The Magazine

Mathematics & the sciences, explained

Rigorous, readable stories about ideas in mathematics and science — in Bengali and English.

Mathematics· EN

Sankhadip Chakraborty

An article for readers who have never met a Sanskrit verse, and don't remember why algebra has an "x" in it, but are curious anyway.

7 Sept 2026

Events & Updates· EN

Ashani Dasgupta

Dr. Ashani Dasgupta worked through four rich tasks — one per tier of the classroom-to-research pyramid — with ICSE school teachers in Kolkata.

4 Sept 2026