The institution of the Dalai Lama has its foundation on reincarnation. Traditionally, the Dalai Lama has always chosen his successor. China now wants to cherry-pick the next Tibetan spiritual leader. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Will China pick the next Dalai Lama?

US President Donald Trump has signed a bill that reaffirms the right of Tibetans to pick the next Dalai Lama. The law also includes a demand for a consulate in Tibet. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how 5 provisions of this new law strengthen the 'Free Tibet' campaign.

Gravitas: US to demand a consulate in Tibet

From re-education camps to the destruction of places of worship - China is waging an assault on the identity of Tibetans. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what China is doing to Tibet.

Gravitas: How China is waging an assault on the Tibetan identity

India is preparing for a leadership role in the Post-Pandemic World. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is in Qatar and Army Chief Gen. Naravane is in South Korea. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why these visits are very significant.

Gravitas: India preparing for the post-pandemic world

Have you heard of the ISI? Pakistan calls it an Intelligence wing. In reality, it is a death squad. The ISI has been linked to 5000+ disappearances in Balochistan, mysterious deaths in Western countries, the murder of an Indian diplomat, and the plot to assassinate of an Afghan President. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all you need about the hit squad.

Gravitas Plus: Pakistan's high-profile assassins

Have you heard of the ISI? Pakistan calls it an Intelligence wing. In reality, it is a death squad. The ISI has been linked to 5000+ disappearances in Balochistan, mysterious deaths in Western countries, the murder of an Indian ambassador, and the plot to assassinate of an Afghan President. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you all you need about the hit squad.

#GravitasPlus | 2020 felt like a Shakespearean Catharsis. We all want to delete it from our lives. Palki Sharma Upadhyay says save it. Here's why.

Gravitas Plus: Don't delete 2020 from your lives

Daniel Pearl's killers are set to walk free on Saturday. The Pearl family has appealed to Pakistan's Supreme Court to provide justice for 'their beloved son'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why the world must oppose their release.

Daniel Pearl's killers to walk free

A corrupt financial regulator, offshore tax havens & a real estate hijack has turned the United Kingdom into a hub for dirty money. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Britain, the hub for dirty money

In a video, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny claimed he tricked a Russian spy into confessing to a plot to kill him. Russian Intelligence Agency - The FSB called the video a 'forgery'. But now, an ally of Navalny has been arrested. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Navalny: I got my killer to confess

The FATF had grey-listed Pakistan in 2018. Since then, Pakistan has failed all reviews. But, Islamabad has been given at least 3 extensions. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the global terror financing watchdog has been toothless against Pakistan.

Gravitas: The FATF: Toothless against a terror state?

In an exclusive conversation with Palki Sharma Upadhyay, Japan's Deputy Minister of Defence Yasuhide Nakayama called Wuhan as the original source of the virus. Nakayama said China & WHO 'must explain to the world what is going on'.

Gravitas: Japan's Deputy Defence Minister: China and WHO needs to tell us what's going on

Kuwait's Parliamentary Committee on Women has only men. There are 3 men and no women. Why? Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Kuwait: No women in women's committee

China has sought a 'loan guarantee' from Pakistan - as the country's economic situation weakens. Meanwhile, after 2.5 years of being in power Imran Khan has told his ministers that 'the time for performance has arrived'. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: China seeks 'loan guarantee' from Pakistan

Donald Trump is on a pardon spree. Allies, loyalists and family members close to Donald Trump are being pardoned. This includes the father of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Is the US President misusing the #PresidentialPardon? Palki Sharma Upadhyay has a report.

Gravitas: Donald Trump is on a pardon spree

After 11 months of haggling, the UK and EU signed a trade deal for the post-Brexit world. Boris Johnson hailed the deal as the best UK could get. Who stands to gain from this new arrangement? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas:  UK, EU clinch historic post-Brexit trade deal

Chester - the cat moved into his fifth home in seven years. Previous owners described him as 'anti-social' and 'demonic'. Is Chester really the bad boy of cats, or just a misunderstood sweetheart? WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Meet Chester, the bad boy of cats

A restaurant in Singapore became the first to commercially serve lab-grown chicken. While the restaurant owner swears by the taste and quality, concerns remain over affordability and safety standards. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the whole story.

Gravitas: Lab-grown meat debuts at Singapore diner

You can now buy a bottle of air from the UK! A British firm is selling the 'smell of home' to homesick expats. The bottles join a long list of antiviral, immunity booster products that have hit the shelves recently. All high on promise, low on scientific-backing. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you food for thought.

