On Saturday, the impact of a powerful volcano eruption in the Pacific was felt halfway across the world. There is little word from Tonga - the epicenter of this explosion. The volcano eruption has snapped the country's communication lines. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: A volcano eruption that was felt halfway across the world

Pandit Birju Maharaj - the legendary Kathak guru, has died at the age of 83. Maharaj Ji, as his students called him, kept Kathak alive in this age of fusion. He reminded Indians about the beauty of their culture, in this age of aping the West. Palki Sharma brings you his story.

Gravitas: Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj passes away at 83

Sri Lanka is staring at a power crisis. Its fuel stocks could run out by Tuesday, triggering 4-hour power cuts across the country. What explains the electricity shortage? What is India doing to help Colombo? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka to 'run out of power in 24 hours'

At least 5 Indian states invited Elon Musk to set up a Tesla factory in their territory amid talks on import duty with the Centre. Can state governments offer what Tesla is asking? Is Elon Musk even listening? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Indian states woo Elon Musk

British PM Boris Johnson is preparing for the toughest week of his career. Reports say 10 Downing street's staff partied the night before Prince Philip's funeral. Senior Tory MPs have called for Johnson to resign. Over 30 conservatives have expressed 'no-confidence' in him. Will Boris Johnson step down? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: BYOB Party: Senior Tory MP call for Boris Johnson's resignation

A British Pakistani took hostages in America's Texas this weekend. The terrorist was the brother of "Lady Al-Qaeda" - a woman who is serving an 86-year-long jail term in the US. Is Britain the new laboratory for radical Islam? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: United Kingdom: A new launchpad for terror attacks?

On Monday afternoon, Abu Dhabi came under attack. Drones fired by Houthi rebels struck a major oil facility & the Abu Dhabi International Airport. 2 Indians & 1 Pakistani have died. Houthis say UAE won't be able to 'withstand future strikes'. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Drone Strikes jolt Abu Dhabi

“Sex workers can say no, why not married women?” This was the Delhi High Court’s question to the government on marital rape. Palki Sharma tells you why it’s high time India criminalised marital rape.

Gravitas: Time for India to criminalise marital rape

WHO chief Dr Tedros's home-country Ethiopia has slammed him for compromising the global health body's credibility. Palki Sharma tells you how the WHO chief faces accusations of cover-up & genocide in Ethiopia.

Gravitas: Home country Ethiopia slams Dr. Tedros for 'misconduct'

Queen Elizabeth II has stripped her second son Prince Andrew of all royal titles. He's no longer 'his royal highness' but a private citizen. What privileges did he enjoy as member of the British Royal Family? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Prince Andrew stripped of all royal titles

China has begun a fresh assault on Tibetans. 2 Buddha statues have been destroyed in Sichuan. A monastery has been demolished, prayer wheels removed, flags burnt, monks beaten and jailed. China forced Tibetans to watch this assault on their religion. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: China starts demolishing Tibetan structures

The Philippines is all set to buy anti-ship BrahMos missiles from India. Can India build on this deal and enter the global arms market? How should India pivot from arms buyer to seller? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: The Philippines to buy India’s BrahMos missile

Australia has cancelled Tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa for the second time. The World no. 1 will be moved to immigration detention in all likelihood. Will Djokovic be deported? Or will he defend his Australian Open title? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Double Fault: Australia cancels Djokovic's visa for second time

China is trying to crush the Omicron variant with an iron fist. Its aggressive measures have triggered 'rare criticism' on Chinese social Media. Palki Sharma gets you 5 videos of China's crackdown.

Gravitas: 5 Videos of lockdown horror from China

Pakistan has unveiled its first-ever national security policy. The document blames India for Islamabad’s strategic and economic failures. Palki Sharma tells you why this is a new policy with the old anti-India obsession.

Gravitas: Pakistan wants ‘100 years of peace’ with India

Reports say 1 child was shot in America every hour in 2020. At least 2,200 children died. Numbers like these have not been seen in 20 years. Why is US doing nothing about it? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: 1 child is shot in America every hour

The Pakistan Army seems to love land more than its motherland. After several accusations of encroachment, it has now been accused of building a golf course by encroaching 8,000 acres of land in a national park. Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: Pak Army accused of encroaching on 8,000 acres of land

Elon Musk is blaming ‘government challenges’ for Tesla’s delayed India launch. Musk wants import duties slashes before committing to local production. Palki Sharma decodes Tesla’s roadblock.

Gravitas: Elon Musk blames ‘government challenges’ for Tesla’s India delay

Sri Lanka’s central bank governor has hinted that his country will choose more Chinese loans over an IMF bail-out. Why is Colombo embracing the debt trap? What’s the message for western-led global lenders? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka seeking more Chinese loans

Nepal is protesting India's road expansion at Lipulekh. This comes after Nepal published a new map, wrongly marking Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani as Nepalese territory. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Nepal protests India's road construction at Lipulekh

British lawmakers are asking Boris Johnson to resign after he admitted to attending a Downing Street party during lockdown. With party & public against him, is this the end of the road for Boris? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: End of the road for Boris Johnson?

3 weeks are left for Beijing Winter Olympics, but the images from China don't inspire confidence. Infected Chinese are being locked in metal boxes, dragged from their homes & packed into buses to quarantine camps. Palki Sharma gets you 3 videos that tell the story.

Gravitas: 3 videos China doesn't want you to see

India is celebrating National Youth Day. The day marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. He was a thought leader, spiritual guru and social reformer. He took India to the world. Palki Sharma brings you the story of Swami Vivekananda.

Gravitas: The story of Swami Vivekananda

Can Dolphins be used as secret agents? The Hamas claims a 'killer dolphin' from Israel killed one of their commandos. They've even released footage claiming the dolphin was an operative of the IDF. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Hamas claims 'Killer Zionist Dolphin' killed their commando

Kazakhstan’s former leader Nursultan Nazarbayev accumulated immense wealth over his 3-decade reign, while his people descended into poverty. Now out of office, Nazarbayev is facing the music for his corrupt rule. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: The real reason behind Kazakhstan protests

France is all set to ban incest for the first time since 1791. Recent polls found that at least 10% of French people are victims of incest. Why did France delay this decision for two centuries? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: France finally bans incest

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's 'bring your own booze' party from May 2020 has triggered unprecedented backlash. He partied when UK was under lockdown. Furious Brits now want him to resign. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Shame on You', Furious Brits want Boris Johnson to resign

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has admitted to flouting covid isolation. He has also admitted to making a false declaration on his travel form to Australia. Will Djokovic's conduct overshadow his performance in court? Will this controversy taint his legacy? Here's what Palki Sharma has to say.

Gravitas: Djokovic admits flouting Covid protocol

Western nations are shortening isolation & stepping up boosters to keep their economy open amid the Omicron wave. Can poorer nations afford this ‘living with Covid’ plan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Europe looks to ‘live with Covid’

Pakistan is in dire need of an IMF bailout but Imran Khan says Pakistan's economy is better than India's. Palki Sharma tells you how Islamabad is losing grip of reality.

Gravitas: Imran Khan loses grip on reality

22 tourists 'froze to death' in Pakistan's Murree town. Reports say the victims were compelled to spend the night in their cars due to absurdly high fares at hotels. Pakistanis say they won't visit the town anymore. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: The Murree Tragedy: 22 Pakistani tourists freeze to death