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Topic: Mathematics

Why over 50 DU teachers are opposing proposed FYUP syllabus for maths

In a petition to head of department, 52 DU professors have argued, among other things, that proposed syllabus for maths reduces credit hours for core courses.

No one thought I could make it: Ramanujan Prize winner Neena Gupta who solved Zariski problem

Gupta received the Ramanujan Award, announced on 10 December, in particular for her solution to the Zariski Cancellation Problem — a fundamental one in algebraic geometry.

Students scared of Maths in Indian middle schools, the fear only grows with time, survey says

There are several reasons for the disconnect, the core being the redundancy of conventional teaching, said the Cuemath survey.

Riemann Hypothesis: 161-yr-old Math mystery Hyderabad physicist is waiting to prove he solved

Dr Kumar Eswaran first published his solution to the Riemann Hypothesis in 2016, but has received mixed responses from peers. A USD 1 million prize awaits the person with the final solution.

Studying engineering without physics and maths is like a building without foundation

AICTE making maths, physics optional for engineering sounds ‘flexible’ only on paper. Its bridge courses won’t fix the problem.

School closure has made a dent in language & math skills among children — study

On average, 92% children have lost at least one specific language ability and 82% have lost at least one specific mathematical ability from the previous year across junior classes.

Srinivasa Ramanujan, self-taught mathematician whose genius survives more than a century on

Srinivasa Ramanujan’s birth anniversary on 22 December is celebrated as National Mathematics Day to honour the achievements of the legendary mathematician.

MIP* = RE — this is not a typo, it’s a breakthrough shaking up world of physics and maths

A new 165-page paper is a major quantum computational discovery that’s making physicists and mathematicians flock to it.

CS Seshadri, Padma Bhushan and Chennai Mathematical Institute founder, passes away at 88

Seshadri was a leader in algebraic geometry, and was associated with a number of top mathematical institutes around the world, including University of Paris, Harvard University.

CBSE Class 11 and 12 students can opt for Applied Mathematics from this session

Applied Mathematics is for students from Class 11 who opt for social sciences, and will primarily be about practical application of the subject. 

On Camera

Trump’s meandering message at UN—renewables, immigration will be the death of Europe

Even by Trump’s standards, the speech threw up many surprises in both content and style, keeping world leaders on their toes.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Govt inks deal with HAL for 97 new Tejas Mk1A; previous order’s deliveries likely to begin next yr

There were no plans to have Mk1A version. However, compromise was reached between HAL & IAF in 2015 since original plan for getting Mk2 would've been time-consuming affair.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.