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Was Pistorius' slain girlfriend pregnant?

Was Pistorius' slain girlfriend pregnant?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Oscar Pistorius' slain girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp was pregnant on the night of her killing, according to explosive allegations that came into light in the US.

Pistorius's brother faces trial in woman's road death

Pistorius's brother faces trial in woman's road death

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Oscar Pistorius's elder brother faces trial for killing a woman in a traffic incident five years ago, the family said on Sunday, confirming a report that dominated South African media two days after the "Blade Runner" athlete was bailed for murder.

'Pistorius must live with his conscience'

'Pistorius must live with his conscience'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius will have to live with his conscience after he shot dead his girlfriend on Valentine's Day and said it was a tragic mistake, the victim's father Barry Steenkamp was quoted as saying in the local media.

Pentagon grounds its entire fleet of F35 fighter jets

Pentagon grounds its entire fleet of F35 fighter jets

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The United States military temporarily grounded its entire fleet of F-35 fighter jets -- used in the air force, navy and marines -- as a precautionary measure after a routine inspection detected a crack on an engine blade. All F-35 flight operations have been suspended until the investigation is complete, the Pentagon said in a statement on Friday.

The girl who fought back

The girl who fought back

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Kiran Kanojia lost her limb when two miscreants made away with her bag. But she hasn't let that stop her.

Pistorius bail decision expected in court

Pistorius bail decision expected in court

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

A judge is likely to decide on Friday whether to grant bail to Oscar Pistorius, with prosecutors arguing he is a cold-blooded killer and his own lawyers that he is far too famous to have any chance of fleeing prosecution.

Nike halts Pistorius deal to protect brand

Nike halts Pistorius deal to protect brand

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Nike froze its contract with "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius on Thursday after he was charged with murdering his girlfriend, the latest in a series of scandals to hit athletes sponsored by the sportswear giant.

I am mortified at the death of my beloved Reeva: Pistorius

I am mortified at the death of my beloved Reeva: Pistorius

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius put on his artificial legs and walked across his bedroom before firing four shots through a locked bathroom door, killing his cowering girlfriend in cold blood, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

Pistorius could lose Paralympic medals

Pistorius could lose Paralympic medals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Oscar Pistorius could lose his London 2012 Paralympic medals after sporting federations and anti-doping agencies claimed they were monitoring developments in South Africa following reports that banned steroids were found from 'Blade runner's home during the murder investigation of his girlfriend.

Pistorius' slain girlfriend's texts' to hold key

Pistorius' slain girlfriend's texts' to hold key

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp's text messages to a South African rugby player is set to play a key to investigations into her death as banned steroids reportedly found in the Paralympic star's home.

Pistorius cancels race appearances after murder charge

Pistorius cancels race appearances after murder charge

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has cancelled all his scheduled track appearances in the next few months to allow him to concentrate on defending himself against a murder charge in his native South Africa, his agent said.

Will IPL million-dollar baby Maxwell get Oz Test cap?

Will IPL million-dollar baby Maxwell get Oz Test cap?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Australia's national selector John Inverarity hinted at all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, the only million-dollar buy at this year's IPL players' auction, could be picked for the first Test in Chennai.

Pistorius sentenced to five-year jail term for killing girlfriend

Pistorius sentenced to five-year jail term for killing girlfriend

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison by Judge Thokozile Masipe, closing one of the most sensational trials in South African history and one that may yet fuel controversy about race and money in its justice system.

Ben Johnson heads top 10 sporting disqualifications

Ben Johnson heads top 10 sporting disqualifications

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Spaniard Borja Etchart is the latest professional golfer to get disqualified when he was ejected from the Andalucia Open after twice wrongly placing his ball.

Paralympian Pistorius accidentally shoots girlfriend

Paralympian Pistorius accidentally shoots girlfriend

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

South African paralympic star Oscar Pistorius is being questioned by South African police for shooting dead his girlfriend at his home in Pretoria, domestic media said on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Platini criticises Blatter, says he is not serving football anymore

Sports Shorts: Platini criticises Blatter, says he is not serving football anymore

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

UEFA president Michel Platini hit out at FIFA chief Sepp Blatter on Friday, saying the Swiss has stopped serving the cause of football.

Test omission leaves Raina 'disappointed'

Test omission leaves Raina 'disappointed'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

A certainty in the shorter formats, Suresh Raina is yet to cement his place in the national side when it comes to Test cricket.

How to master the art of breathing

How to master the art of breathing

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Simple breathing exercises to help you reduce stress

Classic revisited: Amitabh Bachchan's underrated Saudagar

Classic revisited: Amitabh Bachchan's underrated Saudagar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

In this special series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Amitabh Bachchan and Nutan's 1973 film Saudagar.

Amazing inventions from Chinese farmers!

Amazing inventions from Chinese farmers!

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Chinese farmers are at their inventive best.

