Italy's top court has ruled that your neighbour's noisy toilet counts as a human rights violation. In a world plagued by genocides and persecution, is Italy trivialising the idea of human rights? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Italy says noisy toilets are a human rights violation

How do we tackle global warming? Some say we could cool the earth by dimming the sun's rays. Scientists say any such experiment will take a toll on Africa, Asia. Listen in to Palki Sharma

Gravitas: Group of scientists oppose dimming the sun's rays

Kyrgyzstan has borrowed $1.8 billion from China's Export-Import Bank. There are concerns if Kyrgyzstan can pay back these loans. Is Kyrgyzstan caught in China's debt trap? Palki Sharma brings you an exclusive conversation with former Kyrgyz PM Djoomart Otorbaev.

Gravitas: Exclusive: Is Central Asia the new victim of China's debt trap?

The UAE and its partners struck Houthi targets in Yemen - a day after the drone attacks on Abu Dhabi. Did Iran approve this brazen attack by their proxies in Yemen? How will this impact the Yemen civil war? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: The UAE hits back after Houthi drone attack

Food or Fuel? The Sri Lankan govt is in a dilemma on what to purchase first. It's facing an acute shortage of both these essentials. It's relying on loans to stay afloat. India has granted USD 500 million more to help Colombo. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Hand-To-Mouth situation' in Sri Lanka: Food and Fuel supplies run out

Omicron is spreading across mainland China. More than 20 million people are under lockdown. The new variant has breached the borders of Beijing. Will the outbreak derail the Winter Games? Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Will Omicron derail the Winter Games?

China has claimed that its first Omicron case came through a letter from Canada. In the last two years, Beijing has also blamed imported fruits and frozen meat for Covid clusters. Palki Sharma tells you why these theories are nonsensical even by China's standards.

Gravitas: Fruits, meat and mail: China's excuses for Covid clusters

It's raining missiles in the Korean Peninsula. In the last 2 weeks, North Korea has test-fired 4 missiles. The tests have put regional powers like Japan and South Korea on edge. What is Kim Jong-Un up to? Does he want attention? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 4 Missile Tests in 2 Weeks: North Korea returns to brinkmanship

Russia is thinning out its embassy in Ukraine. UK has sent arms to Ukraine; Canada has sent special forces. Russia is conducting military drills. US is sending Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Kyiv. Is a war inevitable? Listen in to Palki Sharma

Gravitas: Blinken to travel to Ukraine, as Russia conducts military drills

Novak Djokovic and Virat Kohli are among the greatest athletes in sporting history. But as role models, they leave much to be desired. Palki Sharma tells you why on-field excellence is not a substitute for values.

Gravitas: Djokovic and Kohli: The fall of two sporting icons

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