Divide any circle’s circumference by its diameter and you get pi. But what, exactly, are its digits? Measuring physical ...

Most of us first hear about the irrational number π (pi) – rounded off as 3.14, with an infinite number of decimal digits – in school, where we learn about its use in the context of a circle. More ...

Uncover the surprising connection between Ramanujan's pi formulas and the universe. Learn how his century-old math helps explain turbulence, black holes, and more.

[Table of Contents] -- Introduction -- Ramanujan: A Puzzle -- Super-Activity Period 1: 1907 to 1911 -- Economic Sufficiency -- University Setting -- Ramanujan's Life Abroad -- Super-Activity Period 2: ...

Bengaluru: A formula on pi (π) written by Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan 111 years ago matches with modern-day physics that describes black holes, swirling fluids and the expanding universe, ...

The day is observed in schools and universities across the country to encourage young students to pursue mathematics and ...

Srinivasa Ramanujan was a mathematician born and raised in Madras, India. He grew up impoverished, and didn’t have access to a traditional education, but he was gifted in mathematics. He was accepted ...

Fresh off the success of Aamir Khan starrer “Sitaare Zameen Par,” director R.S. Prasanna is developing a biopic on legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, positioning the project as a ...