Varanasi's vibrancy cannot be destroyed by bombs

Last Tuesday's bombing might best be interpreted as an attack against the tolerant, cosmopolitan character of modern Varanasi, which also characterises India at its best, says Michael S Dodson.......

An outside eye on India

The English are obsessed with the question of their Englishness. What marks them out as a people, as a nation, what makes them English? The question, and attempted responses, are self-consciously......

Real lose again, Man Utd win Cup

Real Madrid's dreadful end to the season continued on Sunday when they lost their final match 4-1 at home to Real Sociedad to finish in fourth place and will now have to qualify for the Champions......

Man United win FA Cup again

Manchester Unitedfought off a brave but ultimately toothless challenge from the lions of Millwall to win the FA Cup final 3-0 and lift the trophy for a record 11th time. A first-half header from......