(Encyclopedia) Desai, AnitaDesai, Anitadĕsīˈ [key], 1937–, Indian fiction writer, b. Mussoorie as Anita Mazumdar, grad. Delhi Univ. (B.A., 1957). A prolific novelist, she often paints a subtly…
(Encyclopedia) Desai, Morarji RanchhodjiDesai, Morarji Ranchhodjimôrärˈjē ränchōˈjē [key]Desai, Morarji Ranchhodji dĕsīˈ [key], 1896–1995, Indian political leader. He joined the government in 1956,…
Anita DesaiwriterBorn: 6/24/1937Birthplace: India Born to parents of Indian and German heritage, Desai grew up in New Delhi, India. She spoke German at home, and Urdu and Hindi to friends…
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