My Blogs – Page 4

Let the Truth Be Known: A Call for Justice and Unity

By Spondon Ganguli April 23, 2025

Recent events in places like Pahalgam and Murshidabad have shaken many of us to the core. The brutality, the deliberate targeting, and the sheer inhumanity of the acts committed are beyond comprehension. Let us be honest with ourselves — those who…

A Night at New Delhi Railway Station – A Journey Beyond Destinations

By Spondon Ganguli March 3, 2025

The year was 2001. It was mid-October, and autumn had painted the world in hues of gold. The excitement of Durga Puja was in the air, and I was on my way home to Kolkata from Charkhi Dadri, Haryana. As a…

Mathematics a World full of Magic

By Spondon Ganguli February 8, 2025

Hello friends and my dear students, In our journey with numbers and programming, we often explore number problems with unique properties, such as Armstrong Numbers, Krishnamurthy Numbers, Kaprekar Numbers, Smith Numbers, and others. While solving a particular four-digit number problem, I…

Few other facts about our national anthem “Jana Gana Mana”

By Spondon Ganguli January 26, 2025

When was Jana Gana Mana written?The National Anthem of India is entitled 'Jana Gana Mana'. The song was originally composed in Bengali by India's first Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on December 11, 1911. When was Jana Gana Mana sung for the…

Unravelling the Controversy on Jana Gana Mana

By Spondon Ganguli January 25, 2025

Unravelling the Controversy Surrounding Our National Anthem and Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore As we stand on the eve of India's 76th Republic Day, it's essential to reflect on the symbols that have shaped our national identity. Among these, our National Anthem, “Jana…

Welcoming the New Year 2025 (A Mathematical Wonder)

By Spondon Ganguli December 31, 2024

As we step into 2025, let us pause to admire the mathematical marvel that this year represents. The number 2025 is not just a chronological marker; it is a testament to the beauty and elegance of mathematics. Here’s why: Year 2025…

China’s Strategic Moves and India’s Response: Navigating the Border Dispute

By Spondon Ganguli October 25, 2024

In a previous blog, I highlighted China’s determination to assert control over Taiwan in the near future, a scenario the global community finds increasingly difficult to prevent. With its clear imperialistic and expansionist ambitions, it is likely that China will continue…

10 Common Scams to Watch Out For

By Spondon Ganguli October 25, 2024

Ten Common Scams to Watch Out For: Stay Alert and Protect Yourself One fine day, I was in school preparing for class as usual. Around 9 am, I received a call on my mobile phone. A gentleman on the other end…

The True Essence of Offering: Beyond Material Wealth

By Spondon Ganguli August 26, 2024

From the dawn of civilization, humans have sought ways to connect with the divine. We’ve built grand temples, offered precious metals, and adorned deities with jewels, believing that such offerings would bring favour, protection, and prosperity. But in this pursuit, have…

Siachen Glacier: A Silent Guardian of India’s Integrity

By Spondon Ganguli August 14, 2024

Since gaining independence, we have been compelled to participate in numerous wars with two of our neighbouring countries, who are more accurately described as enemies - Pakistan and China. We engaged in four major wars with Pakistan in the years 1947,…