National Mathematics Day 2024: 10 Indian Mathematicians and Their Genius Contributions

1. Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920): Renowned for his contributions to number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. His work continues to inspire mathematicians today.

2. Aryabhata (476-550 CE): A pioneer in mathematics and astronomy. He introduced the concept of zero, calculated the value of pi accurately, and contributed to trigonometry.

3. Brahmagupta (598-668 CE): Introduced the concept of negative numbers and zero as a number. His work on algebra and astronomy was highly influential.

4. Bhaskara I (7th century CE): Made significant contributions to trigonometry, including formulas for sine and cosine.

5. Bhaskara II (1114-1185 CE): Also known as Bhaskaracharya, he wrote the famous mathematical treatise "Lilavati" and made advancements in algebra, geometry, and calculus.

6. Mahavira (9th century CE): A Jain mathematician who contributed significantly to number theory and arithmetic.

7. Pingala (3rd-2nd century BCE): Known for his work on binary numbers and combinatorics, which have connections to modern computer science.

8. S.S. Pillai (1901-1950): Made significant contributions to number theory, particularly in Waring's problem.

9. Harish-Chandra (1923-1983): Known for his work in representation theory and harmonic analysis, which have applications in physics and other fields.

10. C.R. Rao (born 1920): A prominent statistician and mathematician known for his work in statistical estimation and multivariate analysis.