There is a rise in eating disorder hospitalisations in China and Beijing is blaming the world for it. Experts in China say the eating disorder is a 'foreign phenomenon' that only arrived in China recently. Palki Sharma tells you why this is not true.

Gravitas: China blames the World for eating disorders

Pictures from China-run factories in Zimbabwe reveal how local workers are systematically abused by their Chinese bosses. How are the workers reacting? Why is the Zimbabwean government silent? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas | Caught on-cam: China's forced labour in Zimbabwe

For the past 8 months, Nobel Peace Laureate and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has led a civil war on his own people. Now, the Ethiopian government has declared a unilateral ceasefire. Palki Sharma tells you how Abiy Ahmed was humiliated on the battlefield.

Gravitas: A major turning point in the Ethiopian Civil war

The age of 'killer robots' is upon us. Several countries are relying on autonomous weapons for warfare with drones becoming a defining feature. But like any other weapon, drone technology is proving to be a double-edged sword. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: Drones are transforming modern warfare

A Labour party pamphlet in West Yorkshire featured PM Modi with Boris Johnson, warning voters against siding with Conservatives. Why is Labour dragging the Indian PM into their divisive campaign? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: PM Modi dragged into Labour's divisive campaign

The attack on an Indian airbase in Jammu marks the beginning of a new security threat for India. At the UN today, India shared how terrorists are using weaponised drones for their activities. How prepared are we to tackle this threat? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Are terrorists targeting India with flying bombs?

Pakistan has banned TikTok for the third time in 9 months. The authorities say the app is spreading 'immorality' & 'vulgarity'. But, the real motive behind Pakistan's decision may be different. Watch this report by Palki Sharma to find out.

Gravitas: Pakistan bans TikTok for 3rd time in 9 months

After two years of debate, the French parliament has approved fertility treatments for lesbian couples. Which other countries permit IVF for lesbians? Why are same-sex couples denied the right to raise a family? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: France clears IVF treatment for lesbians

Pakistan is no longer India's biggest defence priority. Close to 200,000 soldiers are now deployed to watch the border with China. This is the biggest deployment along the China border in Indian history.

Gravitas: India now has close to 200,000 soldiers on the China border

The European green pass has excluded recipients of Covishield, although its European counterparts have been approved. Why is the Indian-made version of Astrazeneca being ignored? Is the E.U now dabbling in vaccine exclusionism?

Gravitas: Got Covishield? No entry into Europe

Scientists claim to have discovered a new species of humans. They've named the species 'Homo Longi' or 'Dragon Man'. They believe it was a separate branch of humanity which existed 146,000 years ago. What did it look like?

Gravitas: New Species of Human discovered

20 doctors have died in #Indonesia despite being fully vaccinated with Sinovac. Around 90% of the country's doctor took the Chinese shot, they're now worried with the rising infections among healthcare workers. Have Chinese vaccines failed?

Gravitas: Indonesia suffers as Chinese Vaccines fail

Donald Trump is back. The former U.S. President made a grand return at a rally in Ohio. There were flags, songs & cheers along with a promise of coming back to power in 2024

Gravitas: Donald Trump's grand political return in Ohio

Twitter has removed a distorted map that showed Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh outside India. But, this may not be enough to end the crackdown against the tech giant in India.

Gravitas: Can Twitter be blocked for distorting India's map?

An over-enthusiastic fan ended up tripping a German cyclist at the Tour de France, triggering a massive pile-up of dozens of riders. Are the fans too close for comfort at the iconic cycling tournament?

Gravitas: Out-of-line fan triggers Tour de France pile-up

A French court has allowed a mother of 4 to walk free after she murdered her rapist stepfather-turned-husband in order to save her daughter from the same fate.

Gravitas: The story of Valerie Bacot

UK will ban junk food advertisements from airing on TV before 9 PM. This is aimed at fighting obesity. Do other countries have similar rules? What about India? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: UK to ban junk food Ads before 9 PM

Twitter has taken its stand-off with India to a whole new level. It blocked India's IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad from accessing his account for 1 hour. How is Twitter justifying this? Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Twitter locks out India's IT minister

Baltic states have rejected a proposal by France and Germany to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Is Europe breaking ranks with the U.S and charting its own policy on Russia? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Merkel & Macron seek summit with Putin

A frantic rescue operation is underway to save dozens of residents trapped under the debris of a collapsed Miami condo. What caused the building to crumble? How is the search operation unfolding? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas | Florida building collapse: Frantic race to save lives

Reports say China is recruiting Tibetan youth to combat India along the LAC after PLA regulars proved ineffective in high-altitude operations. What are China's moves in Tibet? How should India see them? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China recruiting Tibetan youth to man LAC?

India's home-made shot Covaxin is at the centre of a storm in Brazil. Federal prosecutors in Brazil suspect corruption in the way Bharat Biotech's representative reached an agreement with the government. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Covaxin at the centre of a storm in Brazil

The discovery of mass graves in Canada has put the spotlight on the shameful past of several other countries. Time & again western nations have had to confront the horrors of racial cleansing & mass graves. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: The most shocking discoveries of mass graves

Pop sensation Britney Spears has lashed out at her conservatorship, calling it 'abusive & enslaving'. She accused her father of reveling in her sorrows. Will the court end this unfair arrangement? Or will Britney's father continue to dictate her life? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Britney Spears demands end to conservatorship

New variants & rare adverse events have put the effectiveness of vaccines under scanner. Experts fear the Delta Plus Variant could escape the immunity given by vaccines. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: New Delta Plus variant sparks concern

A report claims that India told the Taliban to not support "militant elements who are anti-India" in Afghanistan. What was the Taliban's response? What did the Taliban say about Pakistan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Taliban confirms meeting with Indian delegation

How serious is America about countering China? There are a lot of promises, plans & probes but are there results? Is the Joe Biden administration willing to go the whole hog to control China's rogue ambitions? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: How serious is America about countering China?

Around a year back, more than 200 virus samples from China "mysteriously disappeared" from a US database. This included samples of early cases from Wuhan. Why did Chinese scientists delete the data? Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: Why did China delete 200+ virus samples from Wuhan?

Russia claimed to have fired warning shots and chased a British warship out of the Black Sea, a version denied by the UK. Why is Britain downplaying the incident? What exactly happened near the Crimean sea? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia claims to have repelled British warship

China's Canon offices have installed 'smile cameras'. Employees without a smiling face won't be allowed to enter the office and the meeting room. Canon says the cameras will promote happiness. What's the real story? Palki Sharma will tell you.

Gravitas: Canon China installs 'smile cameras' at offices

The issue of LGBTQ rights has divided European Union. Hungary is pushing a law that allegedly discriminates against LGBTQ. The Vatican is pushing Italy to drop a new law on gay rights. Even football has become embroiled in the debate. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: In Europe, a fight for LGBTQ rights

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