Thursday, October 16, 2014

Shakuntala Devi

Shakuntala Devi


  • Born: November 4, 1929, Bangalore
  • Died: April 21, 2013, Bangalore 
  • Shakuntala Devi was an Indian writer and mental calculator, popularly known as the "human computer".
  • A child prodigy, her talents eventually earned her a place in the 1982 edition of The Guinness Book of World Records.
  • As a writer, Devi wrote a number of books, including novels and non-fiction texts about mathematics, puzzles, and astrology. 
  • She also wrote what is considered the first study of homosexuality in India; it treated homosexuality in an understanding light and is considered pioneering.

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