Syrian Druze are protesting over fuel price hike & corruption. Libyans are protesting against the country's growing closeness with Israel. Lebanon's economic crisis is worsening. Molly Gambhir asks: Is the Arab world going up in flames again?

Gravitas: Are Arab nations descending into chaos?

The African Nation of Gabon became the eighth country since 2020 to witness a military takeover. On Wednesday rebel military officers announced the coup on live television and put third-time elected President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest.

Gravitas | Gabon After Niger: Military Takes Charge | Africa's Democracy in Danger?

Will Pakistan's 'Accidental PM' become a termless head of govt? Pak's Election commission has delayed polls due to delimitation of constituencies & its political leaders are in trouble. Will Kakar rule for a longer period? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Will Pakistan's interim PM's tenure be extended?

Not just your luggage, you too must now stand on a weighing scale before boarding your flight. Airlines around the world are weighing their passengers at boarding gate. Over the years, airlines have modified the flight experience to cut weight and cost. What explains the obsession with weight?

Gravitas: Why airlines are obsessed with weight- your and your bag's

After a white gunman killed 3 black people in Florida, U.S. President Joe Biden has said that 'White Supremacy' has no place in America. Has Biden lost the plot? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Jacksonville shooting: Biden says 'White supremacy has no place in U.S.'

In 1960, at least 21 Indian-origin women were given radioactive chapatis as a part of a British experiment in London. Most of the women had newly immigrated to London and did not speak English. One British scientist roped them into a dangerous experiment. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

Gravitas: Radioactive Rotis: Brits never treated Indians as human beings

Anyone who crosses Putin either dies or disappears, or is jailed. The Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has died in a plane crash. This comes 2 months after Wagner led an unsuccessful mutiny against Putin's aide. Why did Putin wait so long to strike?

Gravitas | Wagner Chief Prigozhin is Dead: Why Putin took two months to strike

Has the Pakistan Army taken over the country's governance in a soft coup? The composition of the current interim govt & some recent developments indicate it has. Molly Gambhir tells you how.

Gravitas: Has the Pakistan Army taken over governance in a soft coup?

A group backed by billionaire George Soros is planning an 'expose' on Indian firms. Will this be another 'hit job' on India's global image? Why is Soros targeting India? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Soros-backed group planning an 'expose' on Indian firms

Prince Albert of Monaco reportedly meets his wife only after booking an appointment. Should you too? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Would you book an appointment to meet your spouse?

An employee took to Reddit to talk about his toxic work culture. He shared that his boss asked him to clock-out every time he took a bathroom break. Do the hours clocked in ensure productivity? Is is time to change redundant HR policies? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | Output vs outcome: Boss asks employee to sign out for bathroom breaks

In India, 8-year-old Garvit was stranded in the lift of his apartment building for two hours. Garvit was alone, instead of panicking or crying, he decided to use the time to do his homework. Molly Gambhir brings you the story.

Gravitas: Stuck in lift, 8-year-old completes his homework

In India, Class 12 students will soon have two board exams every year. Students of classes 11 and 12 will also have to study two language- at least one of them should be an Indian language. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

Gravitas: Two board exams every year: What does it mean?

UK has fallen victim to the rise in pickpocketing cases. The London Underground has hit a record-high number of pickpocketing cases. Will pickpocketing become the new epidemic? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Pickpockets target the London underground

Saudi Arabia is contemplating China's bid to build its first nuclear plant. It comes amid fears in the U.S. over the growing closeness between China and the Gulf country. So what does this growing bonhomie mean for the U.S.? Molly Gambhir brings you the story.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia Considers Chinese Bid for Nuclear Plant | Why U.S. Is Worried

Pilgrims visiting the grand mosque in Mecca were literally blown away by a ruthless storm. Streets are flooded and roads have been turned into swamps. Is Saudi Arabia equipped to battle climate change? Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: Mecca blown away by thunderstorms and lightening strikes

50 VVIP aircraft are expected to land in #India's capital #Delhi for the #G20 summit next month. The Indira Gandhi International Airport and the IAF base have parking space for only about 40 aircraft. Where will the jets land? Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: G20 Summit: Where will global leaders park their jets?

