News for '-marathon'

SC to deliver verdict on same-sex marriage validity on Tuesday

SC to deliver verdict on same-sex marriage validity on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud had on May 11 reserved its verdict on the pleas after a marathon hearing of 10 days.

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Beautiful Stories From All Over India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Imaad Shah's Tuesday's Women, Haoban Paban Kumar's Iron Women of Manipur, Shivam Singh Rajput's Ladakh 470 and Samman Roy's The Exile are among 10 titles to watch out for at the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar.

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Images from Saturday's proceedings at the World Athletics Championships in Doha.

Lapentti overcomes Nadal in marathon

Lapentti overcomes Nadal in marathon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2003

The sixth-seed from Ecuador saved five match points to defeat Spanish teenager Rafael Nadal.

Federer's suggestion to end marathon sets

Federer's suggestion to end marathon sets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Roger Federer thinks a tie-breaker at 12-12 would be the best compromise following calls for Wimbledon to step into line with the US Open and scrap long deciding sets.

Ring after race brings double joy to Slovak walkers at World C'ships

Ring after race brings double joy to Slovak walkers at World C'ships

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The 22-year-old Burzalova said the proposal easily made up for a difficult race and 28th-place finish.

Australian Open prize purse up to near $60m

Australian Open prize purse up to near $60m

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

World No 8 Muchova withdraws from Aus Open with wrist injury

Meet marathon man who can run 3 days-3 nights non-stop!

Meet marathon man who can run 3 days-3 nights non-stop!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

American ultra-marathon runner Dean Karnazes has revealed that he can run for three days and three nights without stopping or even getting a blister.

What to do and what not to before Sunday's Mumbai Marathon

What to do and what not to before Sunday's Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

With the Mumbai Marathon just six days away, Daniel Vaz, the certified fitness professional and coach of Nike Run Club, says though the last few days is like a recovery week, for people who were, for various reasons, too busy to train there's still a chance to finish the race.

Kenya's Olympic marathon champion dies after fall

Kenya's Olympic marathon champion dies after fall

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Kenyan Olympic marathon champion Samuel Wanjiru died late on Sunday after jumping from the first-floor balcony of his home in the Rift Valley, police said.

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic in four-hour marathon to reach semis

French Open: Nadal downs Djokovic in four-hour marathon to reach semis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Images from the French Open quarter-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros on Tuesday.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in Ranji Trophy as he slammed his second successive century as Saurashtra dominated their Elite Group A match against Manipur.

Olympics swimming event at risk as storms dirty Seine river

Olympics swimming event at risk as storms dirty Seine river

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Last year's open-water swim competitions took place at the French capital's Parc de la Villette in northern Paris.

Police arrest marathon boy Budhia's coach

Police arrest marathon boy Budhia's coach

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

The kid's mother has not filed a complaint and the officials have also not taken any action.

'I am addicted to entrepreneurship'

'I am addicted to entrepreneurship'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

'We look at the opportunities that are going to come in various fields in the next 5 to 10 years, do some research and come up with business plans.' 'Then, we go and seek out founders who will run the actual business.'

Ramaala among top-class field for Mumbai Marathon

Ramaala among top-class field for Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Defending men's champion Laban Moiben of Kenya, last year's runner-up Raji Assefa of Ethiopia and third-placed John Kyui of Kenya have all confirmed to run in the US $3,50,000 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, on January 20.

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Saketh pair ensures medal; Nagal, Raina exit

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Saketh pair ensures medal; Nagal, Raina exit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's singles tennis players will return empty-handed from the Asian Games for the first time since 2006.

Sunita racing Boston Marathon in space

Sunita racing Boston Marathon in space

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Sunita, 41, an accomplished marathoner, will be running as fast as eight mph during the 42.16 kilometres simulated run, restrained to the treadmill in a harness so she wouldn't float away.

Shilpa Shetty to run London Marathon

Shilpa Shetty to run London Marathon

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

The actress is making the most of her new-found international fame.

Dom's Take: The Migrant Marathon

Dom's Take: The Migrant Marathon

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Dominic Xavier's take on the horrific hardships millions of migrants have endured in a humanitarian crisis not seen since Partition.

