News for 'Marathon'

Akram Takes A Dig At IPL: 'It Never Ends'

Akram Takes A Dig At IPL: 'It Never Ends'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Bacchey bade ho jate hain, woh league khatam hi nahi hoti.'

Star Indian discus thrower banned for doping offence

Star Indian discus thrower banned for doping offence

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Seema Punia gets 16-month ban for failing dope test

5-star Duffy puts NZ in control as WI collapse on Day 2

5-star Duffy puts NZ in control as WI collapse on Day 2

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Seamer Jacob Duffy claimed a maiden five-wicket haul to secure New Zealand a handy first innings lead and the upper hand in the opening Test against West Indies.

Mumbai Marathon: Tips From A Marathon Runner

Mumbai Marathon: Tips From A Marathon Runner

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Follow these handy tips on to run the marathon without hurting your body.

Lakshya fends off Ayush challenge to make Australian Open semis

Lakshya fends off Ayush challenge to make Australian Open semis

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Sen, 26, who had made it to the Hong Kong Open final but has gone without a title this year, had a tough time beating Shetty in the opening game.

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The country also mounted bids on some high-profile continental and global events, including the 2031 World Athletics Championships with Ahmedabad as the proposed venue.

Jaiswal's double ton dream shattered after Gill mix-up

Jaiswal's double ton dream shattered after Gill mix-up

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

India's second day against the West Indies began in heartbreak as Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 175

Noah Lyles embraces all-or-nothing push toward LA28

Noah Lyles embraces all-or-nothing push toward LA28

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

For Olympics 100m gold medallist and multiple-time world champion American sprinter Noah Lyles, 2026 season and beyond will be about having an "all-or-nothing" mentality.

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'4 lakh to 5 lakh people graduating in computer science getting jobs in software companies will not happen.'

Kenya's Chepngetich smashes women's marathon world record

Kenya's Chepngetich smashes women's marathon world record

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich smashes women's marathon world record in Chicago

Such a mess! Chaubey & Co get an earful from minister

Such a mess! Chaubey & Co get an earful from minister

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

After marathon meetings with stakeholders, Mandaviya promises end to Indian football "stalemate"

ED grills Bengal minister for 9 hours in school job scam probe

ED grills Bengal minister for 9 hours in school job scam probe

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

West Bengal minister Chandranath Sinha was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for nearly nine hours in connection with the alleged primary school teacher recruitment scam.

Can Humayun Kabir's revolt dent TMC's fortunes in Bengal?

Can Humayun Kabir's revolt dent TMC's fortunes in Bengal?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Humayun Kabir, a former TMC minister, has been suspended from the party after announcing plans to lay the foundation of a "Babri Masjid-style" mosque on December 6. This move has sparked controversy and raised concerns about communal tensions in West Bengal.

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Nayagam PP, founder of Edujob360, offers a list of the top entrance exams, their timelines, eligibility criteria, exam patterns and preparation strategies to help you plan the year ahead.

Ethiopia's Tola breaks Olympic record to win Marathon

Ethiopia's Tola breaks Olympic record to win Marathon

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Tola had an 18-second lead by the 35km mark, which he extended as the Eiffel Tower came into sight and crowds lining the streets roared him on. He became the first Ethiopian winner of the Olympic men's marathon in 24 years.

'My Dream Is To Keep Our Flag Flying High'

'My Dream Is To Keep Our Flag Flying High'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It's a dream that I have achieved.'

Bopanna, Yuzuki stun top seeds to reach Japan Open final

Bopanna, Yuzuki stun top seeds to reach Japan Open final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Indo-Japanese wild card pair displayed remarkable grit to upset Harrison and King 4-6, 6-3, 18-16 in a match that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.

Djokovic wins 101st title, withdraws from ATP Finals

Djokovic wins 101st title, withdraws from ATP Finals

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The 38-year-old said he had been dealing with the injury throughout the tournament in Athens.

Sindhu's heartfelt tribute as fierce rival Tzu-Ying retires

Sindhu's heartfelt tribute as fierce rival Tzu-Ying retires

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist and women's badminton great Tai Tzu-ying of Chinese Taipei announced her retirement from the sport, bringing curtains down on a glittering career during which she won 17 BWF World Tour titles and finished runner-up in 12 tournaments.

