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This Indian genius, who topped BSc, MSc, worked at IIT, NASA, questioned Einstein's theory, went missing for years due to..., was found...


Published on 2025-02-06 00:22:18 - MSN
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  • India has produced several geniuses across diverse fields. Whether in science, mathematics, literature, sports, or technology, the country has contributed some of the world's brightest minds. From Srinivasa Ramanujan's mathematical brilliance and Dr.

The article discusses the life of Vashishtha Narayan Singh, an Indian mathematical genius born in 1942 in Bihar. Singh was known for his extraordinary intellect, topping his BSc and MSc in Mathematics, and later working at prestigious institutions like IIT Kanpur and NASA. He famously questioned Einstein's theory of relativity during his time at Berkeley. However, his life took a tragic turn when he was diagnosed with schizophrenia, leading to periods where he went missing and was eventually found in poverty. Despite his mental health struggles, his contributions to mathematics and his story of brilliance and adversity continue to inspire many.

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