Shashi Tharoor urges critics to read his article on Kerala startups’ growth before commenting. His comments came after Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) leaders, led by Opposition Leader V. D. Satheesan, criticised the article. The KPCC leadership has submitted a letter of dissent to the All India Congress Committee. The CPI(M) has welcomed the article, with leaders including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Industries Minister P. Rajeeve appreciating his recognition of Kerala’s startup sector growth. The article was published in the English edition of the Thiruvananthapuram-based Malayalam-language newspaper, The Times of India, on February 16, 2025. It is available on Amazon.com for $3.99 (US$4.99) and on the Kindle Fire for $2.99. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.
