Srinivasa Ramanujan - A Lifestory
A Selftaught Genius who Unlocked the Secrets of Numbers
Srinivasa Ramanujan, exhibited remarkable mathematical talent from a young age, mastering advanced trigonometry by age 13. After marrying Janakiammal in 1909, he contacted mathematician G.H. Hardy, which led to his studies at Cambridge University in 1914, where he made groundbreaking contributions to number theory, continued fractions, and infinite series. Despite cultural challenges and health issues in England, he continued his work with dedication. A notable anecdote involves Hardy's visit to Ramanujan in the hospital, where Ramanujan highlighted the mathematical significance of the number 1729. Returning to India in 1919, he struggled with declining health but remained committed to mathematics until his death at 32 on April 26, 1920. His legacy endures through his original findings, which continue to inspire mathematicians worldwide.
