Srinagar, June 30 -- Mathematics-the cornerstone of science, logic, and modern technology-is witnessing a troubling decline in popularity among students. In recent years, there has been a noticeable drop in the number of students opting for mathematics at the senior secondary level across India. What was once revered as the most logical and pure of all disciplines is increasingly seen as a burden. Students are not just struggling with the subject-they are actively trying to avoid it. Mathematics phobia has become a prevalent phenomenon, leading many learners to shy away from science and technology streams altogether.This trend cannot be dismissed as a passing phase. At its core lies a serious crisis of perception and pedagogy. Students vi...