S Jaishankar Comments on Watching The Diplomat and Diplomacy Portrayal
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed his viewing of the political thriller series The Diplomat during the NDTV World Summit 2026. He described the show as distinctly American and noted that such dramas exaggerate diplomatic work for entertainment, while a realistic depiction might be dull. Jaishankar also shared that watching shows related to his profession feels like a 'busman's holiday,' as he finds it hard to disconnect from his work even during leisure.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 36/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 22 Oct, 02:53 pm. Other outlets followed.
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