Whooping cough cases are on the rise around the world. China has reported 13 deaths, the Philippines has reported 54 deaths, people are also dying of the whooping cough in the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Whooping cough is a respiratory illness, what's more, it is highly contagious, and deadly, especially in toddlers and newborns. Could this be the next pandemic?

Gravitas: The next pandemic? Whooping cough cases rise in China, the Philippines, Australia

#Gravitas | A new career trend called “chronoworking” is gaining momentum. It enables employees to tailor their work schedules according to their individual circadian rhythms or body clock instead of following the traditional 9-to-5 workday. Is this the future of work?

Gravitas: Chronoworking: Future of Work? Could Ditching 9-to-5 Boost Productivity?

#Gravitas | Hamas has told ceasefire negotiators that the group cannot currently identify and track down 40 Israeli hostages needed for a potential ceasefire deal. This has raised fears that more hostages may be dead than are publicly known.

Israel war: Hamas Says It Doesn't Have 40 Hostages for Ceasefire Deal with Israel

#Gravitas | A new study has found that 70% of 36 popular protein supplement brands sold and consumed in India have been mislabelled. They offered less protein content than advertised and some contained toxins and pesticide residues.

Gravitas: What is hidden in your protein powder?

Will Iran attack Israel? U.S. intelligence believes so. The U.S. has warned that Iran or its proxies could be using high-precision missiles to attack Israel in the coming days. Netanyahu says Israel is preparing to attack and defence itself. Flights have been cancelled, oil prices have jumped as West Asia prepares for the worst.

Iran, Israel war imminent? Flights cancelled, oil prices jump; West Asia on high alert

An Islamabad-bound PIA flight was diverted to Lahore to disembark Pakistan pm Shehbaz Sharif and other VIPs, leaving passengers fuming. Molly Gambhir telling you more

Pakistan: Passengers angry after PIA flight diverted to disembark Pakistan PM, VIPs

Has someone you know recently gone bald? Here are six things you should never tell a bald person.

Gravitas: Six things never to tell a bald person

#Gravitas | Multiple universities across India have announced menstrual leave for students. Will workplaces also follow suit?

Gravitas: Period leave: Why it is necessary?

#Gravitas | India's engagement with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan is starting to bear fruit. In a further effort to engage with India, the Taliban regime is undertaking policy efforts to return private land to displaced Hindu and Sikh minorities in the country.

Gravitas: Taliban Restores Land Illegally Taken by Warlords to Displaced Afghan Hindus and Sikhs

The President of a Gurudwara has been shot dead in Canada. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Gravitas: President of a Gurudwara shot dead in Canada

#Gravitas | A famous museum in London, The Wallace Collection, has unveiled its highly anticipated exhibition. It features the Lion of Punjab - Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: The lion of Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh exhibition unveiled in UK

#Gravitas | An official Canadian investigation into allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections has found zero evidence of India's involvement in Canadian politics. The probe panel tasked with monitoring the 2021 elections in the country said they found no attempt by India to influence national polls. However, the Canadian intelligence agency found that China did interfere in Canada's last two elections. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Canadian Investigation Finds No India Interference in 2021 Polls Won by Trudeau

#Gravitas | Canada is considering to join the AUKUS alliance, as it needs nuclear submarines to patrol its Arctic waters. But what does it have to offer in return? What does canada bring to the table?

Gravitas: Can Canada catch up with AUKUS? What does Canada bring to table?

Is the US preparation for a war against Russia in the Arctic? Of the eight Arctic countries, seven are NATO members, Finland and Sweden being the latest entrants. Reports say America may be building a weapon storage facility in the Arctic. Will the move provoke Russia that has a strategic advantage in the region?

Gravitas: Is US preparing for a war against Russia in the Arctic?

In the Philippines, a 65-year-old man was 'crucified' for the 35th time. In Mexico, Encorvadas walked down the colonial streets of silver-mining town Taxco. In Australia, A man impersonating Jesus Christ was seen carrying a cross through the streets. This report shows you how Good Friday was marked around the world.

Gravitas | Good Friday: 65-year-old Filipino man 'crucified' for 35th time

The British army has lifted its century-long ban on beards. British troops can now grow their facial hair, as long as they adhere to the new rules.

Gravitas: British Army lifts ban on beard

Did you know that Pakistan has a low-cost airline that is named after high-cost Muhammad Ali Jinnah? Pakistan's Quaid-e-Azam was a self-made aristocrat, he was known for his magnificent homes, luxury cars and bespoke suits tailored in London.

Gravitas: Pakistan's low-cost airline named after high-cost Jinnah

The UN has chosen Saudi Arabia to chair its commission for gender equality and women's empowerment. The seemingly ironic move has created outrage among rights groups.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia to lead UN Women's Rights' forum

China has been forced to investigate corruption in BRI projects. Some dams constructed under Chinese Belt and Road initiatives have structural cracks; roads and airports have bare minimum footfall. Who approved these projects? Why were they constructed at all?

Gravitas | Big Embarrassment for Xi: China forced to probe BRI corruption

#Gravitas | Investigators are closer to finding the person responsible for the blast at Rameshwaram cafe in Bengaluru. The suspect has been reportedly tracked down due to wearing a limited edition baseball cap. Watch in for more details!

Bengaluru blast: How a baseball cap gave away a secret terror plot

Pakistani security forces say they repulsed an attack by Baloch militants on a complex outside the Chinese-operated deep sea port of Gwadar, killing all eight of them. China has invested heavily in the mineral-rich province of Balochistan, including developing Gwadar, despite separatist insurgency.

Gravitas: Gwadar Port Under Attack: Terror strikes China-operated complex in Balochistan

How can a news outlet break a piece of news before it has even happened? In China, everything is possible. On Tuesday, Chinese state TV reported the passage of Hong Kong's security law before Hong Kong legislators could even start voting. How did CCTV know what the result was going to be? Was the vote fixed?

Gravitas | Exposed: How China fixed Hong Kong's Article 23 vote

Snake venom is increasingly being used by rave partygoers in India. YouTuber Elvish Yadav has been arrested for involvement in supplying snake venom to parties. Why are people abusing snake venom?

Gravitas | Snake Venom: A new drug for Indian ravers | How it landed Elvish Yadav in jail

EU imports from Xinjiang have gone up over 200%. Poland, Belgium and the Netherlands are among the biggest buyers from Xinjiang, with most of these countries importing Lithium-ion battries, tomato paste. What happened to Europe's sermons on human rights? What happened to calling out China for genocide?

Gravitas: EU imports from Xinjiang rise 200%, a classic case of European hypocrisy?

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