* Indian mental calculator, writer, and astrologer.
* Known as the "Human Computer" for her extraordinary ability to perform complex mathematical calculations mentally.
* Born in Bangalore, India on November 4, 1929.
* Demonstrated her math skills from an early age and was encouraged by her father to develop her talent.
* Gained international recognition in 1980 when she successfully multiplied two 13-digit numbers in just 28 seconds at Imperial College London.
* Also known for her calendar calculation abilities and made accurate predictions for many years without using any computational aids.
* Authored several books on mathematics and astrology, including "The World of Numbers" and "Figuring the Joy of Numbers."
* Received numerous awards and honours, including the Guinness Book of World Records recognition for her mental calculation feats.
* Died on April 21, 2013, at the age of 83 in Bangalore, India.
Shakuntala Devi's achievements and passion for numbers continue to inspire mathematicians and enthusiasts around the world.