News for 'double murder'

O J Simpson convicted for robbery, kidnapping

O J Simpson convicted for robbery, kidnapping

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

American football legend O J Simpson was on Saturday found guilty of kidnapping and armed robbery of two sports-memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel, 13 years after he was acquitted in the sensational double murder case of his ex-wife and her friend. Simpson, 61, faces possible life imprisonment. He will be sentenced on December 5.

CBI conducts narco-test on Talwar

CBI conducts narco-test on Talwar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday conducted a polygraph test on Rajesh Talwar, prime accused and father of the victim Aarushi, even as the probe agency was trying hard to find out the weapon used in the crime and the apparel of the dentist's compounder.

A serial killer in Hyderabad?

A serial killer in Hyderabad?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

Preliminary investigations by the police indicated that all the three victims were killed in a similar manner by the killers who assaulted them and smashed their heads with boulders.

Family's stand vindicated: Rajesh Talwar

Family's stand vindicated: Rajesh Talwar

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

Dr Rajesh Talwar, who walked free after spending 50 agonising days in prison in connection with the Noida double murder case, on Saturday said the family's stand "has now been vindicated". "I was in a lot of grief. I thank God and the CBI as what my family has been saying all along now stands vindicated," a tired looking Talwar told reporters.

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez commits suicide in jail cell

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez commits suicide in jail cell

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Former New England Patriots football star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in the jail cell where he was serving a life sentence for murder, just days after being acquitted of a second murder charge.

Chamak Review: Fast Forward To Isha Talwar

Chamak Review: Fast Forward To Isha Talwar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

It's not uncommon for performers to become bigger than the stories they are placed in and Sreehari Nair would happily pay to watch Isha Talwar and Paramvir Singh Cheema riffing on love, bad life choices, psychology, rhythm, and oven-baked Kulchas in Chamak.

Lessons from a murder most foul

Lessons from a murder most foul

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The need of the hour is not a divisive, slanging match of accusations and counter-accusations, but a call for sanity,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Did This Destroy Raakhee's Marriage?

Did This Destroy Raakhee's Marriage?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

As Independent India turned 76, so did the ethereal Raakhee I know better than most, says Subhash K Jha.

The problem is not homosexuality

The problem is not homosexuality

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

OTT Shows To Binge Watch On New Year Eve

OTT Shows To Binge Watch On New Year Eve

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Star journalists, spies, super dogs -- end the year with a bang binge watching all the latest offerings on OTT this week.

Pistorius says murdered girlfriend would want him to go free

Pistorius says murdered girlfriend would want him to go free

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Oscar Pistorius said that Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend he was convicted of murdering on Valentine's Day 2013, would want him to go free, in a television interview due to be broadcast on Friday.

'Central govt not serious about resolving Manipur violence'

'Central govt not serious about resolving Manipur violence'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The Centre prevaricates on the question of effecting a change of state-level leadership or on the imposition of President's rule in the state.'

'I'm growing with every film'

'I'm growing with every film'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'I want people to say that he's a great actor.'

COMING UP On OTT This November

COMING UP On OTT This November

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

November has some of the biggest movies and Web series coming up for release.

'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.

Woman and son, key witnesses in murder case, gunned down in Meerut

Woman and son, key witnesses in murder case, gunned down in Meerut

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The miscreants unloaded at least eight bullets into Nichettar Kaur, 60, within 30 seconds on Wednesday.

Happy Birthday, NTR Jr!

Happy Birthday, NTR Jr!

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Devara will release pan India on April 5, 2024.

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Kangana Ranaut plays an Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles in their careers.

Dey murder: Yemen call could be hoax, say cops

Dey murder: Yemen call could be hoax, say cops

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

Police on Sunday said that the anonymous phone call from Yemen claiming that Indian Mujahideen was behind the murder of crime reporter J Dey, could to be hoax.

