In a cafe in Tel Aviv in Israel, a woman screamed after spotting cockroach. In response, people flee thinking it to be terror attack. The story is not as comic as it sounds. It is deeply rooted in psychological terror of Israelis. What's the story about? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Psychology of terror in Israel

In a huge achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully launched the first of the second-generation satellites for its navigation constellation. Molly Gambhir tells you why this is significant.

Gravitas: India launches next-gen navigational satellite

India is pushing back against 'agenda-driven' country rankings released by think tanks. Often global indices are based on opinions of handful of experts. Should global institutions like World Bank and World Economic Forum exercise more scrutiny? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India's pushback on 'agenda-driven' global ranking indices

A Chinese woman quit her job to become a "full-time" daughter for her parents. She gets a salary of $565 per month. What is this new job? Why are Chinese people turning to such alternatives? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Tired of your job? Become your parents' caretaker

Will India buy F-16 fighter jets from the U.S? Is that what the NATO Plus signaling is all about? Will the F-16 announcement be made during PM Modi's state visit to the U.S? Molly Gambhir tells us.

Gravitas: Will India buy F-16 jets from U.S? | What is the real story behind NATO Plus?

Mothers in Syria are being forced to abandon their babies in mosques, hospitals and even under trees. People in poverty-ridden refugee camps are struggling to feed their children. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Why are Syrian mothers forced to abandon their babies?

A Cambodian man was ripped apart by 40 crocodiles in a reptile farm. Animal attacks have been on the rise lately. Are animals trying to reclaim their territory? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: 40 Crocodiles rip apart a Cambodian man

A 12th standard topper from West Bengal amused the world by thanking himself for bagging the top spot. Why was this such a big deal? Why don't we thank ourselves enough? Here is some food for thought. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Food for thought | We need to give ourselves more credit

A plasma therapy involved an entrepreneur getting his son's blood plasma injected into his bloodstream. The aim is to show how a middle-aged man can have the body of an 18-year-old. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Pumping in 'young blood' to stay young

French prime minister Elisabeth Borne is suing her biography publisher for outing her personal details. Is it okay to infringe the privacy of women politicians? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: French PM Elisabeth Borne sues autobiography publisher

Ladakh is set to open its door to tourists in its forbidden zones. This is going to be a two-phase project. Why were these zones forbidden? What does this frontier look like? What will it mean for Ladakh? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Ladakh opens forbidden zones for tourists

US' FDA has approved Elon Musk's Neuralink for human trials. FDA earlier rejected Neuralink for human trials due to safety concerns. Will you trust Musk with your brain? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Musk's Neuralink gets green light to conduct human trials

FBI reveals a man planned to kill Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her California visit in 1983. Documents mention threats posed to the British Royals by the Irish Republican Army. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Queen Elizabeth faced assassination threat

Russian nuclear warheads have reached Belarus. Lukashenko has confirmed the movement. Russia says Western provocation forced it to deploy nukes. Is the war taking a nuclear turn? Listen in to Molly Gambhir.

Gravitas | Russia-Ukraine War: Nuclear weapons reach Belarus. Should you be worried?

China is in the grip of another Wuhan Virus wave. Reports say, the cases could reach 60 million by the end of June. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus wave grips China, again

4 days after the G7, the Russian PM has embarked on a 2-day visit to China. On Wednesday, he inked 3 bilateral pacts with the Chinese Premier. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: After G7, Russia & China hold key bilateral

Artificial Intelligence has made it possible for a paralysed man to walk again. The 'Digital Bridge' tech reads thoughts and pushes the body to move, but is there another side to AI? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: AI enables paralysed man to walk again

A car has crashed into the gates of Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister. Authorities say one person has been arrested. What was his motive?

Gravitas: Downing Street: Car crashes into gates of British Prime Minister's official residence

Are you tired of spam calls? Wondering how to tackle the menace? 48 US states are suing a telecom firm over robocalls. Should other nations follow suit? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Spam Call menace: 48 U.S. states are suing a telecom firm over robocalls

Plastic recycling facilities have been found to damage the environment more than they help. According to a study, plastic recycling facilities are releasing microplastics in air and water around the facility. Is recycling as sustainable as we thought? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: The perils of plastic recycling

Australian Universities are banning students from 5 Indian states. Why? Due to fraudulent visa applications. Are students to be blamed for this or dodgy agents? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say.

Gravitas: Students from these Indian States are banned in Australian Universities: Here's Why

Iran has unveiled its new Kheibar ballistic missile. Israel has warned of a possible war with Iran. Is the world ready for another war? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Iran unveils new Kheibar ballistic missile

Will Wagner lead a putsch against Putin? Wagner boss Prigozhin is dropping hints about a possible revolution. What are the chances he will challenge Putin and lead an insurrection with the help of the army? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Will Wagner lead a putsch against Putin? Prigozhin drops hints

Every year, more and more women are making it to the merit list of the civil services. In 2022, four women have bagged the top four positions. Six out of top ten positions are bagged by women in this list. However, this is in a stark contrast to the fact that since independence India doesn't have a single woman cabinet secretary. In fact, women officers are taking early retirements. Why is this happening? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Are enough women officers making it to the top?

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