National Mathematics Day celebrated with Vedic Mathematics session

Solan, December 23
Shoolini University celebrated National Mathematics Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of the legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, whose contributions continue to inspire generations of learners.
The event was organised to nurture interest in mathematics as a creative, logical and problem-solving discipline among students from various academic programmes. As part of the celebrations, an educational session titled “Playing with Numbers through Vedic Mathematics” was conducted, focusing on fast, intuitive, and effective calculation techniques. The programme was anchored by Mr Akash Pathania, Aptitude Trainer at Shoolini University, who ensured seamless coordination and an engaging flow throughout the session.
Dr Pankaj Kumar, Associate Professor at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh, delivered the keynote lecture. Speaking on the theme Playing with Numbers through Vedic Mathematics, Dr Kumar explained the 16 Sutras of Vedic Mathematics and demonstrated their practical application in simplifying complex calculations. His lecture offered valuable insights into mental mathematics and real-life problem-solving, making the session highly interactive and enriching for both students and faculty members. The speaker was formally introduced by Prof. Neeraj Gandotra, Associate Dean of Student Welfare, Shoolini University, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Sahil Kashyap, Assistant Professor, and Dr Ravinder Kumar Thakur, Assistant Professor.
Before the academic session, a mathematics quiz titled “Ganit Uday” was organised, witnessing enthusiastic participation from 60 students representing different departments of the university. The quiz was coordinated by Mr Akash Pathania, Assistant Professor Ms Anandita Garg, Dr Sahil Kashyap and Mr Kamal Gautam. Cash prizes were awarded to the top performers, with Kushagra, B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence), 2nd Year, securing the first prize, followed by Eklavya as the second prize winner and Utkarsh, B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence), 2nd Year, winning the third prize. Dr Gitesh Suri, Assistant Professor, provided efficient backend support, including the preparation of certificates for participating students.