Articles By Vasudevan Sridharan

Deadly blasts in Pakistan

From Politics & Policy Apr 28

Pakistan's North-West Rocked by Twin Blasts Killing Several People

Bombs, allegedly planted by Pakistan Taliban, target secular political forces.

Bangladesh building collapse

From Society Apr 28

Bangladesh Building Collapse Triggers More Protests

Apart from Savar, where the building collapsed, protests rock Bangladesh capital Dhaka and the second biggest city Chittagong.

Alcohol

From Politics & Policy Apr 27

North Korean Diplomats in 'Illegal Liquor Trade' in Pakistan

North Korean consulate staffers in Karachi said to be importing liquor and selling it.

Obama on Syrian chemical weapons

From Politics & Policy Apr 27

Syria Chemical Weapons 'Use' a 'Game Changer' - Obama

While US and British governments had earlier said Assad regime may have used nerve gas sarin, Obama in no hurry to intervene in Syria.

Chinese soldiers exercise during a training session at a beach on the Xisha islands

From Politics & Policy Apr 26

China Orders Troops and Tanks to North Korean Border

Beijing 'mobilises' troops and tanks in region separated by Yalu River.

North-South Korea

From Politics & Policy Apr 26

North Korea Warns South Korea over Calls for Kaesong Talks

North Korea rejects talks and threatens tough action against southern neighbour.

Russia hospital fire tragedy

From Politics & Policy Apr 26

Moscow Psychiatric Hospital Fire Kills 38, Only 3 Survivors [VIDEO]

Fire reportedly caused by electrical short-circuit ravages hospital on city's outskirts.

North Korea nuclear test

From Politics & Policy Apr 24

North Korea Nuclear Test's Radiation Leak 'Detected'

But crucial detail of whether Pyongyang used plutonium or uranium in 12 February test still missing.

Lawmakers grill FBI officials

From Politics & Policy Apr 24

Boston Marathon Bombings: Lawmakers Grill FBI over Tamerlan Tsarnaev Probe

Senators question information sharing procedures among intelligence officials during closed-door hearing.

North-South Korea

From Politics & Policy Apr 23

South Korean Defence Minister Receives Suspicious Parcel

Packet, initially feared to contain toxic substance, turns out to be just wheat flour.