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Asutosh Mukhopadhyay and his mathematical legacy

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In this article, we describe the life and career of the versatile genius, Asutosh Mukhopadhyay. The article offers a few glimpses of his mathematical talent and contributions to mathematics, and of his efforts to propagate and foster the study of and research in mathematics.

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    Satyabachi Sar

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Satyabachi Sar retired as Head of the Department of Mathematics, MBB College, Agartala, Tripura. He is engaged in research and popularization of mathematics in various capacities. He has written many research articles and books in Bengali and English.

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Sar, S. Asutosh Mukhopadhyay and his mathematical legacy. Reson 20, 575–604 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-015-0218-z

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