Vivek Ramaswamy 'stole the show' at the Republican party's first primary debate. The 38-year-old's anti-woke, & anti-climate change remarks are going viral. Who exactly is he? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Vivek Ramaswamy: The Indian-origin entrepreneur taking on Trump | GOP Primary Debate

Studies have announced the best international airlines in the world. Two Indian airlines have made it into the top ten list. Who has topped the list? Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: Which is the world’s best airline?

A 17-year-old has died after falling victim to ragging and sexual assault in an university. Protests have erupted against the university's 'inaction'. How did the ragging incident unfold? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Student dies after ragging exercise in hostel

A major mishap was averted at #Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. A Vistara aircraft was cleared for take-off while another was in the process of landing. The take-off was aborted after instructions from Air Traffic Control. Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: India: Two Vistara Planes Cleared To Take-Off & Land At Same Time

Is China exploiting BRICS and turning it into a propaganda vehicle? President Xi Jinping has turned his visit to South Africa, for the BRICS summit, into a wider state visit. The agenda on the table are many. China has larger interests in Africa, plus it wants to expand BRICS - a grouping of 5 nations, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. By adding more members, Beijing wants to bolster its image as a global leader. Molly Gambhir brings you the story.

Gravitas: Xi's Power Play; China Turns BRICS Into Propaganda Platform? Bigger Agenda to Woo Africa?

In Pakistan, six students and two adults were stranded in a dangling cable car after one of its wires snapped midway into the journey. The students had no food or drinking water. Numerous attempts made to rescue the students failed. This report tells you what happened next.

Gravitas | Pakistan Cable Car Rescue: Six students stranded for nine hours

After a series of racism scandals within the new Finnish government there are calls to ban the swastika and the hammer and sickle. Ben Zyskowicz, a Finnish MP has suggested ban the Nazi symbol as PM Petteri Orpo sets up a new working group to fight discrimination and racism. Molly Gambhir brings you the story.

Gravitas: Finland mulls banning Nazi symbol of hate as racism scandal rocks new govt

Chinese Ambassador to South Africa has hinted that Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Their potential meeting would be the first formal meeting since the border clashes in May 2020. It also comes in the backdrop Chinese efforts to expand BRICS grouping. A move that has been resisted by members like India and Brazil. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas | BRICS Summit: PM Modi To Meet Xi Jinping? India, China Border Breakthrough Possible?

Reports say the Japanese military is hiding thousands of sexual harassment cases and victims are too afraid to report the incidents. Is the Japanese military's image stained? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Sexual harassment cases mount on the Japanese military

Have you heard about the 'loch Ness Monster'? A hunt is being launched to find the 'water beast'. It is the biggest organized hunt for the 'water monster' in 50 years. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: The mission to find a 'Water Beast'

Germany's Federal Minister for Digital and Transport Volker Wissin used India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to make a payment. The German Embassy in India hailed India's success in digital infrastructure. Why is the West reluctant to take lessons from India? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: German minister buys groceries with UPI | Is US afraid to learn from India?

Studies show that fidgeting can help a person live a longer life. Experts say that fidgeting has its roots in the animal kingdom. What is the science behind the art of fidgeting? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Fidgeting can help you live a longer life

Chinese authorities are investigating a Chinese national based on accusations they’re spying for the U.S. CIA. This is the second time this month that China has launched such an investigation as the country cracks down on espionage amid tensions with the U.S. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: CIA Enlisting Chinese Officials? China Makes Another Arrest | All-Out Spy War

Sleep streaming is picking pace with more and more netizens allowing cameras into their bedrooms. Sleep streaming involves leaving your web camera switched on as you fall asleep. In many cases, sleep streamers allow viewers to pay to disturb their sleep by virtually triggering loud noises, alarm bells.

Gravitas: Sleep Streaming: Will you allow strangers to watch you sleep?

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