Poker experts are claiming that the card game can help you perform better at work. They say some of the skills needed in Poker are also required in a professional environment. How true is that? Are good Poker players better employees?

Gravitas | Can poker help you become a better worker?

India has vowed to avenge attacks on 2 India-linked merchant vessels. India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India 'will find the perpetrators from the depth of the ocean' & bring them to justice. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas | India vows to avenge attacks on merchant vessels

The death of Balaach Mola Bakhsh, in a remote town of Balochistan last month has triggered a massive protest against forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Pakistan. Bakhsh's family along with Baloch activists led a nearly 1,600-kilometer-long march toward Islamabad where the police blocked them.

Gravitas | Balochistan: Women lead unprecedented protest against enforced disappearances

Researchers are warning against a dark side of popping up champagne bottles. A study shows not opening these bottles safely can lead to devastating eye injuries. Priyanka Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: The dark aspect of popping a champagne cork

Italy's far-right ruling party, Brothers of Italy, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has proposed a law mandating nativity scenes in schools, stirring controversy. While the party frames it as protecting Christian traditions, critics accuse it of using religious symbols for political gain. This move follows Meloni's stringent immigration policies and previous attempts to regulate Muslim prayer spaces.

Gravitas | Italy's far-right proposes Nativity Scene Law: Cultural preservation or political move?

Is obesity linked to fertility? A new study says that being overweight can affect a couple's abilty to conceive. How exactly? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Is being overweight affecting your fertility?

On Sunday night, a Chennai-bound train was stopped an hour into its journey, in Srivaikuntam. India's railway staff halted the train in light of a cloud burst, they also averted a major disaster. A 7-km-track in front was completely eroded by the rain. It was a disaster waiting to happen. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India's railway staff saves 800 passengers; here's the story

Is India's growth story not sitting well with the International Monetary Fund? The IMF has reclassified India's foreign exchange regime as 'stabilized arrangement' from 'floating system', after accusing the RBI of excessive interference. Was the IMF assessment in bad taste?

Gravitas: Is India's growth story not sitting well with IMF?

Taiwan reported a Chinese balloon crossing its airspace, intensifying regional security concerns. This is the third such incident this month, sparking concerns about potential surveillance and intelligence gathering activities by China.

Gravitas: Chinese balloons over Taiwan raise security concerns

A Korean vlogger was groped on camera by a stranger in a shocking incident. This isn't the first time tourists have been harassed on Indian streets. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Man gropes vlogger on camera

An old video of Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni has gone viral. The video shows Meloni calling Islam 'incompatible' with Europe. What made her say this? Does the statement hold merit or does Europe have a mindset problem? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Giorgia Meloni's old statement on Islam goes viral, sparks huge debate

It looks like NATO is very interested in extending its strategic influence, all the way to Asia. The major player in this Asian NATO, if you will, is Japan. Over the weekend, North Korea conducted back-to-back missile tests, capable of hitting the United States of America. Amid threats from China, North Korea and Russia, NATO members have sought to forge closer ties with its Asian allies.

Gravitas: China, N. Korea bonhomie worries NATO | North Atlantic-Pacific Treaty Organisation soon?

A security breach in Delaware involving President Joe Biden raises alarms about presidential safety. A sedan unexpectedly collided with a Secret Service vehicle near Biden, sparking rapid response from armed agents. This incident, occurring close to the heavily secured presidential motorcade, prompts serious questions about potential vulnerabilities in the President's security, especially in a time of geopolitical tension.

Gravitas | US: Car rams into Biden's motorcade; President & First Lady Jill Biden escape unharmed

In Iran, dance has become a popular form of protest against the authorities. Iranian are dancing everywhere classrooms, shops, stadiums. What is their demand? Priyanka Sharma tells

Gravitas: Iranians dance to protest the crackdown on happiness

In a concerning development, Russian anti-corruption activist and prominent Putin opponent, Alexei Navalny, has vanished from public view. His disappearance, coinciding with Vladimir Putin's announcement for a fifth presidential term, raises suspicions of a calculated move to silence dissent. Navalny, facing deteriorating health in prison, has been a symbol of resistance against the Russian regime. The ambiguity surrounding his whereabouts is alarming, posing serious questions about the future of political opposition in Russia.

Gravitas: What Happened to 'Putin Critic' Alexei Navalny?

Militaries account for 5.5% of global emissions. But when it comes to disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions, militaries are let off the hook. NATO hasn't offered any transparency on how it plans to cut its emissions. When will it be held accountable?

