After 33 days, India has reported over 10,000 daily 'Wuhan Virus' cases. Is this the beginning of the third wave? How should the world respond to the Omicron fuelled surge: Panic or caution? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India's Covid Surge - Should the world panic over Omicron?

Bloomberg is blaming India for delaying genome sequencing during the Delta wave and extending the pandemic. How quickly did other countries flag their variants? Is India being targeted because of Western bias? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Bloomberg blames India for extending the pandemic

The Taliban fired warning shots to disperse a protest demanding jobs and education for women. What happened to their promise of equal opportunities and rights? Taliban 1.0 or 2.0, Afghan women continue to suffer. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Taliban open fire at women's protest

India & Sri Lanka are about to ink a multi-million dollar to develop oil farms in the Trincomalee Harbour. There were fears this deal would go to China, but Colombo has turned to New Delhi. Why? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: India and Sri Lanka to jointly develop Oil Farms in Trincomalee Harbour

Egyptian Scientists have 'digitally unwrapped' a 3500-yr-old Mummy. They discovered the mummy's features without peeling away the bandages. How did they do this? What did they find? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 3500-yr-old Mummy 'digitally unwrapped' by Egyptian Scientists

Lithuania is doing what many so-called superpowers have failed to do. They invited Taiwan to open a de-facto embassy in Vilnius and is asking their citizens to dump Chinese phones. Palki Sharma tells you why this Baltic minnow is taking on Beijing.

Gravitas: Tiny Lithuania takes on China

Chile has declared "a climate and ecological emergency". 155 Chileans have been picked to rewrite the country's constitution to deal with climate change. Palki Sharma tells you how smaller nations are walking the talk on climate change.

Gravitas: Chile is rewriting its constitution to fight climate change

A new survey found that 48% of firms appointed three or more CEOs in the last decade. Has the pandemic brought down the average CEO tenure? Why are more and more CEOs quitting or getting fired? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: CEOs burning out during the pandemic

After two years of masking up and lockdowns, do you feel like giving up? Do you feel like surrendering to the pandemic? Palki Sharma tells you why this is precisely the time to fight on.

Gravitas: How to beat Pandemic fatigue?

Israel has struck the Syrian port of Latakia for the second time in one month. It also plans to send more settlers into the Golan Heights along the Syrian border. What is Israel up to? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Why is Israel striking Syrian facilities?

Last week, China made two deliveries in India's backyard. The Pakistani Navy got 4 Chinese frigates - while Myanmar's Military Junta got a Chinese submarine. Now 3 Indian neighbours have Chinese weapons. Palki Sharma tells you what this means for India.

Gravitas: Indian neighbours get Chinese submarines

In Germany today, the alleged mastermind behind the blast at a district court in India's Punjab was nabbed. The accused is a top member of "Sikhs for Justice" - a banned pro-Khalistani group. Reports say he was in touch with Pakistan's ISI. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Khalistani terrorists behind court blast in India's Punjab?

India's Prime Minister has got a new set of wheels - the Mercedes-Maybach S650. What makes this car a travelling fortress? What do other world leaders use? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gets $1.6 million car

China has complained to the UN about alleged near-misses with Elon Musk's StarLink satellites. After years of flouting international rules on Earth, why is China suddenly concerned about outer space protocols? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China narrowly avoids collision with Elon Musk's satellites

Desmond Tutu is no more. The 90-year-old Nobel Laureate passed away on Sunday. He was awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize by India's former President APJ Abdul Kalam in 2005. Palki Sharma gets you the story of Desmond Tutu.

Gravitas: The life and time of Desmond Tutu

Over the weekend, NASA dispatched the world's biggest and most powerful telescope to space. Scientists say this "time machine" will help in decoding the past of our universe. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Space is getting a time machine to decode the secrets of universe

The negative feedback from your fitness tracker could be affecting your mental and physical health. Scientists call this phenomenon - the nocebo effect. Palki Sharma tells you whether it's time to rethink fitness gears.

Gravitas: The problem with fitness trackers

Animal activists are opposing the world's first-ever Octopus farm, arguing it is wrong to farm sentient beings. Recent studies have found that Octopuses are capable of emotions including pain and joy. Is it wrong to commercially rear such animals? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Activists decry world's first Octopus farm

Sri Lanka has made it mandatory for foreigners to get a "security clearance" before marrying a citizen. What's the logic behind the new rules? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka: Foreigners need "Security Clearance" Before Marrying locals

35 people were massacred over the weekend in Myanmar. Their bodies were then burned by the Army Junta's troops. The victims included 'women, children & elders'. Their killings have sparked global condemnation. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 35 people massacred in Myanmar

Kids sick with Wuhan Virus are filling up hospitals in the US. Omicron has ignited a new surge in infections worldwide. Are we prepared to contain the virus in 2022? Palki Sharma answers the 5 big questions that could determine the future trajectory of the pandemic.

Gravitas: Kids sick with Covid are filling up hospitals in America

Russia has withdrawn 10,000 soldiers from the Ukraine border amid reports of a security summit with NATO in January. Is this a sign of de-escalation from Moscow? What is President Vladimir Putin thinking? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia pulls back 10,000 soldiers from Ukraine border

Holiday gifting can either be a lot of fun or a lot of pressure. A new study found that gifting can reduce your heart rate and blood pressure. But picking the right gift is often the hardest part. Palki Sharma has some suggestions.

Gravitas: Holiday gifting can lower your blood pressure

A Norwegian government advertisement is facing flak for celebrating a gay Santa Claus. Should Father Christmas be sending messages on sexuality? Should Santas be gender-neutral? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Can Santa Claus be gay?

The Soviet Union was the mightiest communist force in the world. It existed for 69 years, spanned 11 time zones and had 15 modern-day states as its republic. The December 26 marks 30 years of its disintegration. How did it fall apart? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: How did the Soviet Union collapse?

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf run Punjab Assembly in Pakistan has passed a resolution supporting the Tablighi Jamaat. It says the movement is 'earning goodwill for Pakistan'. What sort of goodwill? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Pakistan passes resolution supporting 'Tablighi Jamaat'

China's "Zero Covid" strategy is failing. Chinese authorities have ordered their biggest lockdown since Wuhan. Meanwhile, researchers have found that even three doses of Sinovac are ineffective against Omicron. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China's 'Zero Covid' Strategy is failing

After eleven months, India has made its first outreach to the military junta in Myanmar. India's foreign secretary made a two-day visit to Naypyidaw. Is India legitimising the military regime or is it just keeping channels of communications open? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: What is India's Myanmar strategy?

US President Joe Biden has approved a law to ban imports from Xinjiang. The new law has triggered a backlash against Walmart in China. Chinese citizens are boycotting the retail giant over missing Xinjiang items. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Why are the Chinese boycotting Walmart

From Israel to Saudi Arabia to Iran, China is striking massive deals on security and infrastructure in West Asia. Is a recoiling America ceding space to China? Will Beijing get entangled in West Asia's protracted conflicts? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China's expanding footprint in West Asia

Saudi Arabia is said to be developing its own ballistic missiles - with China's help. At a time when US - Saudi Arabia ties are going through rough times, Riyadh is deepening its ties with Beijing. Will this trigger a new arms race in West Asia? Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: China is 'sharing' missile tech with Saudi Arabia