, priorities emerge from seemingly endless discussions and arguments amongst myriad interests, and funds have to be found where they might."
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