Mathematics
(Search results - 15)BiographyOct 31, 2023, 3:22 PM IST
Shakuntala Devi’s Biography | Birth | Education | Family | Marriage | Achievements | World Records | Awards
Shakuntala Devi was an Indian researcher, writer, and social worker. She was famously known as the ‘human calculator.’ She showcased her arithmetical talent in Europe in 1950 and in New York City in the year 1976. She made a Guinness World Record in 1982 by multiplying two 13-digit numbers in just 28 seconds.
Lifestyle NewsAug 3, 2022, 2:57 PM IST
Gagan Pratap’s newly launched book ‘SSC CGL Chapter Wise’ receives profound appreciation from students
‘SSC CGL Mains Chapter Wise’ book has recently become the No.1 Bestseller book on the e-commerce platform Amazon.
India UntoldFeb 7, 2020, 10:44 AM IST
What Connects India To Alan Turing, The Genius Who Helped Solve Hitler’s Enigma?
Some of you might know him as the father of modern computing and artificial intelligence. Some others might know him for his contribution during the World War II, when he broke open Adolf Hitler’s ‘unsolvable’ Enigma code system. Alan Turing – mathematics genius, whose past believe it or not finds a direct connection to India. Let’s take a look at Alan Turing’s lesser-known Indian connect in this episode of India Untold with Sunita Iyer.
CultureOct 22, 2019, 2:19 PM IST
When Pak Nobel Laureate Glorified India's Guru-Shishya Tradition
A recent thread of Tweets went viral after the incident of Pakistan’s first Nobel Laureate in Physics Dr. Abdus Salam dedicating his prize to his Indian mathematics professor Anilendranath Gangopadhyay was remembered, in the wake of Abhijit Banerjee’s accomplishment. Here’s the story of a teacher extraordinaire and his Nobel winning student.
BollywoodOct 15, 2019, 2:49 PM IST
Vidya Balan shares new teaser of 'Shakuntala Devi-Human Computer'
Vidya Balan who will be seen playing a mathematics wizard in the upcoming film 'Shakuntala Devi-Human Computer' released another teaser of the film.
IndiaMar 15, 2019, 11:27 AM IST
Odisha state education board’s negligence costs 108 students
Mathematics answer sheets of 108 students are missing. Poor administration and negligence have already led to the cancellation of English paper.
IndiaFeb 21, 2019, 7:49 PM IST
Amit Shah says Rahul Gandhi 'doesn't know mathematics'
BJP president Amit Shah lampooned AICC president Rahul Gandhi saying he doesn't know mathematics, nor does he have the sense of how potatoes are grown
IndiaJan 18, 2019, 2:24 PM IST
LifestyleDec 22, 2018, 5:16 PM IST
Srinivasa Ramanujan’s birth anniversary: 10 facts you should know about Indian math genius
Srinivasa Ramanujan was such a genius that he discovered his own theorems and compiled as many as 3,900 results independently
IndiaDec 22, 2018, 2:00 PM IST
National Mathematics Day: India fondly remembers the iconic Srinivasa Ramanujan on 131st birth anniversary
Srinivasa Ramanujan is remembered for his contributions to mathematical analysis, infinite series, continued fractions and number theory.
IndiaNov 6, 2018, 3:59 PM IST
Bengaluru student to receive $ 400,000 from US-based breakthrough challenge
Breakthrough Junior Challenge is a global science video competition designed to inspire creative thinking about fundamental concepts in the field of life sciences, physics, and mathematics.
IndiaOct 22, 2018, 6:58 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Teacher beaten up for sexually harassing 15-year-old girl student (Video)
A mathematics teacher was beaten up by relatives of a girl, who accused him of sexually harassing a 15-year-old student.
IndiaSep 28, 2018, 12:24 PM IST
Telugu officially recognised as 'fastest growing Indian language' in US
Between the year 2008 and 2012, nearly 26,000 students stepped into the US, most of whom were pursuing degrees in engineering, technology, science, or mathematics.
IndiaAug 2, 2018, 8:56 PM IST
My Nation in 100 seconds: From Mamata Banerjee's battle against illegal Bangladeshis to Congress leader Anand Sharma's false claims against BJP
Watch todays latest news including Mamata Banerjee's battle against illegal Bangladeshis, Assam government restricting an eight-member TMC delegation at Silchar airport, militants killed in an encounter at Khumriyal, Indian-Australian mathematician winning mathematics' prestigious Fields medal to Congress leader Anand Sharma's false claims against BJP and more in My Nations in 100 seconds.
Other CinemaJul 23, 2018, 1:40 PM IST
Viral video: Indian-origin boy stuns with harmonium in The Voice Kids UK
Indian kids have always hogged the limelight at several global platforms, be it Spelling Bee, singing shows or general knowledge competitions or mathematics. Joining the list is a 10-year-old London boy, Krishna, who stunned the judges on The Voice Kids UK 2018 with his talent. The super-hit TV reality show invites young talent to come and sing on stage