Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:13pm on 29 Jul 2025,Tuesday India
Eminent economist, writer, and academic Meghnad Desai passed away at the age of 84. Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned his death, stating that Desai “played a role in deepening India-UK ties” and was “always connected to India and Indian culture.” Born in Gujarat in 1940, Desai taught at the London School of Economics for nearly four decades and was a noted author of several acclaimed books on global economics and politics. PM Modi added he would “fondly recall” discussions with Desai, praising his valuable insights. Condolences poured in from academic and diplomatic communities across India and the UK. (PC: News18)
