Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Meghnad Jagdishchandra Desai |
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| Other Name | Baron Desai |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Atheist |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Gray |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Jagdish Chandra (Civil Servant) |
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| Mother | Mandakini Desai (Homemaker) |
| Siblings | 3 |
| Spouse | Kishwar Ahluwalia |
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Career
| Overview | Meghnad Desai had a distinguished academic and political career. |
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| Early Career | He began as an associate specialist in Agricultural Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, where he developed left-leaning political views and participated in protests. |
| LSE | He joined the London School of Economics in 1965 as a lecturer, eventually becoming a professor in 1983. |
| Contributions | Desai contributed significantly to the field of economics by helping create the Human Development Index and founding the Development Studies Programme at LSE. |
| Publications | He authored over 200 academic articles and books including titles like 'Marxian Economic Theory' and 'Marx's Revenge'. He also wrote columns for various publications. |
| Political Involvement | Desai joined the Labour Party in 1971, became a life peer in 1991, and was known for his vocal criticisms of contemporary politics. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Desai was born into a middle-class family and completed secondary school by age 14. | |
| He was awarded a scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed his PhD in 1963. | |
| An incident from his childhood where he was locked in a bathroom influenced his decision to move abroad. | |
| He has published works that critique various economic theories and engaged in significant political commentary throughout his life. | |
| Desai's commentary on India and its history sparked controversies, including his remarks on the Bhagavad Gita. |
