In the short span of his life, Srinivasa Ramanujan made a huge and remarkable impact in the field of mathematics. Not only his work but also his life is an inspiration and motivation for all of us. This book Ramanujan: A Jewel in the Crown has not been written in a traditional manner. This book includes all aspects of his life’s contributions, world recognitions and legacy. It makes the youth and maths enthusiasts aware about Ramanujan’s passion for mathematics. The speciality of the book is a collection of diverse views by different world personalities regarding Ramanujan’s life. Such personalities are Prof. G.H. Hardy, Trinity College, University of Cambridge; Bruce C. Berndt, University of Illinois, USA; George E. Andrews, Pennsylvania State University, USA; Richard Askey, University of Wisconsin, USA; Robert Kanigel, Ramanujan’s biographer; Jayant Narlikar, Indian physicist; C.B.L. Verma, science writer; Jagjit Singh, Indian mathematician and science populariser; Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, Indian-American astrophysicist; Dr Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India; Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel; and others. The book also highlights the Ramanujan-Hardy collaboration, which finds a new mathematical equation because both shared a passion for numbers. A section is devoted to the awarding of prizes like SASTRA Ramanujan Prize in honour of Ramanujan, films and biographies depicting the life and work of Ramanujan.