The True History of Calculus in India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

Swagat Mishr explores Professor Divakaran's research and the early development of calculus in India. Discover its fascinating origins!

The True History of Calculus in India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
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214.0K views โ€ข Nov 10, 2025
The True History of Calculus in India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

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This video features Swagat Saurav Mishr discussing the research of Professor P.P.Divakaran, and the very early history of calculus in India. More links & stuff in full description below โ†“โ†“โ†“

Swagat Saurav Mishr: https://swagatam18.wordpress.com/

Newton v Leibniz on Objectivity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN--erHStqA
Some Calculus on Numberphile: https://www.numberphile.com/videos/category/Calculus

Swagat talking Gravitational Waves on Sixty Symbols: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S85D-rdTyCw

The passing of P.P.Divakaran: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/columns/view-from-my-window/divakaran-scientist-historian-truth-seeker-p2v6756c

See also: https://bhavana.org.in/puthan-purayil-divakaran-1936-2025/

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