Indian-origin writer in fray for Booker prize

Indian-orgin writer Kiran Desai's novel The Inheritance of Loss has made it to the long list for the 2006 Man Booker fiction prize along with 18 other works.Kiran is the daughter of noted writer......

Football Briefs: Juve close in on title n Serie A

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Juventus' Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala with coach Massimiliano Allegri. Photograph: Alberto Lingria/Reuters Normal......

England maul India for women's hockey bronze

IMAGE: Sophie Bray scores for England in the women's hockey bronze medal match at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters Indian hockey fans Down Under were in for......

Football Briefs: 'United on the verge of hitting top form'

IMAGE: Manchester United recorded their fourth consecutive league win on Saturday. Photograph: Manchester United FC/Twitter Manchester United are optimistic ahead of a crucial period of......

EPL: Austin double helps Southampton to win over Everton

IMAGE: Southampton's Charlie Austin in action with Everton's Ashley Williams during their English Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton on Sunday. Photograph: John Sibley/Action......

Football Briefs: Real suffer shock defeat, Everton's woes continue

Real Madrid suffer shock defeat to Liga minnows Girona in Catalonia IMAGE: Real Madrid’s Isco scores against Girona. Photograph: Twitter La Liga champions Real Madrid suffered a shock 2-1......