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Kerala’s Forgotten Calculus: The Dharmic Knowledge Tradition that Preceded Newton by 200 Years
This essay examines how the Kerala School of Mathematics developed series expansions and methods akin to calculus centuries before their European articulation. It situates the debate within the politics of recognition, showing how Eurocentric narratives shaped the reception of Indian scientific achievements. It synthesizes George Gheverghese Joseph’s research on Madhava of Sangamagrama and his successors,…
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The Poetry of Algebra: How India Contributed to the Logic of Indeterminate Equations
This blog post explores the contributions of ancient Indian mathematicians Bhaskara, Brahmagupta, and Aryabhata to algebra, highlighting their work on indeterminate equations. It emphasizes the poetic beauty of algebra and its enduring legacy, connecting historical mathematical innovations to modern technology and the development of computers in India.