In China, tiny little kids are subjected to ruthless training to become Olympics Champions. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China's state-sports system is robbing children of their childhood & turning them into factory products.

Gravitas: Inside China's Sports Centres for Children

More than half a century after his death, Ambedkar and his teachings continue to remain relevant. He is admired as a Dalit icon. But Ambedkar's beliefs extended to justice for everyone in society. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what India is yet to learn from him.

Gravitas: Lessons in 2021 from B.R. Ambedkar

For decades, Russia was America's enemy number 1. But with the rise of China, the U.S-Russia rivalry has entered a new phase - with China in Moscow's corner as an undeclared ally. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Can Russia & US bury the hatchet?

Amid growing tensions around the Ukraine border, Joe Biden dispatched his top ministers to Europe. NATO has reaffirmed its support to Ukraine. 500 more US soldiers will be sent to Germany. Will this be enough to ensure a de-escalation from Russia? WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Amid Ukraine tensions, US to deploy 500 more soldiers in Germany

900+ Sikh pilgrims have been stranded in Pakistan as protesters block highways & roads. What are the protests about? What is Imran Khan govt doing to stop them? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Unrest & Protests grip Pakistan

1.8 billion Muslims globally are observing the holy month of Ramazan. But how safe is fasting safe during a pandemic & does taking a vaccine invalidate your fast? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a fact-check.

Gravitas: Ramazan & The Pandemic

In France, soldiers at a military school conducted drills with robots. WION's Palki Sharma shows you what future wars could look like.

Gravitas: In France, Soldiers conduct drills with robots!

The drinks are flowing as Britain unlocks. The mood on the streets is festive & the pubs are buzzing. Infections, deaths & hospitalisations have all fallen. Which measures worked for the United Kingdom WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Britons celebrate as lockdown ends

American CEOs took home $13.7 million in salaries despite a pandemic-driven economic slump. How did the corporate world beat the worst economic crisis since World War II? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Fat pay cheques, massive profits in a pandemic year

The Minneapolis cop who shot Daunte Wright has said that she mistook her gun for her taser. How plausible is this version of events? What does it say about police training in the U.S.? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US cop 'mistook' gun for teaser

In Jammu and Kashmir, a soldier was shot in the valley - on a day when local designers were holding a fashion show for over 500 guests. But, the efforts by some to sow fear are not working. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the people of J&K are taking control of their lives.

Gravitas: Jammu and Kashmir: Caught in conflicting narratives

Japan will release treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. Tokyo says the water will be filtered and diluted to safe levels first. But Japan's citizens and neighbours are opposing the plan. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Japan to release treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean

A wet market in Wuhan may have launched the pandemic. Now, the WHO is urging countries to suspend the sale of live animals in food markets. Will China now ban its wet markets? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: WHO's appeal: Suspend sale of live animals in markets

As mutant strains of the Wuhan Virus drive a resurgence of cases, questions are being raised on the accuracy of RT-PCR tests. Patients with negative results are complaining of symptoms. WION's Palki Sharma tells you whether variants are returning false negatives.

Gravitas: Mutants misleading RT-PCR tests?

As fresh infections surge, India has decided to fast track approvals for foreign vaccines. What does this mean? How soon can Indians get more shots? WION's Palki Sharma tells you all that you need to know - with 10 questions and answers.

Gravitas: India fast-tracks approvals for foreign vaccines

Nora Al Matrooshi has become the first Arab Woman Astronaut. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why her selection comes as a ray of hope for women looking to venture beyond earth.

Gravitas: Meet the first Arab Woman Astronaut

With 3 conflicts looming in 3 different parts of the world, America's global leadership is being put to the test. To overcome these conflicts, Joe Biden will need allies. But Washington's recent adventurism near Lakshadweep sends mixed signals. WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: US needs to reboot alliance politics

Amid a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, India approved Russia's Sputnik-V vaccine for emergency use. As the second wave sweeps across India, the country is staring at vaccine shortages. Did New Delhi get its vaccine arithmetic wrong? WION's Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India approves Russia's Sputnik-V vaccine

16 kilometres away from where George Floyd was killed, another Black-American has been shot dead for a 'traffic violation'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how America's virus of racism is yet to be eradicated.

