Meghnad Desai, eminent Indian-born economist and author, dies at 85

Meghnad Desai, Indian-origin economist, dies at 85

Desai was a member of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords and a leader of the Labour Party.

Economist Meghnad Desai dies at 85, PM recalls his role in boosting India-UK ties

Lord Meghnad Desai, eminent economist and House of Lords member, died at 85. He was a former professor at the London School of Economics, author, and influential voice in India-UK relations.

Renowned economist Meghnad Desai passes away at 85; PM Modi condoles his demise - The Tribune

Distinguished Indian-origin economist, author, and member of the UK House of Lords, Lord Meghnad Desai, passed away at the age of 85 on Tuesday, prompting an outpouring of condolences from across the world, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron.

Iconic Economist Lord Meghnad Desai Passes Away at 85

Iconic Economist Lord Meghnad Desai Passes Away at 85 Lord Meghnad Desai, the esteemed British Indian economist and House of Lords peer, has died at the age of 85. Sources close to the family in London reported that he passed away in a hospital in Gurugram following a health setback. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led worldwide tributes to this prolific figure known for promoting India-UK relations.Prime Minister Modi expressed his sorrow on socia…

Renowned economist, House of Lords peer Meghnad Desai dies

London: Lord Meghnad Desai, renowned British Indian economist and House of Lords peer, died on Tuesday at the age of 85. He is believed to have passed away in a hospital in Gurugram following a health issue, sources close to the family in London indicated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to the Gujarat-born parliamentarian and thinker, who played a prominent role in deepening India-UK relations. “Anguished by the passing away of Shri M…

British-Indian economist and House of Lords peer Meghnad Desai dies at 85, PM Modi pays tribute

Renowned British-Indian economist and House of Lords peer Lord Meghnad Desai passed away at the age of 85 in Gurugram, reportedly due to a health issue. Born in Vadodara in 1940, Desai earned a PhD in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and taught at the London School of Economics.