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Blade runner's release from jail sparks outrage

Blade runner's release from jail sparks outrage

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

What will happen to Oscar Pistorius when he is released from jail?

Oscar Pistorius: From 'Blade Runner' hero to convicted murderer

Oscar Pistorius: From 'Blade Runner' hero to convicted murderer

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, known as the "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, was released on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend.

'Blade Runner' Pistorius gets parole a decade after killing girlfriend

'Blade Runner' Pistorius gets parole a decade after killing girlfriend

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Jailed South African Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday more than 10 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, and will be released on January 5

'Blade Runner' Pistorius starts community service

'Blade Runner' Pistorius starts community service

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

South Africa's 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius on Saturday started performing community service as part of his parole conditions after being released from prison last month, local media reported.

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Some of the globe's best para athletes, including blade runners, prosthetic jumpers and wheelchair-bound competitors, will showcase their awe-inspiring grit and resilience on the sporting field when the biggest ever World Para Athletics Championships begins in New Delhi on Saturday.

Pistorius family deny 'Blade Runner' back in training

Pistorius family deny 'Blade Runner' back in training

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Oscar Pistorius's family issued a statement on Thursday denying the Olympic and Paralympic 'Blade Runner' was back in training for the first time since he was charged with murdering his girlfriend.

'Blade Runner' Pistorius charged with murdering girlfriend

'Blade Runner' Pistorius charged with murdering girlfriend

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius, known as the "Blade Runner" for his racing prosthetics, was charged on Thursday with murdering his girlfriend at his home in Pretoria.

Coe welcomes 'Blade Runner' to London 2012

Coe welcomes 'Blade Runner' to London 2012

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

South African 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius will be made welcome at next year's Olympics after achieving the qualifying mark this week, London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe said on Thursday.

Out on parole, Pistorius attends triathlon event!

Out on parole, Pistorius attends triathlon event!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Oscar Pistorius competes in triathlon 12 years after murdering girlfriend

'We Have Been Validated Yet Again'

'We Have Been Validated Yet Again'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'The country that does most of the visual effects, more than any other country, is India.' 'There are more Indians working on VFX in any major Hollywood film than there are in Indian films.'

'Blade Runner' Pistorius sentencing set for June 13-17

'Blade Runner' Pistorius sentencing set for June 13-17

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Disgraced Olympic and Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will face sentencing in June following his conviction for murdering his girlfriend.

All you need to know about 'Blade Runner' Pistorius

All you need to know about 'Blade Runner' Pistorius

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A timeline of the life and trial of 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius.

'Blade runner' Pistorius to be sentenced today for girlfriend's killing

'Blade runner' Pistorius to be sentenced today for girlfriend's killing

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A judge will pass sentence on athlete Oscar Pistorius on Tuesday for killing his girlfriend after one of the most sensational murder trials in South Africa's history - and the decision could fuel controversy over the state of the country's justice system.

Judgement day for 'blade runner' Oscar Pistorius

Judgement day for 'blade runner' Oscar Pistorius

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

After 41 days of tears, anguish and at times gruesome testimony in the Pretoria High Court, Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee who became one of the biggest names in athletics, will learn this week whether he will spend the next 25 years behind bars.

'Blade Runner' Pistorius guilty of Steenkamp murder

'Blade Runner' Pistorius guilty of Steenkamp murder

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius has been convicted of murder by South Africa's Supreme Court, overturning the manslaughter conviction against the multiple Paralympic champion.

'Blade Runner' Pistorius murder trial postponed until August

'Blade Runner' Pistorius murder trial postponed until August

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

A South African judge on Tuesday postponed until August 19 the murder trial of global athletics star Oscar Pistorius, who has been charged with shooting dead his girlfriend on Valentine's Day.

'Blade Runner' Pistorius sentencing set for June 13-17

'Blade Runner' Pistorius sentencing set for June 13-17

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Disgraced Olympic and Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will face sentencing in June following his conviction for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013.

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

When Nandita Danced To Kudi Gujarat Di

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The four-day CIFF was packed with so many other new projects, like Radhika Apte's first directorial effort Koyta, with Vikramaditya Motwane as the producer, Venkatesh Maha's Ko Ko Ko, Jeo Baby's Punishment and Shonali Bose's Black Mountain Monpa.