Gravitas: Profiteering from your fear

Under Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel has normalised ties with 4 Arab nations. But, despite the achievement - Netanyahu will have to fight another election to retain his chair. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about Israel's fourth election in two years.

Gravitas: A defector will challenge Netanyahu's throne in 2021

Lockdowns have returned, contact tracing is on again. The mutant strains of the Wuhan virus are keeping the world on edge. Will the existing vaccine work against these far more potent variants? WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Will vaccines work against the new Wuhan Virus strains?

High profile exits, mass defections and a dip in popularity has put Recep Tayyip Erdogan's position as Turkey's President on shaky ground. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Turkish President is losing friends - both at home and abroad.

Gravitas: Erdogan's ruling party is splintering in Turkey

Xi Jinping is trying to turn a food crisis into a war on food wastage. China is set to criminalise 'overeating'. Restaurants promoting excessive meals will pay fines. Chinese citizens will face penalties for leftovers. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a detailed report.

Gravitas: 'Over-eating' now a crime in China

Will Erdogan dreams drive his downfall? Turkey's President has knit his personal ambitions into the country's foreign policy. Hitler, Mussolini and Saddam Hussein made the same mistake. Their regimes fell. Erdogan may not be an exception. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Will Erdogan's dreams drive his downfall?

The Turkish Lira witnessed a record decline in its value this year. Turkey's central bank spent billions to defend the currency. Allegedly, a large chunk of the money spent was borrowed from banks. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how Turkey's central bank owes more than what it owns.

Gravitas: The Hidden Economic Disaster of Turkey

The 'age of consent' often becomes an excuse for sexual predators. The Philippines has decided to raise the age to 16 years. What is the age of consent in other countries? Where does India stand? WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: The Philippines to raise the age of consent

China is set to profit from the collapse of Denmark's mink industry. Millions of minks have been culled in Denmark, as a mutant strain of the Wuhan Virus spreads. Mink farmers in China are seeing an 'opportunity'. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the story.

Gravitas: Denmark's mink industry nears collapse

Why do we fear Math? Why do students run away from Math? On the birth anniversary of legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan - WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how teachers, parents and students can work together to overcome the phobia of Math.

Gravitas: Celebrating Srinivasa Ramanujan

In Turkey, 903 children have faced trial for 'insulting' Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the last 6 years. The youngest to be prosecuted was 12 years old. WION's Palki Sharma #Upadhyay tells you more about the 21st century Turkey.

Gravitas: The 'consequences' of insulting Erdogan

Some Catholics have refused to take the Wuhan virus vaccines that use aborted fetal cells. In Indonesia, Muslims were concerned about the 'halal status' of the vaccines. Are anti-vaxxers exploiting religion? WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Are anti-vaxxers exploiting religion?

From Pakistani extremists to Khalistani separatists, Canada has given refuge to them all. Why? To appease minorities. Ottawa's vote bank politics is taking a toll on its justice system. Karima Baloch's death is an example. WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: Why is Canada giving refuge to extremists?

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Gravitas: Will China pick the next Dalai Lama?

Gravitas: US to demand a consulate in Tibet

Gravitas: How China is waging an assault on the Tibetan identity

Gravitas: India preparing for the post-pandemic world

Gravitas Plus: Pakistan's high-profile assassins

Gravitas Plus: Pakistan's high-profile assassins

Gravitas Plus: Don't delete 2020 from your lives

Daniel Pearl's killers to walk free

Gravitas: Britain, the hub for dirty money

Gravitas: Navalny: I got my killer to confess

Gravitas: The FATF: Toothless against a terror state?

Gravitas: Japan's Deputy Defence Minister: China and WHO needs to tell us what's going on

Gravitas: Kuwait: No women in women's committee

Gravitas: China seeks 'loan guarantee' from Pakistan

Gravitas: Donald Trump is on a pardon spree

Gravitas: UK, EU clinch historic post-Brexit trade deal

Gravitas: Meet Chester, the bad boy of cats

Gravitas: Lab-grown meat debuts at Singapore diner

Gravitas: Profiteering from your fear

Gravitas: A defector will challenge Netanyahu's throne in 2021

Gravitas: Will vaccines work against the new Wuhan Virus strains?

Gravitas: Erdogan's ruling party is splintering in Turkey

Gravitas: 'Over-eating' now a crime in China

Gravitas: Will Erdogan's dreams drive his downfall?

Gravitas: The Hidden Economic Disaster of Turkey

Gravitas: The Philippines to raise the age of consent