At least 4,815 children have faced sexual abuse at the hands of Portugal's Catholic clergy in the last 70 years, as per findings of a commission. The youngest victim was a two-year-old. Priyanka Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Massive Church abuse scandal rocks Portugal

Buckingham Palace has clarified that Queen Consort Camilla will not be wearing the Koh-I-Noor diamond at King Charles III's coronation. It is being seen as a diplomatic decision to avoid stirring tensions with India. Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: No Koh-I-Noor at King Charles III's coronation

North Korea has banned women from having the same name as Kim Jong-Un's daughter Kim Ju-Ae. Is this an indication that she has been anointed the heir? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: North Korea bans women from having same name as Kim's daughter

As Pakistan's economic situation worsens, many Pakistani citizens have started regretting the 1947 partition. They say Pakistan was better off as a part of India. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Cash-Strapped Pakistan's citizens regret 1947 partition

Earthquakes are becoming deadlier; sea levels are rising at an alarming rate and the glaciers are melting. UN secretary-general has issued a stark warning. Should you be scared? Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Is nature fighting back?

China has opened a new shooting front in the Pacific. Chinese vessels recently hit a Filipino coast guard boat with military-grade laser, and Beijing has zero regrets.

Gravitas: Is China preparing for a war in the Pacific? Here's proof.

The President of Moldova has said that Russia is allegedly plotting to overthrow its govt. Is there any merit to her claims?

Gravitas: Moldova says Russia is plotting to overthrow its govt

Africa has reported a new virus outbreak. This virus is reportedly as deadly as Ebola. At least 9 people have already died. The WHO has called for an emergency meeting. Should you be worried?

Gravitas: Equatorial Guinea reports 9 Marburg deaths. WHO calls for an emergency meeting

The sale of aphrodisiacs soar in the UK around Valentine's day. But experts are speculating - are the titillating claims behind these food items really science-backed?

Gravitas: What boosts libido: Chocolates or Champagne?

Valentine's Day is all about love and appreciation for your partner, but it wasn't always like that. Priyanka Sharma tells you how the meaning and significance of the holiday have changed over the centuries.

Gravitas: Valentine's Day: what's the fuss about?

Several Indian firms and apps are offering dating surrogates to people new to the dating world. These surrogates can give you dating advice and relationship insights.

Gravitas: Would you hire an expert for dating tips?

Valentine's Day has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Americans are set to spend $26 billion dollars on the holiday, touching the second-highest mark on record.

Gravitas: Americans set to spend $26 billion this Valentine's day

The Renault-Nissan alliance will invest a sum of $600 million in its Chennai plant in India, per a company statement. The investment will into developing four new SUV and two electric car models. Over 2,000 jobs will be created as a result of the investment.

Gravitas: Renault-Nissan to invest $600 million in India

What is Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi doing in China? Does the visit indicate the consolidation of an anti-American alliance?

Gravitas: What is Iran's President doing in China?

5 days after the tremors, the anger of Turkish citizens is growing against their leader. Turkiye reportedly collected billions in earthquake tax. Turkish citizens are asking: Where did the money go?

Gravitas: Did Turkey misuse Earthquake tax?

Sudan's military junta has approved a new Russian naval base at the Red Sea. The development comes days after Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov paid a visit to the insurgency-ravaged African nation. Priyanka Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Russia to set up a naval base in Sudan

Saudi Arabia will send its first-ever woman astronaut to the International Space Station this year, as per an official statement. Rayyana Barnawi will join fellow Saudi male astronaut Ali Al-Qarni on the space mission. Priyanka Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia to send its first woman astronaut to Space

BBC chair Richard Sharp has been accused of facilitating a loan to former UK PM Boris Johnson under the table. The state-owned broadcaster that loves to point fingers at others now has its own mess to deal with. Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: BBC chair helped Boris Johnson secure loan guarantee?

Why are chatbots being oversold as the gateway to the future? We assess the risks of a technology that we don't fully understand. Listen in to Priyanka Sharma.

Gravitas: A chatbot cannot and should not be allowed to be your life coach

Has the world abandoned Syria? While help is pouring in for quake victims in Turkey, aid is barely reaching those battling the aftermath of the very same quake in Syria. What explains this hypocrisy? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas | Western hypocrisy: Countries help Turkey, not Syria

A new alliance is in the making. China, Iran and Moscow are coming closer. There are strategic goals, defence goals and a common enemy. Should India be worried? Listen in to Priyanka Sharma.

Gravitas: There is a new alliance between China, Iran and Russia. Should India be worried?

Has Pakistan joined the war in Ukraine? Reports say, Islamabad is secretly sending weapons & mercenaries to Ukraine. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Pak caught sending mercenaries & weapons to Ukraine

UFOs are back in the news. The U.S. claims to have shot down 3 of them in the last 3 days. Meanwhile, China claims to have spotted a UFO near Qingdao. What's happening? Priyanka Sharma explains.

Gravitas: U.S. shoots down 3 UFOs in 3 days

The Church of England is seeking to include gender-neutral terms to refer to God in prayers. There are no plans to revise the authorised services but the church will try to adopt more inclusive language for those who wish to speak of god in a non-gendered manner.

Gravitas: Church of England considers gender-neutrality

India's market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (S.E.B.I) has launched a probe against beleaguered business tycoon Gautam Adani, as per Reuters. The agency is investigating Adani firms' alleged links to companies which bought his shares during the $2.5 billion I.P.O sale.

Gravitas: Adani firms' losses swell to $120 billion

In a major milestone, India has discovered 5.9 million tonnes of Lithium deposits in Jammu & Kashmir. Why is the discovery significant?

Gravitas: India discovers 5.9 million tonnes of lithium deposits

Saudi Arabia has witnessed a five-fold year-on-year increase in the number of Indian workers taking up a job in the Gulf monarchy in 2022, as per statistics by the Indian government. More Indian expats moved to Saudi Arabia for a job than any other west Asian nation in 2022.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia re-gains lost popularity among Indian workers

North Korea flexed its nuclear muscle through a night-time parade. Lim Jong-un's growing military capabilities were on display, but her daughter's rare public appearance stole the show.

Gravitas: Who will be Kim Jong-un's successor?

Google's new AI chatbot Bard has made an expensive mistake. Its wrong answer in a promotional video has sent Alphabet's stocks plummeting. Is Google's bid to compete with ChatGPT backfiring?

Gravitas: Google parent's stocks plummet due to AI bot's mistake

Iran has unveiled a first-of-its-kind underground Air Force Station. The airbase is big enough to house fighter jets & long-range missiles. What will Iran use it for? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Iran unveils first-of-its-kind underground Airbase

2 days after the devastating tremors, Turkiye & Syria continue to struggle with relief operations. Molly Gambhir gets you 5 videos that tell you the scale of the tragedy.

Gravitas: 5 heartbreaking videos from Turkey & Syria Earthquakes

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