Who is bankrolling the conflict in Gaza? Where does Hamas get its money and weapons from? WION's Palki Sharma has the report.

Gravitas: Who funds Hamas?

The ongoing fight between Israel and Hamas has taken its toll on children. Over 62 of them have died in 10 days, the ones who escaped the fire are living in trauma. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest.

Gravitas: Israel, Gaza continue to exchange fire amidst call for ceasefire

An Indian court has said live-in relationships are socially and morally not acceptable. Can courts play moral police? Or is it their job to do what's legally (not morally) right. WION’s Palki Sharma says- courts must stay in tune with the times.

Gravitas: Indian court: Live-in relationships morally unacceptable

Israel has an air raid siren system. Alarms go off each time a rocket is fired towards Israel from Gaza. Every time an Israeli hears a siren, he is expected to follow certain protocols. What are they? WION’s Palki Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Israel's air raid siren system

8 months after India's own study found no benefit from plasma therapy, Indian officials have decided to drop it from the treatment protocols. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you why India won't treat its patients with blood plasma.

Gravitas: India won't treat COVID patients with plasma

Social Media misinformation is fueling the Israel-Palestine Conflict. Unrelated videos are going viral & provoking sentiments. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you why it's imperative that we don't feed the hostility with falsehoods.

Gravitas: Fake news is fueling the Israel-Palestine conflict

Big pharma is actively lobbying against patent waivers for vaccines. In the US, lobbyists are dictating talking points to lawmakers. While at the European Union, top decision-makers are trapped in big pharma's eco chamber. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Big pharma is blocking vaccine patent waivers

Why are Arab states wary of supporting Palestine against Israel? Has the fragmented Palestinian leadership failed to represent the people? Where does Hamas - the extremist rulers of Gaza figure in the Palestinian movement? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Hamas and the politics of Palestine

Despite discovering the Farzad-B gas field in 2008, India's ONGC has been dropped from the multi-billion dollar project. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you how Indian officials miscalculated the deal and why India cannot afford more missteps in Iran.

Gravitas: Iran drops India from key gas field project

211 people have died in the escalating violence between Israel, Gaza. Civilians, media, children have been caught in the crossfire. But neither Israel nor Hamas wants to de-escalate. Why? Palki Sharma brings you the latest.

Gravitas: Israel, Gaza violence enters week 2

A reportedly sour divorce, an 'inappropriate' affair with his employee and secret meetings with Jeffrey Epstein. With dirt piling on Bill Gates, Palki Sharma asks whether the Gates charity show was actually a whitewashing campaign.

Gravitas: Bill Gates quit Microsoft amid probe into affair with staffer

Do you know stress can cause hypertension? Over 30% of the world's adult population suffers from it. Hypertension is also a major cause of premature deaths. Palki Sharma tells you all about the silent killer.

Gravitas: World Hypertension Day

Miss Universe 2021 was a politically charged event. The contestants from Singapore, Uruguay & Myanmar lit up the pageant with political & social messages. Why is Myanmar's contestant making the most news? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Miss Universe 2021 turns political

As the Israel-Palestine conflict rages, what is India's position? Historically, New Delhi has supported Palestine, but today it maintains an independent relationship with both sides. This stance reflects in India's statement. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: Israel or Palestine: Who does India support?

The Wuhan Virus is now infecting children. Singapore says virus is 'attacking' children more. Brazil is reporting a rise in 'child deaths' & Taiwan has shut down all schools. Palki Sharma tells you why India can't ignore these global trends.

Gravitas: Wuhan virus is now infecting children

Why are children being made the face of human tragedies? From Gaza to Syria, pictures of slain children are used to gain social media traction. Is this genuine concern, or a desperate attempt to milk trauma? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Israel, Hamas milking child casualties

India's daily infections have dropped below 300,000 for the first time in 25 days. Has India's deadly second wave touched its peak? Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: India's COVID Surge: New cases drop for the first time in 25 days

India has built a roadmap for vaccine procurement. By December, India plans to procure more than two billion doses - supplies that can vaccinate the entire adult population. Where will India get these vaccines from? Palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas | COVID surge: 2 billion vaccine doses for India by December?

How do India's vaccination numbers stack up against global data? Are western nations really pulling ahead in vaccinations? Palki Sharma tells you why a sluggish rollout is a global reality, masked by differences in population.

