India’s Contributions to Mathematics & Science ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ณ๐
Pi (ฯ): Indian mathematician Aryabhata approximated the value of pi around 500 CE.
Zero: Invented by Brahmagupta in the 7th century, the concept of zero revolutionized mathematics and computing.
Decimal System: India developed the place-value system and decimal notation, forming the basis of modern arithmetic.
Trigonometry: Scholars like Aryabhata and Bhaskara made significant contributions to trigonometric functions.
Fibonacci Numbers: The sequence, later popularized in Europe, was described earlier in Indian texts like Pingalaโs Chandaแธฅลฤstra.
โจ Medicine & Surgery
Ayurveda: Indiaโs ancient system of healing continues to influence holistic medicine globally.
Surgery: Sushruta (600 BCE) pioneered surgical techniques like rhinoplasty (plastic surgery) and cataract extraction.
โจ Technology & Innovations
Ink: Ancient Indian manuscripts contributed to the development of ink.
Optics & Data Transmission: Foundational principles of light and material use in modern technologies like USBs and fiber optics trace back to India.
Pentium Chip: Vinod Dham, an Indian-American engineer, was instrumental in the development of the Pentium processor.
โจ Games & Culture
Chess: Originated as โChaturangaโ in India and evolved into modern chess.
Snakes & Ladders: Known as Moksha Patam, it was initially a game of moral teachings.
Yoga: A 5,000-year-old spiritual and physical discipline that has gained global recognition.
