Has Islamophobia become a political tool? Pak PM Imran Khan has asked 30 Islamic countries to counter 'growing Islamophobia'. Is Pak deliberately blurring the lines between criticism & discrimination? Here's what

Gravitas: Has Islamophobia become a political tool?

India has become the second country in the world to report more than 20 million cases in this pandemic. Now a new variant has emerged, that is said to be "15 times more virulent".

Gravitas: New Wuhan virus variant found in India

Mutations are exacerbating India's pandemic crisis. More people are getting infected. The condition of patients is deteriorating faster & doctors are getting less time to respond. WION's Palki tells how the task to defeat the virus has got tougher for healthcare workers

Gravitas | India's deadly second wave: Mutants are exacerbating the pandemic crisis

India and South Africa will present a fresh draft for waiving vaccine patents at the W.T.O. Will the West take this chance at redemption or will they keep bowing to pressure from Big Pharma?

Gravitas: W.T.O to consider vaccine patent waiver again

Falling out of love can be really expensive, especially if you are a billionaire or Bill Gates. The Microsoft co-founder and Melinda Gates are ending their 27-year-old marriage. Reports say this could be the world's most expensive divorce.

Gravitas: Bill and Melinda Gates file for divorce

Who celebrates the sight of burning pyres? China. Many in China are seeing India's suffering as an opportunity to mock it with a sickening sense of humour.

Gravitas: China celebrates India's suffering

The G7 is meeting in-person for the first time in 2 years. The summit is underway in London. What's on the agenda? Who all are attending?

Gravitas: G7 Summit begins in London

Are children the biggest victims of this pandemic? The surge in new cases has halted 60 immunisation campaigns in 50 countries. In India, there are growing fears of a third wave. WION's Palki tells you why India needs a plan to administer Wuhan virus vaccines to kids.

Gravitas: Pandemic halts 60 immunisation campaigns in 50 countries

Does watching the news about India's second wave depress you? Can the ground reality be censored in the name of spreading positivity? India's top court has backed the free flow of information. WION's Palki shares her views on how to cover the pandemic.

Gravitas: Is relentless pandemic coverage spreading gloom?

2 players & 8 staff members of IPL have tested positive. International players have been denied entry into their home countries. Fans say 'The show must go on', but should it?

Gravitas: Should the IPL be cancelled?

Thousands ditched their masks for a concert in Liverpool, as a part of the British government-backed effort to restart public events. Has the UK achieved herd immunity?

Gravitas: Brits ditch masks for a "test concert"

For 12 days now, India has been adding more than 300,000 cases everyday. Scientists say the curve will touch its peak this week. Will new infections fall? Will the shortages end, or is a national lockdown now inevitable?

Gravitas | India's surge: Experts believe new cases will peak this week

New Zealand apologised to India after its High Commission appealed to opposition parties for oxygen cylinders. The appeal triggered a Twitter war between Jairam Ramesh & S. Jaishankar. WION's Palki tells you whether this is a distraction India can afford.

Gravitas: Embassy S.O.S calls trigger Twitter war

After defaulting on orders worth millions of dollars, Adar Poonawalla now says 'capacity cannot be expanded overnight'. Why did he make promises that were impossible to keep? WION's Palki unmasks the man behind the facade of 'Vaccine Prince'.

Gravitas: India's Vaccine Prince unmasked

India's second wave is now a matter of global concern. In the last 24 hours, India has set a new world record in daily infections - with over 360,000 new cases. For the first time, India has recorded more than 3,000 deaths in a day.

Gravitas | Wuhan virus surge: India sets new world record in daily active cases

44 people have died in a stampede at the Lag Baomer festival in Israel. PM Benjamin Netanyahu has called it the worst civilian disaster in Israel's history.

Gravitas: Stampede kills 44 at Lag Baomer festival

India is driving the global Wuhan virus surge. India accounts for nearly 1 in 4 deaths in the world due to the virus. Help is pouring in from around the world. Now, Chinese President Xi Jinping has written to PM Modi and offered support.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping sends a letter to PM Modi, offers support to India

Could experts have predicted India's devastating second wave? Maybe not. But, India could have been better prepared to handle the surge. WION's Palki tells you about 4 red flags that all governments missed.

Gravitas: How did the pandemic in India get out of control?

Family of the late Samsung Electronics Chairman has been slapped with a $10.8 billion tax bill. The Family will also donate billions of dollars worth of art - a collection that includes masterpieces from Picasso and Monet. Why?

Gravitas: Samsung family asked to pay up $10.8 Billion in inheritance tax

Only two out of 3,000+ pharma companies in India are producing Covid vaccines. With compulsory licensing, India can legally override vaccine patents and authorise more companies to produce jabs.

Gravitas: Can India override vaccine patents?

Top British stars from across sports signed off from social media over online racism and abuse. The 4-day boycott is being billed as a 'symbolic gesture' to those with power. Can this internet exodus challenge systemic racism in football.

Gravitas: UK sports stars boycott social media over racism

Around 1000 servicemen and women, including 20 retired generals have signed a letter in France. It says is headed towards a "civil war" and threatens a military coup. Were serving officers planning to overthrow Emmanuel Macron?

Gravitas: Did serving military officers threaten a coup in France?

As India launches its 3rd phase of vaccination, 20 states & UTs have delayed the process citing shortage of vaccines. Where does this leave the youth of India which is gearing up to get a shot?

Gravitas: 20 States & UTs won't begin 3rd vaccination drive

'Pakistan Army is the biggest land grabber' said the Chief Justice of Lahore High Court after revealing how the army has grabbed even the Court's land.

Gravitas: Lahore High Court vs Pak Army

A Dutch couple has become the first tenants of the world's first fully 3D printed house. WION's Palki tells you why this technology could become a gamechanger in the world of housing.

Gravitas: Dutch couple move into 3D printed house

A new study reveals that Air Pollution could drive children to mental Illness.

Gravitas: Air Pollution & Mental Health

3 years after Jacob Zuma stepped down, the ghost of the Gupta family still haunts his successor Cyril Ramaphosa. The South African President has now appeared before the graft panel and presented evidence against members of his own party.

Gravitas: A big admission from Cyril Ramaphosa

The European Union has blamed China and Russia for discrediting western vaccines and promoting their own jabs. WION's Palki tells you why vaccine propaganda can prove lethal in a public health crisis.

Gravitas: E.U blames China, Russia for vaccine disinformation

Is China buying a 1% stake in Aramco? Saudi Crown Prince MBS has said a 'huge country is investing'. Aramco is the biggest oil company in the world. Will the deal be financial or geopolitical?

Gravitas: Is China buying a 1% stake in Aramco?

China is poised to slap a $1.54 billion fine on Tencent over charges of anti-competitive actions. It is part of Beijing's crackdown on homegrown internet titans. WION's Palki tells you how an insecure Communist party is targeting the likes of Alibaba & Tencent.

Gravitas: China takes on homegrown internet titans

Joe Biden addressed the U.S Congress on the eve of completing 100 days as President. Biden talked up his vaccine rollout and unveiled a $2 trillion spending spree. But what is the President's plan to tackle America's biggest threat - racism?

Gravitas: Biden addresses Congress ahead of 100 days in office

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