Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor is an Indian politician, diplomat, and author.

He served as UN Under-Secretary General and Indian Minister of State for External Affairs.

Tharoor is known for his prolific writing, including novels, non-fiction, and newspaper columns.

His works often focus on Indian themes and are characterized by an "Indo-nostalgic" perspective.

Tharoor's most famous book is "The Great Indian Novel," a satirical retelling of the Mahabharata set in modern India.

He is recognized for his eloquent observations on India's cultural heritage and development, frequently lecturing and commenting on Indian affairs internationally.