Have you heard of Dementia? It is a condition where a person loses the ability to remember, think or make decision. Today, 3.8 Million Indians are living with dementia. A Lancet study says by 2050, cases of dementia could rise 197%. Palki Sharma tells you how you can prevent this condition.

Gravitas: Dementia cases in India could increase 197% by 2050

Two Indian Supreme Court judges have recused from the Krishna river dispute. Both judges hail from the litigant states and reportedly feared accusations of bias. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Indian Supreme Court judges recuse from key case

American doctors have successfully transplanted a pig's heart into a human. The surgery was performed on a 57-year-old patient who is good health. Why was it needed? How does it benefit science? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pig's heart transplanted into a human

A cold war-era hashtag against communism is going viral in South Korea. Conservative leaders are using it to call for abandoning ties with China. Palki Sharma tells you what’s stopping Seoul.

Gravitas: Anti-Communism hashtag goes viral in South Korea

Foreign ministers from 4 Gulf nations are visiting China. Their talks are expected to cover energy and west Asian power plays. Can China draw Gulf nations away from America? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Top Gulf diplomats visit China

How are you coping with the pandemic? Some people are buying dream cars. For some in Japan, fries have become a luxury. Australia is running out of KFC & Norway's military does not have new underwear for its recruits. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Omicron ushers in another supply chain crisis

The Omicron variant is spreading in China. It's inching closer to Beijing, the venue for Winter Olympics 2022. Should the games be cancelled? WHO says Beijing's 'anti-covid plan' looks strong. Palki Sharma busts their hypocrisy.

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus returns to China

US and Russian diplomats have begun talks over Ukraine in Geneva. The negotiations come amid a rare unrest in Kazakhstan, that led to a Russian intervention. Palki Sharma tell you whether Putin has overplayed his hand.

Gravitas: Ukraine & Kazakhstan: Putin's twin challenges

British authorities have cleared a path-breaking drug to control severe migraine attacks. Palki Sharma reveals the scale of migraine symptoms and how this new drug could contain them.

Gravitas: A jab to treat Migraine?

China dispatched its foreign minister to Sri Lanka amid recent strains in the relationship. Palki Sharma decodes Beijing's larger game in the Indian Ocean.

Gravitas: China's Wang Yi visits Sri Lanka

Indian-origin Finance Minister of UK Rishi Sunak has emerged as the 'favourite' to be UK'S next Prime Minister. A survey says nearly half of all members in the Conservative Party want him to replace Boris Johnson. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Tories want Rishi Sunak to be UK'S next Prime Minister

The 79th edition Golden Globe awards were held without any red carpet, live broadcast, nominees, even a host. This wasn't because of the pandemic, but because of a Hollywood boycott. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Why did Hollywood stars skip the Golden Globes?

An Australian court has overturned the government's bid to deport Novak Djokovic over his vaccination status. The world number one is back training on the court. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Court overturns Djokovic deportation bid

Cyprus has discovered a new variant called 'Deltacron' which is a combination of Delta & Omicron. The global case tally meanwhile has breached the 307 million mark. India alone added 179,000+ cases on Sunday. Palki Sharma gets you a detailed report.

Gravitas: Amid Omicron surge, Deltacron discovered in Cyprus

The Bombay high court has refused to recognize public holidays as a fundamental right. The court suggested cutting down the number of listed holidays. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Does India have too many public holidays?

Chinese smartphone companies in India are under scrutiny. They are being raided & exposed for irregularities. Xiaomi & Oppo have been founding violation tax laws & evading customs duty. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Xiaomi & Oppo found violating India's tax laws

Iran's rivalry with Saudi Arabia is witnessing signs of thaw. Tehran says it's ready to restore relations with Riyadh. What explains the turn of events? What do both sides get by normalising ties? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas: Iran ready to 'restore relations' with Saudi Arabia

China's foreign minister Wang Yi wrapped up a three-nation tour in eastern Africa, where he denied Beijing's predatory lending strategies. But how do the account books stack up? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China denies debt trap in Africa

The Dakar 2022 rally in Saudi Arabia is facing calls of cancellation. France is accusing Riyadh of 'covering up' a 'terror attack' in which French driver was injured. Saudi authorities say the blast was an 'accident'. Palki Sharma decodes the brewing faceoff.

Gravitas: France accuses Saudi Arabia of 'covering up' a terror attack

The unrest is Kazakhstan has been crushed by Russian troops invited by the Kazakh president. Palki Sharma tells you why the trouble is just beginning for Putin and his ex-Soviet allies.

Gravitas: Kazakh president issues 'shoot to kill' order

The British Armed Forces have sent 200 personnel into NHS hospitals across London to plug staff shortages. Last week, 9.5 million people worldwide tested positive for the Wuhan virus. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Omicron Surge: Troops deployed to London hospitals

A new study has warned of 'mass-extinction' of languages by the end of 21st century. It says, 1500 languages are already on the brink of extinction. Which countries are these languages from? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Are we headed towards a 'mass-Extinction' of languages?

Chinese state mouthpiece Xinhua has released a James Bond spoof to mock concerns about Chinese espionage. British spy chief Richard Moore has responded and thanked China for "free publicity". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Chinese "James Pond" trivialises concerns about Chinese espionage

Amid China's unofficial trade blockade on Lithuania, Taiwan has announced a $200 million investment fund for the Baltic nation. Palki Sharma tells you what global powers can learn from this partnership.

Gravitas: Taiwan announces $200 million investment for Lithuania

Pope Francis says couples who keep pets instead of having children are 'selfish'. His remarks have taken social media by storm. The 85-year-old pontiff is being slammed for being a 'hypocrite'. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: Pope Francis says 'choosing pets over kids is selfish'

Hundreds of Trump supporters breached the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021 after false claims of election fraud. One year after the riots, what has changed in America? Is American democracy in a better place? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Capitol riots: One year on, America more polarised than ever

Australia has taken an embarrassing U-turn. It has barred Novak Djokovic from playing in Australian Open 2022. In just 24 hours, the world no. 1 has gone from being 'exempted' to facing the risk of being deported. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Rules are Rules': Australia bars Novak Djokovic from Australian Open

Countries are reporting a record number of Covid-19 infections, fuelled by the Omicron variant. Governments are shortening quarantine time to simultaneously save lives & the economy. But in China, it's the same old 'infected fruit' debate. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Covid-19 in fruit? China shuts supermarkets

Kazakhstan is a country in crisis. Overwhelmed by the public anger, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called in Russian paratroopers. What's at stake for the Russian President in Kazakhstan. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Kazakhstan protests create a new headache for Putin

Burger King in UK has introduced 'Vegan Nuggets'. KFC has introduced 'plant-based fried chicken'. In India, ITC plans to introduce 'plant-based burger patties'. Palki Sharma tells you how plant-based meat is gaining popularity.

Gravitas: Plant-based meat is taking over menus globally

Despite Omicron dampening the new year, India ended 2021 with some impressive milestones. $300 billion in exports, IIT placements at an all-time high and a green energy target achieved 8 years ahead of schedule. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Trade, jobs, climate: India's highs despite Omicron dampener