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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Who is Ishan Tharoor? Meet journalist son of Shashi Tharoor who questioned father
In a moment that drew attention both in diplomatic circles and the Indian media, Ishan Tharoor, a Washington-based journalist and son of senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor , posed a pointed question to his father during an official engagement in the United States. The query revolved around Pakistan's role in the Pahalgam terror attack , which claimed 26 lives. As Shashi Tharoor led a multi-party Indian delegation on Operation Sindoor , Ishan, in his professional capacity, raised questions regarding international response and Pakistan's repeated denials—bringing family, politics, and journalism into one spotlight. Ishan Tharoor: Columnist at The Washington Post Ishan Tharoor is an established global affairs columnist at The Washington Post, where he regularly covers international diplomacy, geopolitics, and historical legacies shaping today's world. His journalistic career spans nearly two decades, starting with Time magazine before moving to The Washington Post in 2014. He has earned a reputation for his analytical and critical insights into complex global issues. Educational background and early life of Ishan Tharoor Born in Singapore in 1984, Ishan is the twin son of Shashi Tharoor, who was then serving as an international diplomat. He studied at Yale University, graduating in 2006 with a degree in history focused on race and migration. He was also awarded the prestigious Sudler Fellowship, a mark of distinction in the arts and humanities. Academic contributions Beyond journalism, Ishan has also engaged in academia. Between 2018 and 2020, he worked as an adjunct instructor at Georgetown University, where he taught a course titled Global Affairs in the Digital Age at the university's School of Foreign Service. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologist: Just Add 1 Drop Of This Household Item To Any Dark Spot And Wait 3 Minutes Dark Spot Corrector Undo His academic focus aligns closely with his journalistic beat—global politics and historical narratives. The moment that made headlines During a public interaction in Washington, D.C., where his father was representing India in Operation Sindoor, Ishan asked Shashi Tharoor whether any of the countries visited demanded evidence of Pakistan's involvement in the Pahalgam terror attack. He also raised the issue of Pakistan's consistent denial of such allegations. The question sparked conversations across media for its boldness and irony—son grilling father on a sensitive geopolitical issue. US: Tharoor's Savage Reply After His Journalist Son Ishaan Confronts On Proof Against Pakistan Shashi Tharoor's response Shashi Tharoor responded that no country had asked for proof, citing a '37-year pattern' of Pakistani involvement in similar attacks. He emphasized that India's retaliatory measures were based on strong evidence and that global partners recognized this context. He humorously noted that he hadn't 'planted' the question, acknowledging Ishan's journalistic independence. Public reactions and legacy The father-son exchange has been widely discussed as a rare instance where professional duty intersected with personal ties on an international stage. It also reinforced Ishan Tharoor's standing as a credible journalist unafraid to ask tough questions—even to his own father.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Shashi Tharoor answer's son's tough question at US press briefing; cites evidence of Pak culpability in Pahalgam attack
The Indian all-party diplomatic delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, faced a pointed question during a press conference in New York — from none other than Tharoor's own son. Ishan Tharoor, a foreign affairs columnist at The Washington Post, took the mic to pose a serious question about Pakistan's alleged involvement in the recent Pahalgam terror attack. When Ishan rose to ask the question, Tharoor jokingly remarked, 'It shouldn't be allowed.' Tharoor clarified for the audience that the journalist questioning him was indeed his son. When Ishan introduced himself and picked up the mic to ask his question, the senior Tharoor gestured to lift the mic higher. Thereafter the proceedings shifted to a serious mode. Ishan Tharoor asked whether any country had sought evidence from the Indian delegation regarding Pakistan's involvement in the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people, most of them tourists. He also asked about Pakistan's repeated denials of any role. Tharoor responded that while foreign governments had not demanded evidence, 'the media have asked in two or three places.' He emphasized that India would not have taken military action without solid proof: 'Let me say very clearly that India would not have done this without convincing evidence.' Tharoor outlined three main reasons behind India's conclusion of Pakistan's involvement. He cited Pakistan's 37-year record of supporting terrorism while issuing denials. He referenced the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the safe haven given to Osama bin Laden near a Pakistani military facility, and the intercepted communications between terrorists and handlers during the Mumbai siege. 'They will dispatch terrorists and deny it until they are caught red-handed,' he said. Tharoor noted that the Resistance Front, widely recognized as a proxy for the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack within 45 minutes—before most of the world had even heard of the incident. Though the claim was later retracted, he said, the initial admission was telling. India has presented evidence against the group at the UN Security Council's 1267 Sanctions Committee, though listing was blocked, allegedly due to Pakistan's membership on the committee.
