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In 1970, Apollo 13 used a wristwatch to time a 14-second burn without computer guidance. 56 years later, the manual maneuver remains a textbook survival feat and a NASA legendWhen Apollo 13 Went Dark, a Mechanical Wrist watch Saved the Mission. After an explosion crippled their spacecraft, the crew powered down t...- In 1961, two Wisconsin fishing buddies vanished without a trace but now the mystery of their haunting disappearance has been solvedIn 1961, two Wisconsin fishing buddies vanished without a trace but now the mystery of their haunting disappearance has been solved. Ronald...
- HMT watches clock ₹35 lakh sale in one day: How Jawaharlal Nehru's 1953 PSU became India's 'Timekeepers to the Nation' before TitanHMT watches clocked ₹35 lakh in sales in a single day in Bengaluru on Independence Day, highlighting the enduring popularity of a brand tha...
- A researcher turned politicians’ faces into economic data, asking whether their obesity could serve as an unlikely warning sign for something governments rarely reveal: corruptionAn economist explored a novel link between politicians' physical appearance and corruption. He used computer vision to estimate body mass i...
- Where art thou? From royal silverware to rare watches, what collectors are bidding for nowAs collectors broaden their horizons beyond canvases, Glynda Alves finds that India’s auction houses are witnessing growing demand for item...
- Most travelers never notice this clever airport design that helps keep thousands of flights safe every day, and it involves windowsAir traffic control tower windows are uniquely designed to slope inward, effectively minimizing distracting reflections from the interior. ...
- Quick commerce braces for Rakshabandhan rush as capacity strains emergeThe surge in demand is also exposing capacity constraints that have long plagued ecommerce marketplaces such as Amazon and Flipkart. Brands...
- "First thing I do in Paris": Viral video shows woman covering her valuables with tape in French capital to protect them from getting stolenA viral video shows a woman taping valuables to her body for security. This unusual method has sparked widespread discussion and mixed reac...
- Everyday mysteries solved: Why do clocks run clockwise and not anti-clockwise? The surprising reason goes back 5,000 yearsHave you ever wondered why clocks always move clockwise instead of anti-clockwise? The answer has nothing to do with physics and everything...
- Psychologists say people who never leave home without a watch aren't necessarily old-fashioned, they may value structure and predictabilityPeople who never leave home without a watch are often seen as old-fashioned in the age of smartphones, but psychology suggests there may be...
- Real 'Made In India: A Titan Story' began in a small Tamil Nadu village with a mission to bring stylish watches to the common IndianTitan, a household name in India, began its journey in the small town of Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Driven by a vision to offer stylish, quality wa...
- Meta CEO goes luxe! Is Mark Zuckerberg’s Rs 1 crore wristwatch a nod to Anant Ambani’s taste?Mark Zuckerberg was seen wearing a luxurious Patek Philippe 5236P watch valued between $120,000 and $150,000. This marks a shift from his u...
- Bengaluru airport staffers arrested for alleged theft of gold bangle, wristwatchTwo employees at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru were arrested for allegedly stealing passengers' belongings. In separa...
- Wearing a wristwatchThe wristwatch is no longer a necessity. The corner of a mobile phone screen can do the temporal job of measuring time. But the very beauty...
- Best Watches for Women under $100 in the USAccessorise your look with subtle, minimalistic, and affordable watches for women under $100.
- Best Wristwatches for Men: From Luxury to BudgetEvery watch comes with its language, history and culture, and a wristwatch shows the personality of its wearer. And if you’re an amateur bu...
- Clock manufacturers shift away from China for their production needs: Sonam Clocks"Small manufacturing units use clock movement from China in their production. Post the issue pertaining to China, major manufacturing units...
- Gifts PM Narendra Modi got in Jan-March: 'House of Commons' wristwatch, Mont blanc penWhile the watch, worth Rs 3,500, has been returned to the recipient, the Mont blanc pen, valued at Rs 2,500, and the chaplet have been kept...
- Researchers develop batteryless cardiac pacemaker powered by heart motionThe researchers' first prototype is based on a commercially available automatic wristwatch. All unnecessary parts were removed to reduce we...
- Christie's auction of important watches may fetch $16 million on November 12Featuring some 310 lots, Christie's Geneva auction of important watches on November 12 is estimated to realise a total of more than SFr.15 ...
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