Jaishankar Inaugurates UN Exhibition: "From Shunya to Ananta"

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has officially inaugurated a special exhibition titled 'From Shunya to Ananta (Zero to Infinity) — The Indian Civilisation’s Contribution to Mathematics' at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, the exhibition documents the extensive historical contributions of Indian civilization to the field of mathematics. The showcase highlights India's pivotal role in developing fundamental mathematical concepts that have shaped modern science and technology.

Key Highlights of the Exhibition

* Title: 'From Shunya to Ananta (Zero to Infinity) — The Indian Civilisation’s Contribution to Mathematics'.

* Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York City.

* Objective: To present a comprehensive record of India’s ancient and medieval advancements in mathematics, including the concept of zero (Shunya) and the infinite (Ananta).

* Inaugurator: S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India.

The exhibition serves as a platform to celebrate India's intellectual heritage on a global stage, emphasizing how traditional Indian knowledge continues to resonate in the contemporary world.