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This book provides a comprehensive portrayal of the history of Indian mathematicians and statisticians and uncovers many missing parts of the scientific representation of mathematical and statistical research during the 19th and 20th centuries of Bengal (now West Bengal), India. This book gives a brief historical account about the establishment of the first-two departments in an Indian university, where graduate teaching and research were initiated. This was a unique distinction for the University of Calcutta which was established in 1857. The creation of the world famous Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in Calcutta (now Kolkata) is also briefly described. The lives and works of the 16 pio...
In British India during the 1920s, a brilliant student jumped from graduation directly into research in the subject of his passion, mathematics, rejecting lucrative career options. In the next 20 years with whirlwind speed he made exceptional achievements with his voluminous work in Legendre polynomials and his original work in Albert Einstein’s ‘Unified Field Theory’ at the Edinburgh University using a futuristic approach of ‘fifth dimension.’ His research was characterized not only by its originality and speed, but by the fact that it was done almost single-handedly without the luxury of working in a top tier university such as Harvard or Berkeley. His publications, including a b...
This Book Is A Creative Abridgement Of The Four Volumes Of Harivansh Rai Bachchan S Autobiography Translated Into English. In His Brilliant Translation, Rupert Snell Has Succeeded In Communicating The Power And Intensity That Made The Original Work A Classic In The Genre Of Autobiographical Writing In India. Intensely Personal Memoirs Spanning Several Generations. Traces The History Of Bachchan S Forefathers. Includes The Meteoric Rise Of Amitabh Bachchan In The World Of Hindi Cinema.
"The Great Mathematicians of Bharat" emerges as a seminal work, aligning perfectly with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes the integration and appreciation of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in contemporary education. This book meticulously documents the rich legacy of India's mathematical geniuses, serving as a crucial resource in rekindling interest and respect for Bharat's profound mathematical traditions. It underscores the symbiotic relationship between cultural ethos and scientific inquiry, highlighting how Indian mathematicians not only contributed to the field of mathematics but also how their work was deeply interwoven with Hindu spiritual and cultural practices. By chronicling the journey from ancient sages to modern masters, the book provides a comprehensive view of the evolution of mathematical thought in Bharat, thus fulfilling NEP 2020's objective of integrating indigenous knowledge with modern academic frameworks. In doing so, it not only educates but also inspires, setting a precedent for future academic endeavours to explore and celebrate India's rich intellectual heritage.
Like religion and spirituality, India has also been a top country in mathematics and science. And today again it is marking a different identity on the map of the whole world. There is amazing achievement in IT i.e. Information Technology and today India has become a superpower in the world in this field. In ancient times India's physicians like Charaka, Sushruta, Jivaka and amazing alchemists like Nagarjuna were world famous and scientists like Aryabhata, Varahamihira, Brahmagupta and Bhaskaracharya made astonishing discoveries in science as well as mathematics. Today everyone accepts India's great contribution in this direction. Similarly, the invention of 'zero' is a discovery of India, which opened the door to the latest discoveries in science and mathematics. In this book, well-known litterateur and science-thinker Prakash Manu has told about the life and great contribution of such epoch-making scientists of India, by reading which child and adolescent readers will know about the great scientific tradition of their country. At the same time, a dream and a new courage Will arise within them to come forward and do something new in this field.
This volume provides the most up-to-date and holistic but compact account of the peopling of the world from the perspective of language, genes and material culture. The book provides detailed answers to the question of where we all came from.
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This book is an attempt to look at the ordinary IITians, the dreams they had, the hardships and challenges they faced, and the difference they made, as told by the IITians themselves. The book does not seek to glorify any particular IITian or focus on individual accomplishments. Instead, it looks at the stories of IITians from the first graduating class of 1955 till today . The book is a chronicle of the history of IITs in a uniquely personal way and their contributions to India and, in fact, the whole world. It looks at the making of the ‘IIT’ brand. Through the stories of IIT alumni, readers may find answers to the question of what attracts global multinationals to IIT campuses to recr...