America has a unique problem. It is struggling to recruit spies in China. The CIA is trying hard to rebuild its espionage capabilities in Beijing but it hasn't been that successful. Why is that happening?

Gravitas: Spy wars: US vs China

Experts are raising alarm over the spread of 'zombie deer disease' in the US. They are warning about the spread of the disease to human beings. Molly gambhir tells you more

Experts raise alarm over spread of 'zombie deer disease' in the US

The UK is preparing to send a warship to Guyana in a show of diplomatic and military support for its former colony. This as Venezuela renews its claim for a disputed part of Guyanese territory, known for its oil & minerals reserves.

Gravitas | Britain's grandstanding in South America? UK to send warship to Guyana | Here's Why

A prominent Hindu temple was vandalised in the U.S. It was defaced with anti-India graffiti. The police are investigating it as a hate crime.

Gravitas | Hindu Temple vandalised again | Can US still preach the world?

Youth unemployment is an increasingly complex global issue, worsened by a disconnect between education and job market realities. This challenge varies across nations, from skill mismatches in Canada to mental health concerns in the UK and the public-private sector balance in China. Addressing youth unemployment requires locally tailored solutions.

Gravitas | Job market continues to look bleak for youth In 2024

2024 is going to be the year of elections. 70+ nations are reportedly going to polls. Which of these nations are actual democracies & which ones are bogus? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas | 2024: The year of elections

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

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