link : https://files.catbox.moe/1l0rvr.pdf
the link will take you to the pdf where all necessary quant resources are mentioned. it's not necessary a beginner friendly list.. but very useful indeed.
Guys, let's take this initiative together.
The idea is simple: whenever you come across a good math-related channel on any platform (YouTube or any other social media) that could benefit ISI aspirants or young mathematics enthusiasts, drop the link here. I'll maintain a shared document containing all these recommendations and keep updating it over time as you all suggest new resources and as I discover more myself.
We're not just looking for complete courses. Even channels that regularly share interesting mathematical ideas, different ways of thinking, elegant proofs, problem-solving techniques, or thought-provoking insights are valuable. The goal is to build a library of resources that helps us think better, not just study more.
Also, just to clarify, this isn't about promoting creators or channels. What we're really looking for are resources that make you pause and think : channels that offer genuine mathematical insight, a fresh perspective, an elegant idea, or a different way of looking at a problem. Sometimes, a single video or even a single idea can be far more valuable than an entire course.
document link : drive_link
After giving it some thought and going down a few Reddit rabbit holes, I ended up with the following problem.
Feel free to go through the document below : PDF_LINK
Disclaimer : Before anyone overanalyzes the story... The scenario is fictional and exists solely to motivate the mathematics. It is not a commentary on arranged marriages, relationships, earning patterns, or gender roles. X and Y are deliberately gender-neutral, and the story works identically regardless of who earns more , or whether they are a couple at all. The only thing that really matters here is the recurrence relation hiding beneath the narrative.
If you are someone who loves abstraction , then you can also consider looking into the general case for this whole scenario : PDF_GENERAL_CASE
Also, there are quite a few interesting nuances to this problem that one can explore. For instance, the periodicity of salary payments can influence the analysis. We also haven't accounted for external expenditures : what changes when unavoidable expenses enter the picture? There are many such variations and scenarios worth investigating. I'll leave the rest for you to explore and experiment with as you like.
Disclaimer: despite the title, this isn't necessarily a mind-bending mathematics problem. The title is only there to highlight the problem and encourage people to take a look.
These are some of the Olympiad worth trying and preparing for :
if anyone has any other olympiad in mind , pls do put in the comment section
What's an average day in your life like?
Im going to join a tier 1.5 clg as a dropper computer science ............ i gave cmi this yr and got 16/40 in part A and 14 in part B ...... i want to try it again next year ......if i get in cmi next yr i will be 2 years late .... are there others who do this ??? is this foolishness or is it possible ????
Can you guys suggest some books for mmc ?
Going to attempt it in 2028 jan
How should I proceed
Can understand the books as I know basics and have done pretty much every topic but they are blury and forgotten
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I recently cleared the CMI entrance exam. You can ask me freely about anything