Pistorius weeps as murder trial set for March 2014

Pistorius weeps as murder trial set for March 2014

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

South African Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, accused of murdering his model girlfriend, prayed and wiped away tears in a court hearing on Monday which set a March 3, 2014 start date for his trial.

Halloween Takes Over OTT This Week

Halloween Takes Over OTT This Week

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Halloween mood looms large on OTT's dark, devilish delights this week.

Amit Shah: Karnataka will be 'afflicted with riots' if...

Amit Shah: Karnataka will be 'afflicted with riots' if...

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said if the Congress comes to power in Karnataka, dynastic politics will be at an all-time high in the state and it will be 'afflicted with riots'.

Aditya Chopra's Real, Anil Kapoor's Bad

Aditya Chopra's Real, Anil Kapoor's Bad

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Sukanya Verma plans your OTT menu this week.

Modi counters Rahul's 'Mohabbat ki dukaan' with 'loot ki...'

Modi counters Rahul's 'Mohabbat ki dukaan' with 'loot ki...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Their leaders go abroad and abuse India, while BJP workers sacrifice everything for the sake of the nation, Modi said.

2023's Biggest Bollywood Flops So Far

2023's Biggest Bollywood Flops So Far

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The first half of 2023 has been good to Bollywood, as we saw big blockbusters like Pathaan and The Kerala Story. But there have been flops as well.

'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.

Ex-Pak army chief 'wanted me dead': Imran Khan

Ex-Pak army chief 'wanted me dead': Imran Khan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Khan had been at loggerheads with Bajwa ever since his ouster from power in April by a no-confidence motion.

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.

Cong 'deeply pained, disappointed' over Perarivalan's release

Cong 'deeply pained, disappointed' over Perarivalan's release

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala accused the government of creating 'a situation' in the court that the murderer of a former prime minister was freed, and asked if the BJP supported this.

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'How do you stay so energised? So young?' 'Dev Anand flashed that familiar crooked grin and told me, "The mind never grows old. It urges you to surge ahead".'

Senior journalist KJ Singh, mother found dead at Mohali house

Senior journalist KJ Singh, mother found dead at Mohali house

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

The crime scene presented a gory picture as blood had spread to other rooms.

Sports Shorts: Pistorius's bid to appeal murder sentence turned down

Sports Shorts: Pistorius's bid to appeal murder sentence turned down

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Killing wife with cobra: HC admits husband's plea against sentence

Killing wife with cobra: HC admits husband's plea against sentence

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The Kerala high court on Tuesday admitted the appeal moved by the convict in the 'Uthra murder case' challenging his conviction and the double life sentence awarded to him for the 'diabolical' killing of his wife by using a cobra.

When Bollywood Went Blind

When Bollywood Went Blind

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at all the wonderful, wacky and woeful ways Bollywood has portrayed blindness on screen.

Death On The Nile Review

Death On The Nile Review

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Death On The Nile doesn't have a tense narrative that would have made it an edge-of-the-seat affair, observes Joginder Tuteja.

Pistorius cleared of murder, culpable homicide verdict to come

Pistorius cleared of murder, culpable homicide verdict to come

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Oscar Pistorius was cleared on Thursday of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp but the Olympic and Paralympic track star faces a troubled night after the South African judge adjourned for the day before ruling on a charge of culpable homicide.

Pistorius to face additional gun charges in murder trial

Pistorius to face additional gun charges in murder trial

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius will face two additional gun-related charges at his trial for the murder of his girlfriend due to start in March next year, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Things Are Looking Up At Box Office, But...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'In terms of ticket sales, Hindi is at 50-60 per cent while the South markets are at 80-90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.' The patchy performance of Hindi, the largest segment of the business is the nub of what is bothering Indian cinema.

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.

Physics meets philosophy in the Sheena Bora murder trial

Physics meets philosophy in the Sheena Bora murder trial

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

If Pasbola seemed like he was testing Rai on his high school physics, Rai on the other hand, had relocated himself to a classroom of philosophy, offering beautifully inexact answers, arrived at after deep thinking.