There are voices in Indian politics that shout, voices that provoke, and voices that merely echo party lines. And then, there is Dr. Shashi Tharoor--a voice of reason, of intellect, of grace. In an era of soundbite politics, where outrage is currency and truth is negotiable, he remains steadfast in his commitment to facts, to ideas, to the principles of democracy. He does not seek refuge in rhetoric but chooses the harder path: the path of speaking the truth even when it is inconvenient. It is this courage--this unwavering commitment to integrity--that makes him not just a politician but a statesman.