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Oscar Pistorius seeks relaxation of ‘stringent’ bail terms

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 15:09

Lawyers representing South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius were to contest the ‘stringent’ bail terms imposed on him after killing his girlfriend on February 14.

Top Indian-origin detective to take over as lead investigator in Pistorius`` murder case

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 13:11

The South African police has replaced Hilton Botha, who was the lead investigator in Oscar Pistorius`` girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp``s death case, with a team headed by country``s top detective, Vinesh Moonoo on Thursday.

I respected and admired Pistorius: Reeva Steenkamp

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 12:45

Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius’ slain girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp had been worried that lies could have ruined her relationship with Pistorius, according to an interview with a magazine.

Claiming nephew’s innocence, Pistorius’ uncle says Bladerunner will come back ‘a stronger person’

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 15:03

The uncle of Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has said that Pistorius will be back a stronger person from the tragedy of the murder trial of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Pistorius could lose Paralympic medals after ``banned steroids`` recovered from home

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 12:57

Oscar Pistorius could lose his London 2012 Paralympic medals following reports that banned steroids were found from Bladerunner`s home.

Who is Oscar Pistorius?

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 23:43

Oscar Pistorius, fondly referred to as the ‘Blade Runner’, became the first ever double amputee to compete in the Olympic Games when he took part in the London 2012 Olympic Games’ 400m run.

Tendulkar hails Paralympic Games silver-medallist Girisha

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 20:46

Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday described London Paralympic Games silver-medallist Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda as an "inspiration to all of us" and wished the high-jumper the very best for all his future endeavours.

K`taka govt honours Girisha, gives Rs 20 lakh cash reward

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 23:47

Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Wednesday handed over a cheque for Rs 20 lakh to London Paralympic silver medallist Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda here.

Egyptian minister arrested for groping in London

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 20:54

Ebrahim Ahmed Khalil, 56, fondled the 21-year-old`s breast as he showed her where to pin a flag badge hours before Sunday`s closing ceremony.

Paralympian Girisha accorded a warm reception

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 21:43

Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda was accorded a warm welcome at the international airport here on his arrival from the London Paralympic Games, where he won a silver in the Men`s High Jump F42 event.

Paralympic athletes shining example of courage, determination

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 19:16

Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma on Monday expressed delight at the strong showing by Commonwealth countries at the just concluded London Paralympic Games, saying that the athletes were the shining example of courage and determination.

Rihanna skips Paralympic rehearsals

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 09:37

Singer Rihanna partied so hard on the night of MTV Video Music Awards that she had to skip London Paralympic closing ceremony rehearsals with the band Coldplay next day.