Gravitas Plus | Do you pack your child's schedule with activities? Does your child have no time to get bored? Did you know boredom is a great teacher? Boredom teaches children life lessons that worksheets and seminars can't. Listen in to Palki Sharma (@palkisu).

Gravitas Plus: Why children need to be taught the art of doing nothing?

Europe promised to lead the world on climate change. It lectured developing nations for relying on coal. Now the same Europe is conveniently buying coal and restarting coal-fired power plants. What happened to its climate goals? Can it still preach others? Palki Sharma exposes Europe's hypocrisy.

Gravitas Plus: Europe's hypocrisy on fossil fuels

Riyadh has refused to increase oil output. South Africa is calling out 'Western bullying'. India is pursuing a policy of multi-alignment. Are America's efforts to rally the world against Russia failing? Is the U.S. losing cold war 2.0? Here's Palki Sharma's take on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Cold War 2.0: Who will shape the new world order?

#GravitasPlus| Since time immemorial, food has been used as a weapon of war. Enemies have tried to starve each other. The Romans did it, so did the Germans, and the Americans. Colonial Britain weaponised food in India. Is Russia using the same template?

Gravitas Plus: How countries weaponise food to swing wars

As India celebrates 75 years of independence, Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a round-up of India’s biggest success stories over the last 7 decades. How did a country written off by so many & left impoverished by its colonisers become a global force to reckon with?

Gravitas Plus: India’s achievements @75

#GravitasPlus | Why is China so obsessed with Taiwan? Why does Chinese President Xi Jinping want to invade Taiwan? Why is China carrying out drills so close to Taiwan after Pelosi's visit? Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you an explainer on the history of the China-Taiwan conflict.

Gravitas Plus: Explained: The China-Taiwan conflict

Can you plead not guilty of enjoying shopping? They say shopping is a therapy, is that true? How long does the happiness from shopping last? What separates retail therapy from shopping addiction? How do you stop yourself from going broke? Listen in to Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

Gravitas Plus: Is shopping really therapeutic? Find out

Where does aid money really go? Does it even reach the intended recipients or does it get lost in distribution? Palki Sharma deconstructs some figures to explain how humanitarian aid has become a bit of a farce.

Gravitas Plus: The untold truth about Humanitarian Aid

India's airlines have seen numerous instances of engine snags and emergency landings. Some flights even had to land in Pakistan. Why is this happening? What does it mean for you? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Plus: Technical snags and emergency landings hit India's aviation sector

Chinese companies are facing scrutiny in India. They're being investigated for tax fraud, duty evasion & forex violations. Which companies are these? How is India holding them accountable? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas Plus: India's economic pushback against China

Sri Lanka is in a mess. The President has resigned, the state machinery has crumbled, the political order has collapsed. Where is the country headed? How can the crisis be solved? What lessons should the world take? Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Can Sri Lanka fix

Packaged and processed food items have become a part and parcel of our lives. Chips, biscuits, heat-and-eat food, cold cuts, noodles and frozen snacks can be found in most kitchens. What happens when you consume them regularly? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Plus: The truth behind preserved and processed food

Gravitas Plus: Can Sri Lanka fix itself?

Sri Lanka is in a mess. The President has resigned, the state machinery has crumbled, the political order has collapsed. Where is the country headed? How can the crisis be solved? What lessons should the world take? Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains on #GravitasPlus

Gravitas Plus: Can Sri Lanka fix itself

The Arab world is coming together. It wants to create a NATO-style military alliance. The aim is to protect the 'collective interests' of Arab nations. What would this alliance look like? Who will be the members? What obstacles does it face? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas Plus: Is an Arab NATO taking shape?

Inflation is more than a change in your purchasing power. Inflation can give rise to dictators like Hitler. It can also force a country into irrelevance, like Venezuela. As our world battles record inflation, Palki Sharma brings you the 4 'P's you need to watch out for.

Gravitas Plus: How inflation can change our world

The Arctic's ice sheets are melting. 8 countries are racing to take control. They're eyeing new sea routes & resources worth trillions. The scramble may be good for business, but it also poses grave risks to humanity. On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma deconstructs the consequences.

Gravitas Plus: The deadly quest for Arctic dominance

Gravitas Plus with Palki Sharma | The year is 2022, and abortion is still a taboo. Laws are being passed to ban abortion after the 6th week, before most women even realise they are pregnant. Why? because religious leaders and states think they have the right over a woman's body.

Gravitas Plus | Why are women being denied the right to abortion?

From liposuction to rhinoplasty and breast augmentation, plastic surgeries have become extremely popular worldwide. But are these procedures safe? And is there even a real need to get one? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Plus: The plastic surgery debate

Second brains are becoming increasingly popular. People are using second brains to store information they think the human brain can't. Most second brains are free, the premium ones cost as little as $8 a month. But do you really need a second brain? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Plus: Welcome to the age of the second brain

A new battle is brewing in the South Pacific. A battle to control 8 island nations. China is trying to buy their loyalties, US & allies are trying to retain their influence. Why is this region strategically important? What is the turf war all about? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas Plus: The turf war in South Pacific

Is India ready for a Uniform Civil Code? The founding fathers of India wanted it, yet for 75 years the concept has remained a dead letter. Why have we failed to implement it? How will it change personal laws? Does it undermine religious freedom? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas Plus: Uniform Civil Code: Is India ready?

NAVIC, India's satellite-based navigation system, has the potential of becoming one of India's biggest soft powers and technological exports. It can also contribute to Asia's regional security as China looks to flex its muscles. Palki Sharma brings you a story that dates back to the Kargil war.

Gravitas Plus: NAVIC: India's own satellite-based navigation system

336 people have died of gun terror in US so far in 2021, 521 people died in 2020, 1620 died in the last 4 years. Had this been in any other country, US would have cried human rights violation, genocide. Why is it silent on “terrorism” at home? WION’s Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Plus| Gun terror in America

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