News for 'Mumbai Marathon'

Sarfaraz Khan's Test recall: 17kg weight loss, Kashmir grind and a second chance

Sarfaraz Khan's Test recall: 17kg weight loss, Kashmir grind and a second chance

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Sarfaraz Khan has been recalled to India's Test squad for the two-match away series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15, following an injury to Sai Sudharsan. This recall comes after two years of consistent performance and a significant physical transformation, including shedding 17kg.

Mumbai Spirit Shines On Marathon Morning

Mumbai Spirit Shines On Marathon Morning

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Glimpses of a memorable Sunday morning at the Mumbai Marathon captured by Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com.

Kenyan Kipketer sets new course record time to win Mumbai Marathon

Kenyan Kipketer sets new course record time to win Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Kenyan pacesetter Gideon Kipketer won the men's race in an all-East African clean sweep of the podium by setting a new course record in the 13th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Kenya's Kipsang eyeing 2 hr 08 sec at Mumbai Marathon

Kenya's Kipsang eyeing 2 hr 08 sec at Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Completing a marathon below two hours and 10 minutes is considered an arduous task, but Kenyan athlete William Kipsang is determined to do just that at the ninth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Double delight for Ethiopia but elite runners slam Mumbai marathon

Double delight for Ethiopia but elite runners slam Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

The elite women runners of the Tata Mumbai Marathon slammed the event organisers, saying there were too many casual runners on the course and that the Metro construction work was also a hindrance.

The Outsider Who Went On To Helm Tata Sons

The Outsider Who Went On To Helm Tata Sons

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Natarajan Chandrasekaran, credited with stabilising Tata Sons after a boardroom coup and overseeing significant expansion, has announced his resignation as chairman, capping a nearly decade-long tenure marked by both successes and escalating tensions with the group's controlling charitable trusts.

Former SA spinner Boje to participate in Mumbai Marathon

Former SA spinner Boje to participate in Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

He may have once skipped the cricket tour of India in fear of being questioned for his alleged role in the 2000 match-fixing scandal, but former South African all-rounder Nicky Boje, who was later cleared of all charges, is set to participate in the Mumbai Marathon on January 17.

Ramaala wins Mumbai Marathon

Ramaala wins Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

K C Ramu and Sarabjit Kaur emerged best respectively among Indian men and women runners.

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.

Top field for Mumbai Marathon

Top field for Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

The world's top ten men and women long distance runners have confirmed for the February 15 event.

DON'T MISS: 'How the Mumbai marathon changed my life'

DON'T MISS: 'How the Mumbai marathon changed my life'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Pravin C Venu shares with us this inspirational story -- his experience of running the Mumbai Marathon, how he overcame the hurdles and crossed the finishing line.

De Grasse targets LA 2028 as final Olympic hurrah

De Grasse targets LA 2028 as final Olympic hurrah

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Seven-time Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse has set his sights on competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as his final Games, aiming to regain top form in the 100 meters event.

Mumbai Marathon goes hi-tech

Mumbai Marathon goes hi-tech

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

The Mumbai marathon is set to embrace technology.

Defending champ Ramala to miss Mumbai marathon

Defending champ Ramala to miss Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

The organisers have, however, managed to rope in three athletes who are ranked among the top twenty marathoners in the world.

'The Mumbai Marathon was a new experience'

'The Mumbai Marathon was a new experience'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Mumbai Marathon Race and Finish director talks about all that goes into conducting the 42.195 kms race.

'Marathoners don't get respect'

'Marathoners don't get respect'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'The marathon is run at a certain pace. It's not easy.'

IPL 2026: Mentor Karthik finds positives in RCB's heavy defeat to Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2026: Mentor Karthik finds positives in RCB's heavy defeat to Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik praised the team's fighting spirit after their six-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their first away match of IPL 2026.

How Saanika Shah Conquered Everest

How Saanika Shah Conquered Everest

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

At 11.23 am on May 20, 2026, 22-year-old Saanika Shah fulfilled a dream she had nurtured for five years by successfully summiting Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.

Tired of Paneer? 10 Veg Sources Of Protein

Tired of Paneer? 10 Veg Sources Of Protein

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Priya Palan, a dietician at Zen Multispecialty Hospital, recommends a list of protein-rich vegetarian sources you can easily include in your diet.

Ethiopians Assefa, Yal win Mumbai marathon

Ethiopians Assefa, Yal win Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Ethiopians Girma Assefa and Koren Yal set new course records as the African nation took the men's and women's honours respectiely in the eighth edition of the Mumbai Marathon on Sunday. Assefa completed the gruelling 42.1-km run in 2 hours, 09 minutes and 54 seconds, erasing the previous record of 2:11:54 seconds, set by Kenya's Kenneth Mungara two years ago.