Hazare calls for stringent punishment in rape cases

Hazare calls for stringent punishment in rape cases

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Tuesday reiterated his demand for stringent punishment to those accused in rape cases.

Pistorius to be sentenced for culpable homicide on Oct. 13

Pistorius to be sentenced for culpable homicide on Oct. 13

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide on Friday, having escaped the more serious charge of murder for the killing of his girlfriend, and the Olympic and Paralympic track star could face a lengthy prison sentence.

Pistorius trial witness: 'Bloodcurdling screams, then four gun-shots!'

Pistorius trial witness: 'Bloodcurdling screams, then four gun-shots!'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Taking the stand after the Paralympic and Olympic star pleaded not guilty to murdering his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, on February 14 last year, neighbour Michelle Burger testified that she was woken in the middle of the night by a woman shouting for help.

IN PICS: The story of the tragedy of Lucknow's Residency

IN PICS: The story of the tragedy of Lucknow's Residency

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

After his articles on the Chitradurga Fort, Daulatabad Fort and the Bada Imambara, Rediff reader Nirdesh K Singh sends in this story of Lucknow's famed Residency.

England's good start built around opener in good 'Nick'

England's good start built around opener in good 'Nick'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Scores of 9, 37, 29, 30 not out and 57 don't quite make for a good reading, especially if they have come from an opener's blade.

An exercise regime to get in shape by New Year's Eve!

An exercise regime to get in shape by New Year's Eve!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Fitness expert Brinda Sapat elaborates on a routine to have you looking your best within less than a month!

DC Avanti: This stunning sportscar won't burn a hole in your pockets

DC Avanti: This stunning sportscar won't burn a hole in your pockets

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Thanks to a well-sorted chassis and Renault's motor, the car induces confidence in the driver to take it for a faster spin

Expect a comfortable series win for India: Stewart

Expect a comfortable series win for India: Stewart

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Former captain Alec Stewart predicted a comfortable Test series win for India against England in the upcoming series, and added that Alastair Cook's men would have to play remarkably well even to draw the series.

Will the next Instagram come out of Bangalore?

Will the next Instagram come out of Bangalore?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

TeliportMe's app, called 360, allows you to press a button on your camera and take a circular shot of the world around you.

Ranji Trophy: Fallah rips apart Bengal to put Maharashtra in control

Ranji Trophy: Fallah rips apart Bengal to put Maharashtra in control

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Left-arm seamer Samad Fallah exposed the poor technique of Bengal's batsmen with some incisive swing bowling to put Maharashtra in the driver's seat on the first day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final in Indore on Saturday.

Chef talk: How to perfect your knife skills

Chef talk: How to perfect your knife skills

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Cooking tips from executive chef and entrepreneur Manu Chandra, an alumnus of the Culinary Institute of America, New York.

England women crush Kiwis to enter final

England women crush Kiwis to enter final

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Skipper Charlotte Edwards anchored a comfortable chase as England sailed into the final of the Women's World Twenty20 with an emphatic seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first semi-final on Thursday.

Flower faces tough choices to help England bloom again

Flower faces tough choices to help England bloom again

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

England's cataclysmic Ashes loss with two Tests to spare has sparked the usual calls for heads to roll in all departments, but confusion reigns as to whether Andy Flower will man the guillotine or put himself beneath the blade.

Kallis, Narine shine as Kolkata edge past Bangalore

Kallis, Narine shine as Kolkata edge past Bangalore

Rediff.com12 May 2013

A superb all-round performance from Jacques Kallis and magnificent bowling by Sunil Narine helped Kolkata Knight Riders edge past Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets in a thrilling finish in Ranchi.

Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is brilliant

Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is brilliant

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

According to Sukanya Verma, The Hobbit series continues to exhilarate and astound with The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Maybe India needs this Dream XI!

Maybe India needs this Dream XI!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

So India lost its first World Twenty20 game on Tuesday night. Maybe, we fielded the wrong team :) Haresh Pandya picks 11 India greats who never played the shortest format, but can take on any team in the World T20 championships.

Secretary-General commends India's medal winner

Secretary-General commends India's medal winner

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Paralympic Games is a shining example of courage and determination and athletes who competed in the London 2012 edition Games are an inspiration to the world, Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has said.

Pistorius gracious after 100m defeat to Peacock

Pistorius gracious after 100m defeat to Peacock

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

There was more disappointment at the Paralympics for South Africa's Oscar Pistorius after he was left trailing in the wake of Britain's Jonnie Peacock in the men's 100m final on Thursday.

Video: How to knot a tie the Windsor way

Video: How to knot a tie the Windsor way

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Do you get all twisted each time you have to put on a tie? Fear not -- in this instructional video, we'll demonstrate how to create a neat Windsor knot that will have you oozing style.

Pistorius to be let off for controversial outburst

Pistorius to be let off for controversial outburst

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Oscar Pistorius will face no disciplinary action over his outburst following defeat in the men's 200 metres final, Paralympic organisers said on Tuesday.