PM Modi filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi Lok Sabha seat. PM Modi is seeking a third term from the constituency. Varanasi will go to polls in the seventh and last phase of the elections on June 1.

India PM Narendra Modi files nomination from Varanasi, offers prayers at Dasaswamedh Ghat

Two high school students from New Orleans have been able to do what was deemed impossible. They were able to solve a nearly 2,000-year-old math puzzle. This is the story of Calcea Johnson and Ne'Kiya Jackson.

Gravitas | Math geniuses from New Orleans solve 'Impossible' 2,000 year old math puzzle

On May 9, 1960, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first birth control pill.

Gravitas Recall: US FDA approved the first birth control pill, 64 years ago today

Office Peacocking is the new work trend. Companies are refurbishing office spaces, stocking up the pantry, offering free coffee and snacks. What for, you ask? To lure workers back to office.

Gravitas | Office Peacocking: How companies are luring workers back to office

A little girl from Oxfordshire in the United Kingdom is able to hear for the first time in her life after she underwent a pioneering gene therapy. Here’s what we know about the therapy.

Gravitas | UK toddler born deaf can now hear, thanks to gene therapy

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka has come under heavy criticism for his rant at captain KL Rahul after the chastening defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Was Goenka right to publicly castigate Rahul?

Gravitas | Sanjiv Goenka's outburst at KL Rahul sparks outrage

A recent study by Henley & Partners reveals Bengaluru's meteoric rise. Nicknamed the "Silicon Valley of India," Bengaluru boasts a booming tech sector that's attracting significant wealth. The city now ranks among the top 10 wealthiest globally, with over 13,200 high-net-worth individuals, those with investable assets exceeding $1 million.

Gravitas | Bengaluru's booming tech sector creates a hub for millionaires

At a recent event, one of the top officers of the Indian army said that currently the army relies on foreign suppliers only for 5-10% of its ammunition. By the next financial year, the officer said, the Indian army will stop importing ammunition. This is a big step towards self-reliance.

Gravitas | Soon, Indian Army to say no to foreign ammunition

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been Steve Jobs' successor since his resignation in 2011, now approaching the end of his tenure, the question arises, who will replace Tim Cook as the next Apple CEO?

Gravitas | Who will be Apple CEO Tim Cook's successor?

A new relationship trend is on the rise in Japan. It's called friendship marriage. What is it exactly? Why are people turning to it?

Gravitas | Japan's new relationship trend: Friendship marriage explained

A probe has been launched after a Boeing 767 cargo plane landed in Istanbul without front landing gear. In other developments, the FAA has opened an investigation into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Molly Gambhir telling you more.

Gravitas | Watch: Boeing 767 cargo plane lands without front landing gear

More than 800,000 people in Europe and the US appear to have been duped into sharing card details and other sensitive personal data with a vast network of fake online designer shops apparently operated from China.

Gravitas | Chinese network behind one of world's 'largest online scams'

According to the New York Times, Robert F Kennedy Jr has said that a health problem he experienced in 2010 was caused by a worm that got into his brain and ate a portion of it. His campaign has said that he has fully recovered. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | Presidential candidate RFK Jr. had a worm in his brain

The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused the US of trying to "unbalance" India's internal political situation to complicate the elections. Moscow referred to the US as a 'neo-colonial' power that lacks an understanding of India's national mentality, historical context, and the development of the Indian state. While Russia's criticism of the US is not new, is its analysis far-fetched? On this episode of Gravitas, we examine how biased reports emerged from the US, in the run-up to the Indian elections.

Gravitas | Russia accuses 'Neo-colonial' US for meddling in India's election, 'Lack of Respect...'

Has Rishi Sunak's UK become a third world country? From economy to road and prisons- everything is in shambles. Is it then surprising that in a latest polls the Tories are behind Labour by 30 points? What does this mean for Sunak's future?

Gravitas | Has Rishi Sunak's UK become a third world country?

Following Germany's surrender, World War II in Europe officially ended at midnight on May 8, 1945.

Gravitas |  World War II officially ended in Europe, 79 years ago today | Gravitas Recall

Apple sales have fallen in almost every market across the globe, with iPhone sales falling over 10% in the first quarter. This comes despite a surge in the overall smartphone market.

Gravitas | Apple sales fall as iPhone demand declines by over 10% in 2024

Ukraine's president says Russia has launched a massive nighttime attack on energy facilities across Ukraine, targeting seven regions with more than 50 missiles and drones.

Gravitas | Russia's massive attacks hits Ukraine's power grid

Congress veteran Sam Pitroda stirred massive controversy over his racist comments comparing Indians to 'Chinese' and 'Africans'. For a second time in a month, Pitroda left the Congress party in a fix, forcing his party colleagues to distance themselves from his comment. In the aftermath, Pitroda quit from his post as Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress.

Gravitas | Does Sam Pitroda need a history lesson? Congress veteran steps down after racist remark

Israel has started its aerial and ground offensive in Rafah even as it calls it a "limited operation". Meanwhile, Israel sees no sign of a breakthrough in Egyptian-mediated talks on a cease-fire in Gaza but is still keeping its delegation of negotiators at the Cairo meeting. It has raised fears that the long-threatened, full-scale offensive into the city could be imminent.

Gravitas | Israeli troops, tanks roll into Rafah as Palestinians flee

In a big move, AstraZeneca has decided to withdraw its Covid vaccines worldwide. Has big pharma opened Covid can of worms?

Gravitas | AstraZeneca to withdraw its Covid vaccines worldwide

India has placed orders for 1220 planes in less than two years. Of these planes, 850 are being made by Airbus. The European plane-makers has assembly facilities in five countries. What's stopping it from assembling in India- the country that has given it its record single order? #Gravitas deep dives.

Gravitas: Why Plane-maker Airbus must assemble in India

#Gravitas | A grim trend is on the rise. More and more youngsters are choosing to die by Euthanasia owing to psychological disorders.

Gravitas: Why are youngsters choosing Euthanasia?

Will Arab nations get trapped in the Israel, Iran conflict? Jordan's King Abdullah II has said that his country must not become 'the theater of a regional war'. Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani says 'Our position is clear, and we will not allow Iraq to be thrown into the arena of conflict'. Do these Arab nations have the choice to stay out of the conflict? Are they handcuffed by the U.S.?

Israel vs Iran: Which country will the Arab nations support?

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