The JWH Edit - February 2017

In this seventh volume, we reflect on time, which is both a scientific and philosophical concept. It's one of the quanta upon which this universe is built, and one that helps put things and events in perspective. Read an essay by famous author Vikas Swarup, who penned the book Q&A, which inspired the Academy Award-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire. He describes the most momentous phases in his life in a candid conversation with ""Time"". Another thought-provoking essay on the imagined ""finite"" character of time brings home the pertinent subject of climatic changes and the exigency surrounding it.

Explore the world of luxury watch artistry, created by expert craftsmen whose job is not just to make time-telling gadgets, but also to blur the boundaries between creativity and science. Also read about the thrilling world of time travel, which promises more fact than science fiction. 

In a story on calendars originating from different civilisations, it's fascinating to learn how nature and science collide to provide a dateline that establishes days, months and years. Our section on interviews with well-known personalities features three accomplished individuals from different fields, giving us a glimpse into a day in their busy lives and how they get the most out of it. 

Read these engaging stories and more in this conversation starter of an issue.