Gravitas | Military's devastating carbon footprint

Ranbir Kapoor's new film 'Animal' has sparked massive debate around portraying toxic masculinity and hyperviolence in movies. Have movies become too violent, if so, why are they growing so popular?

Gravitas: 'Animal' too violent? Why the Ranbir Kapoor movie has angered so many

New satellite images claim to show Chinese expansion into territory controlled by Bhutan. The encroachment has occurred even as the two countries engage in border negotiations. Hem Saroya brings you a report.

Gravitas: China encroaches into Bhutanese territory

A shocking incident outside a McDonald's in London, where a security guard mistreated a homeless man, Aaron McCarthy, has led to public outcry. The guard's inhumane actions, captured on video and involving the use of bleach, have been widely condemned. McDonald's UK has apologised and taken swift action against the third-party security involved.

Gravitas: McDonald's UK faces backlash over security guard manhandling homeless man

Recent studies highlight the surprising health risks associated with comfort eating and lengthy commutes. Indulging in fatty foods under stress can reduce vascular function, posing a risk to heart health. Moreover, commuting for more than an hour daily can lead to depressive symptoms, with significant impact observed among various groups including low-income women and childless men.

Gravitas: Binge eating & lengthy commutes: Unseen risks to mental health

Today the beer brewing industry is largely male-dominated. But that's not how it was in the past. Women were the original beer brewers. How did this change?

Gravitas: Beer bias: Buyers prefer male brewers?

A monumental discovery on Dorset's Jurassic Coast has captivated enthusiasts and experts alike. Two fossil hunters stumbled upon a colossal sea monster, a Pliosaur, dating back 150 million years. This remarkably well-preserved specimen, with a skull measuring two meters, paints a vivid picture of the underwater predators that once ruled the oceans.

Gravitas: Pristine Pliosaur fossil uncovered in Dorset cliffs

In a testament to the world's cultural diversity, UNESCO has added both Garba, the Indian dance form, and Iftar, the Islamic breaking of the fast, to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. These additions recognise Garba's role in promoting social harmony and Iftar's significance in fostering community and reflection.

Gravitas: UNESCO Celebrates Garba and Iftar: Embracing Cultural Diversity

In a bizarre twist to America's gun culture, guns are making their way into MRI rooms, leading to unintentional shootings. These incidents are not just about the mishaps in medical facilities but symbolise the pervasive nature of gun ownership in the U.S. As guns increasingly appear in inappropriate places, the question arises: how does this symbol of freedom reconcile with the responsibility of safety?

Gravitas: Unintentional Shootings in MRI Rooms: A Reflection of US Gun Culture?

A woman got a bill of $60,000 after she put out a photo of her meal with the QR code that was stuck on the table. Online users scanned that code and placed orders. Molly Gambhir tells you how you can stay safe from such QR code nightmares

Why you should blur that QR code

Hamas has sought Pakistan's help to stop Israel's Gaza assault. Is Pakistan which is itself facing economic turmoil in any condition to help others? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say.

Gravitas: Hamas seeks Pakistan's help against Israel

Italy, the only G7 member of China's Belt and Road Initiative, is dumping it. It has officially withdrawn from BRI. Is this a humiliation for Chinese President Xi Jinping?

Gravitas: Italy's snub an embarrassment for Xi?

Nepal has busted a mercenary recruitment ring & arrested over 10 people. Reports say, Nepalese citizens were being recruited as mercenaries for the Russian army. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Why are Nepalese citizens becoming mercenaries for Russia?

Taylor Swift has been named Time Magazine's "Person of the year." The magazine said that she has been accorded the title, for bringing joy to the world. In one of her iconic songs, she refers to herself as the 'problem,' but for many, she is the solution. Here's a glimpse into the life of the 'fearless' woman of the music industry.

Gravitas: Taylor Swift crowned Time's Person of the Year for 'Spreading Joy'

26/11 conspirator Sajid Mir has been 'poisoned' inside a Pakistani jail. Meanwhile, Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh has died of heart attack. What explains these mysterious incidents? Bhairavi Singh brings you a report.

Gravitas: 26/11 Attacks conspirator poisoned in Pak jail

An adventurous Kangaroo decided to skip a trip to the Quebec Zoo and instead explored Oshawa, turning the city streets into her personal playground. This kangaroo's escapade included fisticuffs with a local police officer, showing that these creatures aren't just jumpers but great boxers too!

Gravitas: Kangaroo's Great Escape and a Boxing Bout with Canadian Police

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