Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets in the sky this month, will be joined by tiny Mercury for a rare celestial show this weekend.

Based on form, Serena Williams is a stand-out favourite to win a second French Open title but her record at Roland Garros means she approaches the tournament with a touch of apprehension and fearful o

Watching Rafa Nadal churn his way through the claycourt season over the past few weeks, it seems nothing much has changed since his French Open triumph a year ago despite a lengthy injury layoff.

The Indian contingent at Cannes is the largest one to date, and sees the 66th edition of the festival as a chance to showcase a new genre of Indian movies globally and to promote India as a place to b

Ever wondered what went through author J.K. Rowling’s mind when she wrote the first Harry Potter novel?

An automated telescope monitoring the Moon has captured images of an 40 kg rock slamming into the lunar surface, creating a bright flash of light, Nasa scientists said on Friday.

Italian Referee’s Association (AIA) president Marcello Nicchi has said that Mario Balotelli will be sent off if he were to leave the field to protest racist chanting.

Formula One must allow in-season testing to avoid the risk next year of tyres lasting only a handful of laps and races being cut short, according to Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery.

Fifa President Sepp Blatter was “appalled” by racist jeering directed at AC Milan’s Mario Balotelli during their Serie A match against AS Roma, he said on Monday.

Ben Whishaw was named best actor at Britain’s top TV awards on Sunday, cementing his status as one of the UK’s new leading men after starring in the James Bond movie Skyfall, while a satire lampooning London Olympic organisers won two awards.