'Literary critics will never grow up'

Hari Mohan Nath Kunzru has never had a problem speaking his mind. A great many people found that out on November 20, 2003, when his debut novel, The Impressionist, won the 5,000 John Llewellyn Rhys......

M V Gupta awarded World Food Prize for 2005

Indian scientist Modadugu V Gupta has been awarded the prestigious World Food Prize for 2005 in recognition of his work to enhance nutrition for rural poor, through expansion of aquaculture and......

5 performances that may win an Oscar

Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com picks his 10 favourite movies from the Telluride Film Festival. The Telluride Film Festival was a terrific opportunity to view some of the best films of the year. While the......

Newcastle United sign Serbia forward Mitrovic from Anderlecht

Belgian player Aleksandar Mitrovic. Photograph: Henriques Da Cunha/EuroFootball/Reuters Newcastle United have signed Serbian forward Aleksandar Mitrovic from Belgian side Anderlecht, subject to a......

Villa and Leicester safe, Gerrard farewell agony

Southampton's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their second goal with James Ward Prowse. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters Aston Villa were crushed 6-1 by Southampton but joined Leicester City in......

EPL PHOTOS: Burnley relegated, Man United consolidate fourth spot

Danny Ings, centre, of Burnley celebrates scoring the opening goal. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Burnley were relegated from the Premier League despite beating Hull City 1-0 on......

EPL Preview: Burnley need miracle to avoid relegation

Danny Ings, left, of Burnley leaves the field with Scott Arfield. Photograph: Christopher Lee/Getty Images Burnley's seemingly doomed attempt to avoid relegation from the Premier League reaches......

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool down Newcastle to stay in top four contention

Liverpool players celerbate after Joe Allen scored the winner against Newcastle United during their English Premier League match at Anfield on Monday. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images......