National Mathematics Day - Observed on 22nd December

Is mathematics a universal language?

Yes, mathematics is considered a universal language. Its principles and concepts are consistent across cultures and geographical boundaries.

Did Ramanujan ever attend college or university?

Srinivasa Ramanujan had no formal college education. His mathematical insights were largely self-developed.

What is the significance of Ramanujan's number, 1729?

Known as the "Hardy–Ramanujan number," 1729 is famous for an incident where G. H. Hardy, visiting Ramanujan in the hospital, mentioned arriving in a rather dull taxi with the number 1729. Ramanujan immediately declared it an interesting number as the smallest positive number that can be expressed as the sum of two cubes in different ways (1729 = 1³ + 12³ = 9³ + 10³).

Are there any unsolved mathematical problems related to Ramanujan's work?

Yes, several problems and conjectures inspired by Ramanujan's findings remain unsolved, contributing to ongoing research in number theory and related fields.

What is the importance of zero in mathematics?

Zero plays a fundamental role in mathematics, serving as a placeholder and enabling the decimal system. It's also crucial in various mathematical operations and has deep philosophical and historical significance.