Gravitas: How long before we reach herd immunity?

Is India's top medical research body ICMR using an outdated prescription to treat Wuhan virus patients? ICMR's official treatment protocol encourages the use of HCQ & Ivermectin - drugs that leading global regulators advise against using. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Is India using an outdated prescription to treat COVID-19 patients?

Israel and Gaza are on the brink of war. 5 days of fighting, numerous airstrikes and 127 deaths later - Israel says it entered Gaza in an overnight operation. Netanyahu has vowed to continue the airstrikes. Palki Sharma asks- who is this conflict helping?

Gravitas: Israel vows to continue striking Hamas

Pakistani generals are developing a sudden urge to preach peace close to retirement. Is this about leaving a statesman's legacy or a genuine demand for cross-border peace? Palki Sharma decodes Pak army chief Bajwa's outreach to India.

Gravitas: Peace with India: Bajwa's retirement plan?

3 days after losing a no-confidence motion in parliament, KP Oli is back as Nepal's Prime Minister. After spending most of last year on the backfoot, is it advantage Oli this time around? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: KP Oli ousted & then re-appointed as Nepal's PM

Forget land, water or airspace, Peru and Bolivia are fighting over ancient dance forms. Bolivia is crying thief, and Peru promises to not have stolen any dance. Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: Peru, Bolivia fights over ancient dance forms

The developed world is ditching the mask. In the US, fully vaccinated citizens can stop wearing the mask in most places. While the UK has come up with new rules for hugging. Palki Sharma tell you more.

Gravitas: These countries are taking off the mask

A cat in Chicago jumped from the 5th floor of a burning building and landed on its paws. She bounced once, and then ran away. The cat was then spotted again. Palki Sharma has the full story.

Gravitas: Cat survives after jumping from 5th floor

Gone are the days of roses, chocolates and stuffed toys. Couples in South Korea are now gifting each other blue-chip stocks. Stock gift cards are flying off the shelves, with Tesla cards emerging as the crowd favourite. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: South Korean couples are gifting stocks to each other

India has tweaked its vaccination rules. Those who recently recovered shouldn't take a shot before 6 months. The gap between the 1st & 2nd dose of Covishield has been increased to up to 16 weeks. This comes amid an acute shortage of vaccines. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: New rules for vaccination in India

China has finally been cornered on Xinjiang. U.K, U.S. and Germany clashed with China at the United Nations and demanded access to Xinjiang. What did China do? Got Muslim clerics to parrot 'Xinjiang is beautiful'. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: China cornered on Xinjiang

A much-awaited report by an independent panel on the global response to the pandemic is out. The panel has failed to hold China to account in its report. Reportage about how China silenced whistleblowers has been reduced to footnotes. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas | Wuhan virus pandemic: Expert panel stops short of holding China to account

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Gravitas: Who funds Hamas?

Gravitas: Israel, Gaza continue to exchange fire amidst call for ceasefire

Gravitas: Indian court: Live-in relationships morally unacceptable

Gravitas: Israel's air raid siren system

Gravitas: India won't treat COVID patients with plasma

Gravitas: Fake news is fueling the Israel-Palestine conflict

Gravitas: Big pharma is blocking vaccine patent waivers

Gravitas: Hamas and the politics of Palestine

Gravitas: Iran drops India from key gas field project

Gravitas: Israel, Gaza violence enters week 2

Gravitas: Bill Gates quit Microsoft amid probe into affair with staffer

Gravitas: World Hypertension Day

Gravitas: Miss Universe 2021 turns political

Gravitas: Israel, Gaza violence enters week 2

Gravitas: Israel or Palestine: Who does India support?

Gravitas: Wuhan virus is now infecting children

Gravitas: Israel, Hamas milking child casualties

Gravitas: India's COVID Surge: New cases drop for the first time in 25 days

Gravitas | COVID surge: 2 billion vaccine doses for India by December?

Gravitas: How long before we reach herd immunity?

Gravitas: Is India using an outdated prescription to treat COVID-19 patients?

Gravitas: Israel vows to continue striking Hamas

Gravitas: Peace with India: Bajwa's retirement plan?

Gravitas: KP Oli ousted & then re-appointed as Nepal's PM

Gravitas: Peru, Bolivia fights over ancient dance forms

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