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Special Made-In-India Spacewatches Or Time-Tested Swiss Ones: What Will Gaganyaan Astronauts Wear?
Which watch will our Gaganyaan astronauts wear? Watches that have conquered extremes have always attracted great curiosity. The first watch that was worn in space by Yuri Gagarin, was made in Russia. A watch qualified to be worn in space has to withstand HUGE fluctuations in temperature and pressure. So, will team Gaganyaan wear a special watch, made in India just for them? Or will they go for a time-tested spacewatch? 'Watch' to know more!
4 Apr 2024In US, background checks for firearms rise to record in June
The increase in unprecedented gun demand is due to Covid-19 pandemic, police brutality protests combined with US presidential politicsGunmakers Smith & Wesson has more than doubled this year to $21.95, highest in almost three years, Gunmaker Sturm Ruger has advanced 62% to the highest since 2016
3 min read2 Jul 2020A watered down treaty on business and human rights?
Unsurprisingly, developed nations are generally against the UN-shepherded treaty, citing issues of sovereignty and the independence and robustness of their judicial systems
3 min read8 Aug 2018How the tragic story of an All Black explains Steve Smith’s predicament
The ban on the Australian trio for the ball-tampering scandal may seem excessive but it doesn't compare with the tragic story of New Zealand rugby player Keith Murdoch
2 min read2 Apr 2018Unstring a story: Putting the spotlight on artisans via digital media
Jaipur Rugs' Unstring a Story initiative seeks to celebrate the work of its spinners and weavers and unravel the processes involved in producing handmade carpets
3 min read8 Dec 2017Hindustan Coca-Cola aims to clock $2.5 billion in revenue by 2020
To reach this target, Hindustan Coca-Cola will manufacture and sell a wide range of beveragesfrom value to premiumand modify its operating structure
2 min read28 Nov 2017Rudra Chatterjee: Steeped in the past
The heir to Luxmi Tea and chairman of Obeetee on taking the 100-year-old businesses into a more challenging future
6 min read6 Oct 2017Rugged and waterproof gadgets for the rainy season
If your next gadget is water proof, you don't have to worry about rain and water splashes anymore
3 min read6 Jul 2017Review: Zoook Rocker Armor XL is rare rugged speaker, which is affordable too
Zoook's compact speaker is powerful, works wirelessly without any lags and has a good battery life too
2 min read9 May 2017Review: CAT S60 epitomizes ruggedness, and is meant for more than WhatsApp chats
CAT S60 just might be the most unique phone we review this year
4 min read10 May 2017Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared