On the 25th of November 2019, UNESCO proclaimed March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics. Why and how? It would have been too much to expect such an institution to spontaneously recognize the impact of mathematics on our planet. Of course, such a decision required the mobilization of the mathematical community. In fact, a […]
380SharesBritish Prime Minister Winston Churchill gave four famous speeches in the House of Commons in the summer of 1940 during the Second World War, which have reminded me of – and seem to be applicable to – the present ongoing Indian farmers agitation. 1. Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat This speech was given on […]