London Marathon organisers to airlift top Kenyans

London Marathon organisers to airlift top Kenyans

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Olympic gold medallist Sammy Wanjiru's hopes of defending his London Marathon title have been boosted by the news that race organisers have arranged for a private plane to pick him up from Kenya, he said on Tuesday.

Marathon training: Tips for long distance runners

Marathon training: Tips for long distance runners

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

If you've been running a long time and are prepping for the Mumbai Marathon on January 17, here are a few additional tips to keep you going all the way through.

Can Anyone Wear a Sari Better Than Sneha?

Can Anyone Wear a Sari Better Than Sneha?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Saris and ethnic stuff are her forte.

Ram Singh Yadav finishes 78th in marathon

Ram Singh Yadav finishes 78th in marathon

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Ram Singh Yadav, India's lone entrant in men's marathon, failed to replicate the feat through which he qualified for the Olympic Games on the winding streets of London as he finished a distant 78th from 105 starters on Sunday.

Stalin revokes order detaining 6 farmers under Goondas Act

Stalin revokes order detaining 6 farmers under Goondas Act

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The detention of one person under the Act, however, was not revoked as he has many cases pending against him.

Mumbai Marathon: African runners set to dominate

Mumbai Marathon: African runners set to dominate

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

African runners are expected to steal the show in Sunday's $310,000 prize money 7th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon.

Kibiwott, Chepkirui win Delhi half marathon

Kibiwott, Chepkirui win Delhi half marathon

Rediff.com15 Oct 2006

Defending men's and women's champions Philip Rugut of Kenya (1:03:33 seconds) and Irina Timofeyeva of Russia could only finish fourth.

'Mumbai Marathon has created a running culture'

'Mumbai Marathon has created a running culture'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Daniel O'Brien, regarded as the greatest decathlete of the 1990s, says the marathon is similar to the decathlon when one completes it. 'It is a great feeling of accomplishment.'

PIX: Serena wins marathon, Rosol's dream Wimbledon ends

PIX: Serena wins marathon, Rosol's dream Wimbledon ends

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

A subdued Serena Williams recovered from a sluggish start to beat China's Zheng Jie 6-7, 6-2, 9-7 in a marathon Wimbledon third-round match on Saturday.

Sports shorts: Ethiopian Adola wins Delhi Half Marathon

Sports shorts: Ethiopian Adola wins Delhi Half Marathon

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Ethiopian Guye Adola demolished the course record to win the men's race while Kenyan Florence Kiplagat became the first runner to defend the women's crown in the Delhi Half Marathon, on Sunday.

Line judge faints in Nadal marathon

Line judge faints in Nadal marathon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

"It was a weird start to my Centre Court. I hope the guy is all right," Kendrick said after the interruption to play.

TCS paying top dollar for the New York marathon

TCS paying top dollar for the New York marathon

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

TCS hopes to create a positive image for outsourcing by sponsoring a famous marathon

Alcaraz's sensational surge! Can he dethrone Medvedev?

Alcaraz's sensational surge! Can he dethrone Medvedev?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Alcaraz stops Zverev to set up semi-final of US Open champions

Athletes gear up for Mumbai Marathon

Athletes gear up for Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

The Kenyans will be the favourites among men, while the Russians are expected dominate the womens race.

Jet Air not in a rush to start flying: CEO designate

Jet Air not in a rush to start flying: CEO designate

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Jet Airways CEO-designate Sanjiv Kapoor on Monday said the new management does not want to be "in a rush" to restart operations while asserting that the airline will be unique and different. The ownership transfer of the airline under the insolvency resolution plan is facing hurdles over differences between the winning bidder and lenders. "We don't want to be in a rush," Kapoor said.

Asian Games: India men down Pakistan to win squash GOLD

Asian Games: India men down Pakistan to win squash GOLD

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Abhay Singh won a thrilling battle against Noor Zaman as India regained the Asian Games squash gold with an epic 2-1 win over Pakistan.

Finding lodgings could be grueling than training for Boston Marathon

Finding lodgings could be grueling than training for Boston Marathon

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Training for the Boston Marathon may be grueling, but finding a place to stay during the event is also proving a challenge for participants and supporters this year.

What Saiyami Can't Resist

What Saiyami Can't Resist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

She loves the rush of adrenaline and has a weakness for chocolates.