News for 'Marathon'

'I eliminated sweets, samosa, namkeen'

'I eliminated sweets, samosa, namkeen'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

'I run four times a week -- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.'

A 100 hour, non-stop, job recruitment marathon!

A 100 hour, non-stop, job recruitment marathon!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

ITES and medical transcription company TransDyne IT Services is conducting TransJobathon-05, a 100 hours round-the-clock, non-stop recruitment marathon.

Can Sharmila Help Congress Win AP?

Can Sharmila Help Congress Win AP?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

If she cannot recast the party, bring together the factions opposed to her, and present herself as her brother's true challenger, there will be little left for her in politics, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Keflezighi is first US man to win Boston Marathon in 30 years

Keflezighi is first US man to win Boston Marathon in 30 years

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Meb Keflezighi became the first U.S. male athlete to win the Boston Marathon in three decades on Monday, the first running of the race since last year's fatal bombing attack.

Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman CM of a province in Pakistan

Maryam Nawaz becomes first woman CM of a province in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, on Monday, became the first-ever woman chief minister of a province in Pakistan when she was elected to head the Punjab province, describing it as an 'honour' for every woman in the country.

Praggnanandhaa's mom steals the show at World Cup

Praggnanandhaa's mom steals the show at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Praggnanandhaa, who has reached the summit clash featuring legendary five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, had none other than the iconic Gary Kasparov, acknowledging the Indian GM's mother's role

French Open Sidelights: A marathon duel to remember!

French Open Sidelights: A marathon duel to remember!

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Two former French Open champions produced easily the best women's match of the tournament so far.

Prannoy battles his way to Asian Games medal, Sindhu bows out

Prannoy battles his way to Asian Games medal, Sindhu bows out

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

HS Prannoy battled his way into the semifinal of the men's singles with a thrilling three-game win over Malaysia Lee Zii Jia to assure India a badminton medal

Chinese told to pull out of Rotterdam marathon

Chinese told to pull out of Rotterdam marathon

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

The action followed concerns about the spread of the deadly flu-like SARS virus which originated in China.

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.

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

South Sudanese Olympic athlete Guor Marial may not be a hot medal tip for Sunday's marathon, but the former slave's road to Rio is one of the most astonishing stories of the games.

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.

Jury finds Tsarnaev guilty of 2013 Boston Marathon bombings

Jury finds Tsarnaev guilty of 2013 Boston Marathon bombings

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A United States jury on Wednesday found Dzokhar Tsarnaev guilty of killing three people and injuring 264 in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, as well as fatally shooting a police officer four days later.

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.

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.

BJP's Mission UP: Winning All 80 Lok Sabha Seats

BJP's Mission UP: Winning All 80 Lok Sabha Seats

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The BJP lost 15 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in 2019. Union ministers have been deployed in all 15, tasked with turning the result around.

Pak parties strike deal to form govt; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Zardari Prez

Pak parties strike deal to form govt; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Zardari Prez

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

In a breakthrough that could end the political uncertainty in Pakistan, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party have agreed on a power-sharing deal to form a new coalition government after intense negotiations following a fractured poll verdict.

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.

Why Are The Santas Running?

Why Are The Santas Running?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Scenes from the largest costume run in Germany.

Venus survives marathon as Pliskova races into semis

Venus survives marathon as Pliskova races into semis

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Venus Williams produced a vintage display full of guts and determination to grind out a 7-5, 6-7(3), 7-5 victory over Jelena Ostapenko at the WTA Finals on Tuesday to set up a White Group decider for a semi-finals berth against Garbine Muguruza.

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: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne final

PIX: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne final

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

IMAGES from the Australian Open Men's semi-finals played on Friday.

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

To future CA aspirants, this is what Sanskruti and Shruti Parolia would like to say: 'The journey is long and tough. Be consistent and persistent. The end result will be rewarding.'

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sources claimed 48-year-old Soren was "evasive" in his replies during his questioning and hence was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

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.

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

US Open: After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Chasing a sixth US Open title, Federer needed just one hour and 46 minutes under a closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium to put away the 31st seed Lopez, leaving plenty in the tank after being forced to go the distance in his opening two matches.

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

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

Wimbledon: Marathon man Isner bows out with knee injury

Wimbledon: Marathon man Isner bows out with knee injury

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Wimbledon marathon man John Isner was forced to retire after two games of his second round match against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino with a knee injury on Wednesday.

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.

US Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

US Open: The top 5 men to watch out for

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The five top contenders for the men's title at the US Open.

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.

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.

Hardik calls out Patels of India to join quota marathon

Hardik calls out Patels of India to join quota marathon

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Hardik Patel, the face of Patel quota stir in Gujarat, has announced plans for a nation-wide agitation seeking reservation for nearly "27 crore people" of various communities including Gujjars and Kurmis.

'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.'

We're here for a marathon, not a sprint: Audi India chief

We're here for a marathon, not a sprint: Audi India chief

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

'Audi is well on track for what we want to achieve.'

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.

Ethiopian marathoner stays put in Rio, vows to fight for land rights

Ethiopian marathoner stays put in Rio, vows to fight for land rights

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Ethiopian silver medalist Feyisa Lilesa, who did not return home after staging a protest against his government at the Rio Olympics, said on Thursday he feared for his life if he went back and vowed to keep up his fight for land rights.

Kalki Draws Her Boundaries

Kalki Draws Her Boundaries

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

Sindhu's journey: From Olympic glory to World C'ships

Sindhu's journey: From Olympic glory to World C'ships

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Sindhu reminisces about life-changing past seven years, her maiden Olympic medal ahead of WC