You may agree or disagree with the disqualification Novak Djokovic at the U.S. open. But, there is a lesson to learn for everyone - the importance of staying calm.

Gravitas: Food for thought: The need to stay calm

Pakistan has named Hizbul Chief Syed Salahuddin as a 'bona fide official' of its rogue spy agency I.S.I. The global terrorist has been exempted from security checks across Pakistan. Meanwhile, another Pak military general is making headlines for his shady financial dealings.

Gravitas: Pakistan declares Syed Salahuddin as 'ISI official'

In a strong signal to China, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav attended the funeral of Tibetan soldier Nyima Tenzin. The secret elite force trooper was killed in an accidental mine blast in Ladakh

Gravitas: Is India changing its policy towards Tibet?

India has become the fourth country in the world to develop and successfully test the hypersonic technology. WION's Palki tells you how hypersonic weapons will boost India's defences.

Gravitas: India is now one step closer to hypersonic weapons

Russia is considering a 'tech transfer' of its Sputnik V vaccine to India. Reportedly, this will be a partnership to develop, manufacture and supply the vaccine.

Gravitas: An India-Russia alliance for Wuhan virus vaccine?

China's Communist Party excels in rewriting its own history. Now, it is re-scripting the story of the pandemic in a desperate attempt to project normalcy. In this report

Gravitas: China is trying to rewrite the history of the Wuhan Virus

India has overtaken Brazil in COVID-19 cases to become the 2nd worst-hit country in the world. The record daily surge of 90,800 cases is a world record.

Gravitas: India Surpasses Brazil In COVID-19 Cases

The Army in Pakistan is above the law. Imran Khan has proved it once again by not accepting the resignation of Pakistan's 'Pizza General'

Gravitas: Decoding Asim Bajwa's sham resignation

Pak-based American blogger Cynthia Ritchie has accused Ex- PM Gilani of manhandling her, and Rehman Malik of raping her. 3 months after she made the allegations, Ritchie has been asked to leave Pakistan.

Gravitas: Who is Cynthia Ritchie?

Why does Donald Trump want people to vote twice? Is Joe Biden right in claiming that 'a black man invented the lightbulb' ? Why has Nancy Pelosi's salon visit triggered a row?

Gravitas: Did Joe Biden just rewrite history?

India, Australia and Japan have joined hands to create a new and 'resilient' supply chain. The alliance is being seen as a move to end China's dominance in global exports. Already, businesses are pulling out from China

Gravitas: A new global supply chain to counter China

A report claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to resurrect the 'Chairman' title for himself. WION's Palki tells you how the Chinese President is demanding loyalty and consolidating power to strengthen his hand.

Gravitas: Does Xi Jinping want another promotion?

Have you heard about the battle for 'rare earths'? A secret ingredient of every scientific wonder that will power our future. China accounts for 90% of the global production of these elements. On Gravitas+ WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the world can end China's monopoly.

Gravitas Plus | Rare Earths: China's 'secret weapon'

The largest democracy in the world completed 73 years of Independence today. On August 15, 1947 India transitioned from bondage to freedom. How did this transition come about? Why did it happen at the stroke of midnight? On #GravitasPlus Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you some untold stories.

Gravitas Plus: The secret stories of India's Independence

WION's Palki shares her notes to self as India enters its 74th year of Independence.

Gravitas Plus: Is India truly free of the British?

Don't fall prey to false advertising. Watch this episode of Gravitas Plus with WION's Palki before spending a fortune of overpriced 'health' foods. The health and wellness market is worth $4.2 Trillion. Did it get there by exploiting your insecurities? Are superfoods only making your wallet lose weight? Is the health and wellness industry fooling you?

Gravitas Plus: Is your health food healthy?

A genocide of Uighur Muslims is underway in Xinjiang, but the Islamic world has chosen China's money over China's Muslims. The principle of 'Muslim brotherhood' is being used based on economic interests. On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma Upadhyay challenges top 5 Islamic leaders to break their silence.

Gravitas Plus: Uighur genocide: Speak up, Islamic world

There is a looming threat of a Chinese invasion in Taiwan, but the world is still playing games about Taiwan's status. A democratic Taiwan is single-handedly fighting an authoritarian China. On Gravitas Plus Palki Sharma asks: Which side are you on in this David vs Goliath fight?

Gravitas Plus: Dear World, Taiwan needs your support

Hollywood sold you the American dream. James Bond marketed the Great Britain. What did Bollywood do? Celebrated relocating to the west, and reduced India to a land of entertainer! Who is responsible? Watch Gravitas Plus with Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Plus: How India can harness the soft power of Bollywood

The world is witnessing protests of all descriptions. But, are we protesting to bring change or to become part of a trending story? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma tells you how protests today are becoming an exercise in collective meltdown.

Gravitas Plus: Has protesting become a trend?

Schools in several countries have reopened. Students are back to classrooms. But, is this the right time to open schools?

Gravitas: Schools are finally reopening

A livestock ship carrying 6,000 cattle has capsized off the coast of Japan. Now, the cattle carcasses are floating at sea. Only one crew member has been found alive. This is not a first-of-its-kind tragedy.

Gravitas: Cattle Ship Capsizes Off Japan Coast

The pandemic is never ending, but what is keeping us from turning this crisis into an opportunity? WION's Palki tells you the story of Mary Mae Dacanay, a 23-year-old leaf artist from the Philippines.

Gravitas: Turning a crisis into an opportunity

In an address to the India-U.S. summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi positioned India as an alternative to China in the global supply chain. The Indian Prime Minister said global supply chains should not be based only on cost but also on trust.

Gravitas: PM Modi: Build global supply chains on trust, not just cost

Afghan women are trying to change that with WhereIsMyName campaign. They secured a win today. Afghan citizens will be able to add their mother's name to the government ID.

Gravitas: Women's names can now appear on Afghan Govt ID

Hundreds of Pakistani fishermen are protesting the arrival of Chinese fishing trawlers to Pakistan's coasts. The protesters are accusing Imran Khan govt for 'selling the seas' to China.

Gravitas: Anti-China protests rock Karachi

Joe Biden 'psychologically unfit' for office? Is Donald Trump 'suffering from mini-strokes'? The health of the U.S. President & the Presidential candidate has become a subject of debate in the race to the White House.

Gravitas: Is Joe Biden 'psychologically unfit' for office?

The largest province in Solomon Islands has announced plans for an independence referendum. Malaita is miffed with the national government for choosing China over Taiwan.

Gravitas: A small Island is standing up to the mighty China

Australia has slipped into recession for the first time in 30 years. The great run of 28 successive years of growth has ended.

Gravitas: Australia Sinks Into Recession

Islamabad is trying to save its face after a social media purge. Facebook has suspended several Pak-based accounts for peddling malicious content against India

Gravitas: Facebook's biggest crackdown on Pak Propaganda

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