🔢 From Nothing to Everything: The Story of Zero and India's Gift to Mathematics 🌟 Introduction – The Number That Changed the World Imagine a world without zero. No calculators, no computers, no smartphones. No way to write large numbers easily, no modern banking, no space exploration. The entire digital age would collapse without this single symbol: 0 . Yet for thousands of years, civilizations across the world struggled without it. The Greeks had philosophy, the Romans built empires, the Egyptians raised pyramids—but none of them had zero. Then, in ancient India, something extraordinary happened. Mathematicians not only invented the concept of zero but treated it as a number with value, power, and meaning. This wasn't just a mathematical breakthrough—it was a philosophical revolution that transformed how humanity understood existence, emptiness, and infinity. 🏛️ Before Zero – The World's Mathematical Struggle Ancient civilizations used different number systems, but ...
Introduction India is the largest democracy in the world, with the highest number of voters. For more than six decades, it has faced political ups and downs but has survived due to the loyalty and awareness of its people. The democratic system thrives on the active role of voters who protect and preserve it. Elections in a Democracy Elections are the foundation of democracy. Through voting, people choose their representatives for the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Assemblies, and Local Bodies . Elections ensure participation, accountability, and people’s control over governance. Role of the Electorate India follows universal adult suffrage – every citizen above 18 years can vote. Voting is both a right and a duty . The principle of “one person, one vote” strengthens equality. Citizens must vote without fear, greed, or bias to keep democracy alive. Elections – The Pillar of Democracy Elections allow citizens to evaluate representatives. Both political parties and inde...