🌍 International Day of Mathematics – 14th March Logic • Discovery • Innovation • Infinite Possibilities International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is celebrated globally on 14th March each year. It was proclaimed by UNESCO in 2019 to highlight the essential role of mathematics in science, technology, education, and sustainable development. The date 14th March (3.14) is also widely recognized as Pi Day , symbolizing the mathematical constant π (pi). Mathematics is the language of patterns. It explains the universe—from atoms to galaxies. 📐 Why 14th March Matters Mathematics is foundational to: Engineering and architecture Medicine and data science Artificial intelligence Climate modeling Economics and finance Space exploration Without mathematics, modern civilization would not function. 🌍 Mathematics in Everyday Life We use mathematics daily through: Time and measurement Banking and budgeting Technology and communication Navigation and transportation Construction and design Even simp...
Introduction The Sahitya Akademi Award is one of India’s most prestigious literary awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to Indian literature. Established in 1954 by the Sahitya Akademi (India’s National Academy of Letters) , this award celebrates writers across 24 Indian languages , including English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and more. In this blog post, we explore: ✔ History and significance of the Sahitya Akademi Award ✔ Eligibility and selection process ✔ Notable winners and their works ✔ Controversies and impact on Indian literature 1. What is the Sahitya Akademi Award? 🏆 Award Overview Given for: Poetry, novels, short stories, essays, and literary criticism. Prize: ₹1 lakh (revised periodically), a plaque, and a shawl. Languages Covered: 24 officially recognized Indian languages (including Sanskrit and English). 📜 History & Significance Founded in 1954 to promote Indian literature. First awarded in 1955 to Makkhan Lal Chaturvedi (Hindi) and R. K. Narayan (En...