'Blade Runner' Pistorius to be sentenced for murdering girlfriend

'Blade Runner' Pistorius to be sentenced for murdering girlfriend

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

South African Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will be sentenced this week for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, ending years of legal twists and turns.

Blade Runner Pistorius faces day in court

"Blade Runner" Pistorius faces day in court

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius will stand in a Pretoria dock on Monday to face a charge of murdering his girlfriend, opening the decisive chapter in the story of the rise and fall of one of the world's most recognisable athletes.

'Fame Changes Every Three Days'

'Fame Changes Every Three Days'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'A lot of people are famous. But for how long will you be there?' 'It changes after every three days of release, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.'

Zero Se Restart Review: Riveting

Zero Se Restart Review: Riveting

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Zero Se Restart is a must watch for cinema students, and also, perhaps for the layperson who has never been on a film set, and is curious about what goes into the making of a movie, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

2024: The Best South Films

2024: The Best South Films

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Arjun Menon looks at the Top 10 South films that made an impact in 2024.

Rise and fall of 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius

Rise and fall of 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Factfile on South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, who was arrested by police in connection with the shooting death of his girlfriend at his home in Pretoria on Thursday.

'Blade Runner' must run relay first leg: IAAF

'Blade Runner' must run relay first leg: IAAF

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Double amputee Oscar Pistorius must run the first leg for South Africa if he is to take part in the 4x400m relay at the world championships, athletics governing body said on Friday.

Former Paralympian Pistorius seeks parole again

Former Paralympian Pistorius seeks parole again

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

A spokesperson for South Africa's Department of Correctional Services said a parole board would consider Pistorius's case at a hearing on Friday, where they will decide if he should be released on parole.

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

Pistorius seeks parole decade after killing girlfriend

Pistorius seeks parole decade after killing girlfriend

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Oscar Pistorius, known as "Blade Runner" for his carbon-fibre prosthetic legs, went from public hero to convicted murderer in a trial that drew worldwide interest.

Pistorius released 11 years after murdering girlfriend

Pistorius released 11 years after murdering girlfriend

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that shocked a nation long inured to violence against women.

Pistorius hasn't served enough time; denied parole

Pistorius hasn't served enough time; denied parole

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Former South Africa Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2016 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been denied parole, South Africa's prison authorities and a lawyer for the victim's family said on Friday.

What Ryan Gosling LOVES About The Gray Man

What Ryan Gosling LOVES About The Gray Man

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'He is somebody who has no romantic ideas of being James Bond.'

Pistorius disputes murder charge - agent

Pistorius disputes murder charge - agent

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

South African 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius disputes a murder charge laid against him on Friday "in the strongest possible terms," his agent said in a statement.

Pistorius to appear in SA court on Friday

Pistorius to appear in SA court on Friday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

South African Olympic and Paralympic athletics star Oscar Pistorius will appear in court on Friday after being charged with murdering his girlfriend, a spokesman for the National Prosecuting Authority said on Thursday.

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Shape Of Water, Three Billboards, Darkest Hour lead BAFTA noms

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Sally Hawkins, we think, will pip Frances McDormand.

Does Kangana look like Jayalalitha?

Does Kangana look like Jayalalitha?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Arvind Swami will be seen as legendary star-politician M G Ramachandran aka MGR, Jayalalitha's mentor.

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Oscars 2018: Meet the BIG Winners!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The 90th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. A quick glance at the winners, listed in bold.

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Shape Of Water leads Oscars nominations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Dunkirk may have been missed at the year's earlier awards shows, but thanks god, Chris Nolan's classic gets enough play at the Oscar noms.

Pistorius gets bail on murder conviction

Pistorius gets bail on murder conviction

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

South Africa's Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius has been released on bail after judges changed his manslaughter conviction to murder last week.

Pistorius gets support from female Twitter group

Pistorius gets support from female Twitter group

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has got support from a global fan group on Twitter set up by a British woman.

India claim 2 medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

India claim 2 medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Ramudri Someshwara Rao won a gold medal in the 200m race and Hokato Sema bagged a bronze in shot put.