Archive - Number Trails by Tanay Sukumar

The search for a calendar that can win the day—but also the year

Calendar systems have never been perfect. The one we use has absurdities, too. In this post, I discuss why it’s time for a new, simple, permanent…

Mar 20 • Tanay Sukumar

January 2026

The enchanting journey of calendars through the ages

Timekeeping and calendar systems are among the most fascinating but underrated sciences that we have tirelessly tried to perfect over the millennia…

Jan 18 • Tanay Sukumar

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