Gravitas: Black-American killed by cops in Minnesota

In Brazil, there are more young people in ICUs than old. Brazil was banking on a Chinese vaccine to crush the surge. But, a study says the shot is just 50.7% effective. China is now considering mixing 2 different shots. Is that even possible? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese vaccine 'just 50.7%' effective against Brazilian variant

Is China trying to capture a new island in the South China Sea? Experts say Beijing wants to take control of the Dongsha Islands by July this year. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Is China trying to capture a new Island?

Iran is blaming Israel for the blackout at its Natanz nuclear site. Tehran is calling the cyber attack an act of 'nuclear terrorism'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how an electrical outage became a headache for US President Joe Biden.

Gravitas: Did Israel's Mossad 'sabotage' Iran's nuclear site?

Is a war inevitable between Russia & Ukraine? The situation has become quite precarious, but both sides deny stoking up tensions. What's the reality on ground? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: The Russia-Ukraine conflict explained

Mozambique armed forces found beheaded victims after retaking the coastal city of Palma. Is a Southern African military intervention the only way to stave off an Islamist insurgency?

Gravitas: Mozambique army retakes Palma, finds beheaded victims

In his lifetime, Prince Philip undertook more than 22,000 solo engagements, gave 5,496 speeches, travelled to 76 countries and made 637 solo visits. WION's Molly gambhir tells you more about Britain's longest-serving consort.

Gravitas | Prince Philip: The Longest-serving British Consort

New Zealand has suspended flights from India. The ban also applies to New Zealand's citizens flying in from India. The move is unprecedented. Many fear it may prompt racism & stigma.

Gravitas: New Zealand suspends flights from India

We all know about Earthquakes. But have you heard about 'Marsquakes'? NASA has detected two strong quakes on Mars.

Gravitas: NASA detects two strong quakes on Mars

Russia stood by its decision to amass troops near Ukraine, even as the U.S. plans to send warships to the region. Military analysts fear World War 3 is brewing in Donbass.

Gravitas: Massive Russian build-up near eastern Ukraine

Turkey has cut off water supplies to the Chinese embassy in Ankara. The two countries are engaged in their first public spat in a decade.

Gravitas: Turkey cuts off water supplies to Chinese embassy

The US Navy conducted an operation within Indian waters, without India's permission. The US Navy's 7th fleet says this was intended as a challenge to India's "excessive maritime claims". New Delhi has expressed concern.

Gravitas: Why did the US Navy conduct an operation near Lakshadweep

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Gravitas: Inside China's Sports Centres for Children

Gravitas: Lessons in 2021 from B.R. Ambedkar

Gravitas: Can Russia & US bury the hatchet?

Gravitas: Amid Ukraine tensions, US to deploy 500 more soldiers in Germany

Gravitas: Unrest & Protests grip Pakistan

Gravitas: Ramazan & The Pandemic

Gravitas: In France, Soldiers conduct drills with robots!

Gravitas: Britons celebrate as lockdown ends

Gravitas: Fat pay cheques, massive profits in a pandemic year

Gravitas: US cop 'mistook' gun for teaser

Gravitas: Jammu and Kashmir: Caught in conflicting narratives

Gravitas: Japan to release treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean

Gravitas: WHO's appeal: Suspend sale of live animals in markets

Gravitas: Mutants misleading RT-PCR tests?

Gravitas: India fast-tracks approvals for foreign vaccines

Gravitas: Meet the first Arab Woman Astronaut

Gravitas: US needs to reboot alliance politics

Gravitas: India approves Russia's Sputnik-V vaccine

Gravitas: Black-American killed by cops in Minnesota

Gravitas: US needs to reboot alliance politics

Gravitas: Chinese vaccine 'just 50.7%' effective against Brazilian variant

Gravitas: Is China trying to capture a new Island?

Gravitas: Did Israel's Mossad 'sabotage' Iran's nuclear site?

Gravitas: The Russia-Ukraine conflict explained

Gravitas: Mozambique army retakes Palma, finds beheaded victims

Gravitas | Prince Philip: The Longest-serving British Consort