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Shakuntala Devi (4 November 1929 – 21 April 2013) was an Indian mental calculator, astrologer, and writer, popularly known as the "Human Computer". Her talent earned her a place in the 1982 edition of The Guinness Book of World Records.
Jul 28, 2020 · A household name throughout our country, Shakuntala Devi – famously known as “the human computer” was someone who carved a name for herself in Indian history as a mathematical genius and writer, in a country where women in STEM research fields are underrepresented even today.
Shakuntala Devi was a mathematician who cherished to simplify the magic of arithmetic calculations through her exceptional talent. Her wisdom and gifted personality have inspired millions of students all around the globe. Who was Shakuntala Devi? Shakuntala Devi was born on 4th November 1929 in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Jul 31, 2020 · By Arfa Javaid. Jul 31, 2020, 16:09 IST. Shakuntala Devi. The much-awaited biopic of human-calculator Shakuntala Devi has been released today on Amazon Prime Video worldwide. The extraordinary...
Jul 31, 2020 · Shakuntala Devi (1929-2013), the subject of a new film released on Amazon Prime on Friday, has always been associated with an element of mystery. She was not formally educated, and was far from exceptional in cognitive tests, and yet she could perform calculations with large numbers in a few seconds, sometimes instantly.
Apr 23, 2013 · Math Prodigy Shakuntala Devi, ‘The Human Computer,’ Dies at 83. In 1977, Devi faced off against a computer in a speed calculation race. She won twice. Rose Eveleth. Contributor. April 23, 2013....
Apr 22, 2013 · Indian maths wizard Shakuntala Devi, who died at 83 in the southern Indian city of Bangalore on Sunday, was often called the "human computer". She made complex mathematical calculations and was...
Jul 31, 2020 · Shakuntala Devi: Directed by Anu Menon. With Vidya Balan, Adi Chugh, Sanya Malhotra, Jisshu Sengupta. Shakuntala Devi, a mathematician's journey to become 'The Human Computer' and her relationship with her daughter.
Apr 24, 2013 · Shakuntala Devi, an Indian mathematical wizard known as “the human computer” for her ability to make incredibly swift calculations, died on Sunday in Bangalore, India. She was 83.
The extraordinary story of Shakuntala Devi, the world-renowned mathematician who lived her life on her own terms. While the film pays tribute to her genius as a mathematician, it also humanizes her as a woman and mother, in trying to capture her indomitable spirit.
