The American experiment on Afghanistan has come to an end. Washington has failed to control the Talibanmonster it created. On, Gravitas Plus Wion's Palki Sharma tells you why this failure should weigh heavily on American conscience.

Gravitas Plus: Who created the Taliban?

1 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze medals, Tokyo 2020 has been India's best Olympics till date. How can India improve this tally in the next games? How do we keep the medals coming? Each one of us can help. Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas Plus: India's Olympic haul and the road ahead

Is Kashmir a dispute of India's own making? How did a region that lawfully acceded to India become a pawn in the hands of world powers? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma deconstructs the genesis of the Kashmir saga.

Gravitas Plus: The genesis of Kashmir issue

Gravitas Plus | The Havana Syndrome has perplexed scientists. Mysterious sounds are causing memory loss in diplomats. It began in Cuba, it has now reached Austria but there's still no consensus on what's causing it. Is this a new weapon of war? WION’s Palki Sharma explores the possibilities.

Gravitas Plus: The unsolved mystery of Havana Syndrome

In Canada, the Catholic church contributed to the death of 6000 children. In Africa, it opened schools to make the native more governable. In Australia, the church promoted racial hierarchy through education. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the dark story behind Church's interest in education.

Gravitas Plus: What explains the Church's interest in education?

The Taliban is getting stronger each day. The threat to India cannot be downplayed. With hostile neighbours already intent on breaching borders, the Taliban could act as a force multiplier. On Gravitas Plus, WION's Palki Sharma tells you what India's options are.

Gravitas Plus | Taliban's Rise: The threat to India

The U.S senate unanimously passed a bill to ban the import of all products from Xinjiang. If signed into law, U.S companies will have to prove that their products are not made using forced labour. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: U.S bans imports from Xinjiang

Gravitas Plus | We're spending billions on bombs, but one cyber attack can plunge the world into chaos. Your government, institutions & economy could collapse and you won't know who to blame. WION’s Palki Sharma asks: Are we edging towards a cyber-doomsday?

Gravitas Plus | Future of War: Cyber is the new nuclear

Gravitas Plus | Why do people die with money in the bank? When it comes to money, we either spend too much or are needlessly frugal. WION's Palki Sharma says teaching fundamentals of investment, loans, debt in school is the best way to help people make smart money decisions. Listen in.

Gravitas Plus | Financial Literacy: The need of the hour

Did you know non-stick cookware can be deadly? Popcorn bags, pizza boxes, water-resistant make-up & carpets too. They have 'Forever Chemicals'. These compounds do not degrade in the environment or inside our bodies.

Gravitas Plus: Everything you must know about the deadly Forever Chemicals

Toys are a serious business. The global 'toyconomy' is worth $100 billion. China is winning the toy race, as India's rich heritage of toys gathers dust. @palkisu tells why it's time to go.

Gravitas Plus: The serious business of toys

Gravitas Plus| 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

Workouts are now a part of our lifestyle. But are we working out too much? Is it making us vulnerable to heart attacks, strokes? Palki Sharma says there's a difference between training and straining. So, how much should we ideally exercise?

Gravitas Plus: Is too much exercise killing you?

China is eyeing a new nest in the Indian Ocean. It is building a 'colony' in Sri Lanka based on the 'Dubai' model. Is this a plan to challenge India's dominance & interests? On Gravitas Plus Palki Sharma decodes the Colombo Port City Project.

Gravitas Plus: A Chinese Colony in India's backyard

Are we alone in this universe? Are extraterrestrial beings visiting us in UFOs? NASA is investigating. Pentagon is set to release a report. How close are we to finding an answer?

Gravitas Plus: UFOs, Aliens & Science

Gravitas Plus| Are you happy? Is your country happy? Finland is the happiest. India ranks 139 of 149. WION's Palki Sharma tells you the secret to happiness in less than 10 minutes.

Gravitas Plus: The secret to happiness

18 months & 3.7 million deaths later, the Lab Leak Theory is being taken seriously. Is there new evidence now? Why did the world wait so long? Why were our reports labelled “fake” & “misleading?” On Gravitas Plus, WION's Palki Sharma decodes the politics & possibility of a Made In China virus.

Gravitas Plus: The Lab Leak Theory

The year is 2021, 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?

For the world, he's a 'spiritual superstar', for China he's a 'separatist'. But who is the Dalai Lama really? Why does his reincarnation matter? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma deconstructs the coming fight for Dalai Lama's soul.

Gravitas Plus: The battle for Dalai Lama's soul

The streaming wars are intensifying. Film Studios & News networks are joining hands with OTT giants. Is content the game changer or technology? Palki Sharma explores the new rules.

Gravitas Plus: Who will win the Streaming Wars?

Smoking is injurious to health, but some studies say smokers are 23% less likely to be diagnosed with Wuhan virus. Should you believe these studies? Palki Sharma tells why studies should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Gravitas Plus: Does smoking help you fight COVID-19?

Gravitas Plus with Palki Sharma | U.S. is among the worst countries for racial equality, but it routinely lectures India, other countries on treatment of minorities. U.S. discriminates against minorities, but Joe Biden and Kamala Harris tell the world 'America is not racist'.

Gravitas Plus: US is among the worst countries for racial equality

Crusades, Wars & Uprisings. Jerusalem has seen it all. It's called the city of peace yet remains in conflict. What makes this 'holy land' so contested? Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas Plus: The Story of Jerusalem

Overwhelmed hospitals, a desperate run for oxygen & round-the-clock cremations. The second wave has shaken India, but did it have to be this way? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma tells you how predictable politics & an unpredictable virus drove India to a calamity.

Gravitas Plus: A crisis that shook India

Why is #DogeCoinToTheMoon trending? What is #BitcoinCrash? What's driving the whole crypto craze? Is it worth investing your real money? Or is it a risky gamble? On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma has a checklist you must not miss.

Gravitas Plus: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain- What's driving the craze?

On Gravitas Plus | The virus is becoming more dangerous, but politics is impeding our response. Vaccines are being locked by patents. Rich countries are hoarding them as low-income nations lie unprotected. Palki Sharma says it's time to put people before profit.

Gravitas Plus: Vaccine hyper nationalism is helping no one

Gravitas Plus | The West polluted the environment, then exported its emissions. Today it preaches climate action. Palki Sharma says: Saving the earth is a collective responsibility, but shouldn't rich countries pay up before they preach?

Gravitas Plus: Who is responsible for Climate Change?

Gravitas Plus with WION's Palki Sharma | 74 years of family rule, 3 dictators, a war, and several nuclear threats later, North Korea today is the world's most isolated country. Kim Il Sung's promise of Juche (self-reliance) has been lost, Pyongyang does not have money, food or electricity. How did North Korea end up so miserable?

Gravitas Plus: How did North Korea become the world's most isolated country?

WION's Palki Sharma on Gravitas Plus | As the world came together to make fun of a ship, global trade had a migraine. How big was the Suez Canal crisis? What lesson did it teach us?

Gravitas Plus: A Billion Dollar Traffic Jam

The India-Bangladesh friendship is a textbook example of neighbourly relationship. The ties go beyond gains & losses. As PM Narendra Modi heads to Bangladesh, Palki Sharma decodes the camaraderie New Delhi shares with Dhaka.

Gravitas Plus: The India-Bangladesh Friendship

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