Vasudevan Sridharan

Senior Correspondent

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Vasudevan covers geopolitics for International Business Times UK. He started his journalistic career with Indian daily The New Indian Express. Following a brief stint with NDTV 24/7 and CNN-IBN, Vasudevan ventured into online journalism with International Business Times. He holds two Masters - in Electronic Media from Anna University Chennai, India and in International Journalism from Cardiff University, the UK.

India Maha Kumbh Mela: All Set for Biggest Human Gathering on Earth

Over 30 million people expected to take dip in confluence of rivers Ganges and Yamuna in Allahabad.

India: Broken Hospital Ventilators Kill 8,200 Children in Five Years

At least 3,000 victims at government hospital said to have been newborns.

Blizzard Nemo Batters US North East Knocking out Power Supply [PHOTOS]

Emergency declared in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

Delhi Parliament Attack Plotter Afzal Guru Hanged

Mohammed Afzal Guru, member of Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed, was given death penalty for his involvement in attack on Indian parliament.

Papua New Guinea: Woman Branded Witch Tortured and Burnt Alive by Mob

Witch burning incident in provincial capital Mount Hagen condemned by Prime Minister Pete O'Neil.

Tunisia: Thousands to Participate in General Strike in Protest at Chokri Belaid's Murder

Powerful Tunisian union calls for general strike to coincide with assassinated opposition leader's funeral.

CIA Director-Nominee Distances Himself from Controversial Interrogation Methods

Obama's nominee John Brennan defends US drone strikes during his grilling by US Senate Committee on Intelligence.

Women's Unclean Breasts Cause Diarrhoea, Says Egypt Prime Minister Hisham Qandil

Mohammed Mursi's right-hand man claims many women don't even bother cleaning breasts before feeding babies.

Israel: Police Find Arms Cache at Arab Village School for Disabled

Anti-tank missiles, rocket-propelled grenades, pistols and ammunition found in Abu Sinan.

Gay Marriage Vote Hailed by Supporters

But Tory MPs who voted against gay marriage say Cameron has split nation and party.

US Officials in Israel Prepare for Obama's Visit

President's Middle East tour will also take him to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Jordan, and Egypt.

Saudi Parents Pour Scalding Water on Son, 9, for Wetting Himself

Saudi couple pours steaming hot water and locks up son in room as punishment.

Delhi Gang Rape: Crucial Witnesses in Court as Trial Begins

First set of witnesses include 23-year-old victim's male friend who was also attacked by perpetrators.

Mexico: Pemex Explosion Caused by Gas Build-up

Mexico rules out explosives as cause of deadly explosion, which ripped off Pemex headquarters killing dozens.

Iran Monkey Launch: Ahmadinejad says He is ready to go into Space

Iran criticises western 'enemies' for casting doubt on launch.

Israel-Syria Standoff: Assad 'Deploys' Scud Missiles Targeting Tel Aviv

Bashar al-Assad vows strong retaliation for Israel's recent airstrike on Damascus.

Mali: French Warplanes Pound Islamist Camps

French jets target Islamist bases in Kidal and Tessalit regions after Hollande visit to Mali.

Iraq: Attack on Police HQ Kills Dozens in Kirkuk

Heavily armed Islamic militants storm police compound after a suicide car bomb attack.

Angela Merkel Receives 'Assassination Threat' from German Islamists

Islamists vow 'European Summer' similar to Arab Spring in Middle East.

Afghanistan: Cameron to Hold Talks with Karzai and Zardari

Trilateral summit at Chequers to focus on tackling Taliban and ensuring Afghan stability after exit of Nato-led troops in 2014.

Mali: Hollande Pledges Continued French Presence

Francois Hollande says French forces will remain in Mali until democracy prevails but African troops will take over operation against Islamist rebels.