The Harvard India Conference 2026, held on February 14-15, focused on various important topics related to India under the theme "The India We Imagine." Indian Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and actor Priyanka Chopra were invited as speakers, generating expectation among attendees that they would appear together on stage. However, they ended up participating in different sessions at the event.

A social media post had initially suggested that both Tharoor and Chopra would share the stage, causing some disappointment when that did not happen. In response, Shashi Tharoor took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his disappointment humorously, saying, "But not together, alas!" This response added a lighthearted touch to the discussions surrounding the event and garnered attention on social media.

The conference's theme encouraged discussions about India's future, and although Tharoor and Chopra were not present together, their individual contributions were still seen as valuable. The humorous exchange about their separate appearances reflects the excitement and engagement generated by the event, showcasing how celebrities and political figures can intersect in public discourse, especially in forums related to significant global issues.