Marcus du Sautoy visits an ancient Indian observatory, and explores how Indian mathematicians used trigonometry to make celestial observations. Using examples in right angled triangles ...

Ancient India developed the decimal system and the concept of zero, transforming mathematics. India produced Wootz steel, ...

On the occasion of National Science Day, today’s Knowledge Nugget highlights ancient India's contributions to science, which continue to inspire young minds. In 'Beyond the Nugget', explore ...

The nature of mathematics is elucidated by one mathematician's account of how a memory word used by drummers in ancient India led him to the classic problem of the traveling salesman's route ...

National Mathematics Day is celebrated every year in India on December 22. This day honours the birth anniversary of the legendary Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan, who made extraordinary ...

Marcus du Sautoy visits an ancient Indian observatory, and explores how Indian mathematicians used trigonometry to make celestial observations. Using examples in right angled triangles ...