Not many Asians have imposed their presense and commanded respect of the world diplomatic community as Dr.Sashi Tharoor has ! He has carved himself a unique working style and UN adopted him a 22 year old young man. This Doctrate from Fletcher school of Diplomacy has worked his way thorugh the UN hierarchy purely on his merit not to mention his natural passion for the Job.
First big assignment as UNHRC chief at Singapore & various other high profile stints garlanded his ever growing resume`. But Tharoor never let down his another "Lover" ! He always knew she deserved more attention & always seduced him to her world - Writing !! Otherwise no way can a higly occupied man produce 9 books ,including one on bollywood!!
He has always been a poster boy of the Indian identity though he spoke fluent french than most Asians ! India threw its full support for the post of UNSG. A worthy try which was cut short by other growing "powers" ! Also his strong advocacy for restructuring the UN might have reflected back. That is one page which no S.G has ever dared to read. As Mr.T.P.Sreenivasan, a former Indian Diplomat in his rediff article says : "At least two permanent members were known not to be too enthusiastic, as he did not fit the image of an ideal Secretary General that they had in mind."
The literary genius inside him became evident in "The Great Indian Novel" ! Tharoor 100% succeeded in getting the approval of the International audience ! Modern history he delivered thorugh "India from midnight to millenium" is testimony of his passion for history & Literature ! M F Hussain brought more colorful side with their combined work.
The St.Stephen's alumni can do more good to India today through his international stature. I earnestly hope our diplomatic community would earn more by seeking the advise of this easy & outgoing Diplomat !! He might leave UN on March 31,2007 but his accomplishments cannot be erased & his contributions ever inscribed in the books of the great Institution the world still believes in !! All the best Mr. Tharoor, India & UN are proud of you !
First big assignment as UNHRC chief at Singapore & various other high profile stints garlanded his ever growing resume`. But Tharoor never let down his another "Lover" ! He always knew she deserved more attention & always seduced him to her world - Writing !! Otherwise no way can a higly occupied man produce 9 books ,including one on bollywood!!
He has always been a poster boy of the Indian identity though he spoke fluent french than most Asians ! India threw its full support for the post of UNSG. A worthy try which was cut short by other growing "powers" ! Also his strong advocacy for restructuring the UN might have reflected back. That is one page which no S.G has ever dared to read. As Mr.T.P.Sreenivasan, a former Indian Diplomat in his rediff article says : "At least two permanent members were known not to be too enthusiastic, as he did not fit the image of an ideal Secretary General that they had in mind."
The literary genius inside him became evident in "The Great Indian Novel" ! Tharoor 100% succeeded in getting the approval of the International audience ! Modern history he delivered thorugh "India from midnight to millenium" is testimony of his passion for history & Literature ! M F Hussain brought more colorful side with their combined work.
The St.Stephen's alumni can do more good to India today through his international stature. I earnestly hope our diplomatic community would earn more by seeking the advise of this easy & outgoing Diplomat !! He might leave UN on March 31,2007 but his accomplishments cannot be erased & his contributions ever inscribed in the books of the great Institution the world still believes in !! All the best Mr. Tharoor, India & UN are proud of you !
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