- Eminent economist and member of the UK House of Lords, Lord Meghnad Desai passed away on July 29, 2025.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences on his demise, describing him as an eminent thinker and a bridge between India and the UK.
- Desai was known for his deep attachment to Indian culture and his consistent contribution to Indian public discourse.
- His academic journey began in Vadodara and took him to the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed his PhD in 1963.
- He wrote over 20 books and 200 academic articles on topics ranging from Marxist economics to global capitalism.
- His teaching career at the London School of Economics was marked by scholarly excellence and influence.
- His notable works include Marx ka Badla and Bhagavad Gita Kisne Likhi?, in which he critically examined the fundamental ideas of the Indian Constitution.
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