Ganit Charcha Mathematics Magazine December 2025 Issue

Description

Mathematics is more than just a school subject—it is a language of curiosity, a canvas for creativity, and a foundational way of thinking that connects us across disciplines and generations. This December issue of Ganit Charcha continues our mission to ignite a passion for abstract thinking by unveiling the fascinating, hidden dimensions of mathematics that often go unnoticed in a traditional classroom setting.
We believe that once a student begins to imbibe the true beauty of mathematics, academic success follows naturally as a corollary. This edition serves as a milestone in that journey, offering a diverse blend of rigorous theory, recreational puzzles, and historical insights.

Inside this Issue: A Feast of Mathematical Delight
This edition offers a diverse collection of insights, ranging from rigorous theory to recreational challenges:
• Historical & Theoretical Insights: Delve into the "Centenary of a Mathematical Riddle," a fresh look at "Ramanujan and His English Guide," and a revalidation of "Euler’s Polyhedral Formula" using base vertices.
• Conceptual Explorations: Discover "Square Root Shortcuts," the "Language of Numbers," and advanced topics like "Detecting Primes via Integer Partitions" and "Additivity in Higher-Order Derivatives".
• Puzzles & Interactive Play: Sharpen your skills with a "Chess Board Puzzle," "Cross-number Puzzle," "Crossword," and "Crack the Code".
• Pedagogical Tools: Benefit from a "Worksheet on Decimals" and challenging "Digit-sum Problems for Two-Digit Numbers".
• Reflective Essays: Explore the "Paradox of Mathematics in Everyday Life" and why mathematics serves as the essential foundation for a thriving career.
• Creative & Tech Trends: Enjoy a visual journey through "A Canvas of Patterns" and a modern look at how "LLMs for Summarization" are influencing education.
Whether you are a student, educator, or a recreational mathematics enthusiast, this issue serves as a milestone in your journey to falling in love with the art of abstract thinking. It is designed for those who see math not as a chore, but as a fascinating world of puzzles, patterns, and profound discovery.

About the Authors

Debapriyay Mukhopadhyay is currently associated with Vehere Technologies as a Cyber Security Consultant and is working in developing solutions for cyber defense. He is also working as a visiting faculty in Indian Association for Cultivation of Sciences. Debapriyay Mukhopadhyay is a contributor in Online Encylopedia of Integer Sequence (oeis.org) and also has published many papers and patents. He founded Ganit Charcha (www.ganitcharcha.com) and under the umbrella of Ganit Charcha, he and his team is workin in popularizing Mathematics amongst young school going students. He is a senior member of IEEE, a member of IEEE Computer Society and a lifetime member of Cryptology Research Society of India.

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Mishra began his career as a Mathematics Lecturer before transitioning to Computer Science, with a particular focus on Cryptology. He holds an M.Tech. in Computer Science and a Ph.D. from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, with 20 research publications. Currently, he works as an Information Security Professional in Calgary, Canada. Dr. Mishra firmly believes that if a student struggles with mathematics, the real issue lies in the shortcomings of our educational system.

Jaydip Guha has been a prominent figure in the Semiconductor Processing Technology industry for the past 25 years. His extensive experience spans various organizations, including the Indian Department of Science, XFAB in Germany, and Micron Technology in the United States. Guha is widely recognized as a Technical Expert in Memory Technology, with a particular emphasis on Device Integration, Process Integration, and Product Development. His significant contribution lies in the development and transfer of novel memory technologies to volume manufacturing over the past 14 years. Notably, Guha holds over 35 United States patents.

Dr. Gautam Kumar Das is currently a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, India. He received his M.Tech and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, in 2002 and 2008, respectively. From May 2009 to April 2011, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of New Brunswick, Canada. His research interests include Computational Geometry, Approximation Algorithms, and Theoretical Computer Science. He has published more than 50 research articles in international conferences and journals.

Prabir Sarkar is a Cloud Architect and AI/ML enthusiast specializing in automation and predictive modeling. He is currently working on time series forecasting projects using data from edge device skills. With over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology domain, he brings deep technical expertise to his work. Prabir holds a master’s degree in Physics from Kalyani University and an MCA from IGNOU.

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