Chess World Cup: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa face Round 4 challenge

Chess World Cup: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa face Round 4 challenge

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Arjun Erigaisi will start as the favourite against veteran Hungarian Peter Leko, while R Praggnanandhaa faces the inventive Daniil Dubov.

'Turbaned Tornado' Fauja Singh laid to rest in Jalandhar

'Turbaned Tornado' Fauja Singh laid to rest in Jalandhar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The last rites of marathon legend Fauja Singh were held in Jalandhar on Sunday following his tragic death in a road accident on July 14.

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

How Mumbai Maidan coach Patwal's tough-love sessions gave Harmer his second wind

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament.

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

FIDE World Cup: IM Aronyak Ghosh upsets GM Bartel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The experienced Surya Shekhar Ganguly, GM Raunak Sadhwani and GM Karthik Venkatraman scored comfortable victories while M Pranesh played out a draw to advance to the second round, while IM Aronyak Ghosh defeated GM Mateusz Bartel of Poland to force a tie-breaker, in the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Panaji on Sunday.

Wolvaardt, Kapp fire South Africa to maiden ODI WC final

Wolvaardt, Kapp fire South Africa to maiden ODI WC final

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a hundred for the ages before the seasoned Marizanne Kapp made the ball talk in good batting conditions to script a 125-run victory over England and enter their maiden Women's ODI Cup final, in Guwahati, on Wednesday.

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

: Build lasting wealth via disciplined, long-term mutual fund investing in India's compounding marathon, Shanaihi, Shanaihi, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

How To Choose MFs Smartly

How To Choose MFs Smartly

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Investors who constantly hop between 'top-performing' funds often end up earning far lower returns than the very funds they invest in -- simply because they enter late and exit early. Best investors don't chase returns, they chase discipline, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

'Problem Is Not Family-Owned Businesses'

'Problem Is Not Family-Owned Businesses'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Instead of one or two families controlling 10% to 15% of GDP, it has to be broad based. Then, the resilience of the economy also will be higher.' 'Then, if something happens to one business, it will not hurt the economy badly.'

Breast cancer survivor to run London marathon topless

Breast cancer survivor to run London marathon topless

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The 50-year-old breast cancer survivor runs topless to help erase the stigma around the disease

'Jai Shri Ram' Echoes At Mumbai Marathon

'Jai Shri Ram' Echoes At Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Runners, carrying saffron flags featuring Lord Ram's image, chanted 'Jai Shri Ram' at the marathon.

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The driver of the SUV that fatally struck Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, has been arrested. Amritpal Singh Dhillon, 26, was apprehended and his vehicle seized. The incident occurred on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway in Punjab's Jalandhar district.

Bihar's 'Singham' Roars Into Battle

Bihar's 'Singham' Roars Into Battle

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Former IPS officer Shivdeep Lande, the popular Maharashtra-born 'supercop' calls Bihar his 'karmabhoomi.'

Padikkal 150, Jurel 140 rescue India 'A' in rain-hit draw

Padikkal 150, Jurel 140 rescue India 'A' in rain-hit draw

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel's marathon partnership was the highlight of the first unofficial Test in Lucknow, which ended in a rain-hit draw between India 'A' and Australia 'A' on Friday.

Medvedev runs into Rinderknech in Shanghai semis

Medvedev runs into Rinderknech in Shanghai semis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Medvedev in Shanghai semis as Rinderknech joins cousin Vacherot in last four

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Dutchman Abdi Nageeye survived a tense battle through the final mile to win the New York City Marathon in two hours seven minutes and 39 seconds on Sunday

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

'How is this possible?' Hassan completes gruelling Paris run with marathon gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Netherlands' Hassan grinds out thrilling marathon gold in sprint finish

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'This game has given me so much, so I keep reminding myself that I need to show the world what the game has given to me, and I have to give it back to the game.'

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

In 242 international appearances, Gambhir scored 10,324 runs at an average of 38.95, with 20 centuries and 63 fifties in 283 innings. He is amongst 14 Indians to have 10,000 international runs.

India's Most Unusual Dussehra Celebrations

India's Most Unusual Dussehra Celebrations

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

These traditions have survived centuries, even as India has changed dramatically around them.

Meet One Of The BJP's Most Powerful Leaders

Meet One Of The BJP's Most Powerful Leaders

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Much of the credit for bringing the BJP, which had lost ground in UP, back to the top goes to Sunil Bansal.