Ethiopians Assefa, Yal win Mumbai marathon

Ethiopians Assefa, Yal win Mumbai marathon

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Ethiopians Girma Assefa and Koren Yal set new course records as the African nation took the men's and women's honours respectiely in the eighth edition of the Mumbai Marathon on Sunday. Assefa completed the gruelling 42.1-km run in 2 hours, 09 minutes and 54 seconds, erasing the previous record of 2:11:54 seconds, set by Kenya's Kenneth Mungara two years ago.

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

Man Singh becomes second Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon C'ships

Man Singh becomes second Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon C'ships

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Man Singh became only the second Indian man to clinch a gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships as he won the race with a personal best time in Hong Kong on Sunday.

Ethiopia's star marathon duo ready to conquer Mumbai

Ethiopia's star marathon duo ready to conquer Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The 26-year-old Abshero, a former world junior cross country champion, would be looking to make a big impact on his first trip to India with a personal best time of two hours, four minutes and 23 seconds, the best among those who have entered the race.

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Indian long-distance runner Pooja Aatmaram has been handed a reduced three-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit after admitting she fled an in-competition doping test in Mumbai last year.

Marathon Flame arrives in Mumbai from Greece

Marathon Flame arrives in Mumbai from Greece

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

The city on Sunday became the first-ever destination, outside Europe and the United States, to host the "Marathon Flame" in the lead up to the seventh Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 17.

10 Indian Cities With The Worst Traffic

10 Indian Cities With The Worst Traffic

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

In India's fast-growing urban sprawl, much frustrating time is often lost behind steering wheels.

The Most Vicious Phase Of The War Is About To Begin

The Most Vicious Phase Of The War Is About To Begin

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The big question is whether Trump is any longer in command of the situation. For all practical purposes, the war seems set to cascade as the US is preparing for a potential ground operation in Iran and threatens to destroy 'bridges next, then electric power plants', points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indian athletes slam Marathon organisers

Indian athletes slam Marathon organisers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

The Indian half-marathoners complained of being treated unfairly during the Mumbai Marathon.

Champions RCB Primed For IPL 2026 with Depth And Firepower

Champions RCB Primed For IPL 2026 with Depth And Firepower

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Defending champions RCB head into IPL 2026 with a balanced squad, strong batting core and pace attack, aiming for back-to-back titles after their historic 2025 triumph.

Lyngkhoi, Babbar to represent India in Asian Marathon

Lyngkhoi, Babbar to represent India in Asian Marathon

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Mumbai Marathon winners, Binning Lyngkhoi and Lalita Babbar, will represent India in the men's and women's section of the 14th Asian Marathon Championship to be held in Hong Kong (China) on February 24.

Marathon's first Indian woman

Marathon's first Indian woman

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

Why Is Tata Chairman Running?

Why Is Tata Chairman Running?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Asia's most prestigious marathon was held after three years and Mumbaikars made most of a rare opportunity to run around iconic city landmarks like the Queen's Necklace at Marine Drive and the Rajiv Gandhi Bandra-Worli Sea Link on a chilly Sunday morning.

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Nineteen years later, remembering how terror struck Mumbai's lifeline on July 11, 2006.

Share your Marathon moments

Share your Marathon moments

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Send us your pictures or videos and we will put it up on our website.

Video: Marathon training with upper body stretches

Video: Marathon training with upper body stretches

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

The Mumbai Marathon is scheduled for January 17 this year. If you're planning to participate, fitness expert Leena Mogre has some tips on how to work out accordingly.

Why every marathoner is a survivor!

Why every marathoner is a survivor!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

It all boils down to this last week. As the date for the Mumbai Marathon draws closer, Rediff staffer and first-time marathoner Laxmi Negi braces herself for the event of her life.

Video: Visually-impaired marathoner inspires youngsters

Video: Visually-impaired marathoner inspires youngsters

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Ahead of the Mumbai Marathon, visually-impaired marathoner Henry Wanyoike shares running tips and the secrets of becoming a champion.

Rujuta Diwekar's tips for amateur marathoners

Rujuta Diwekar's tips for amateur marathoners

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar lists out things amateur marathoners should remember before the big day

Surinder, Kavita win half marathons

Surinder, Kavita win half marathons

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

India's Surinder Singh pipped Finnish rival Jitsi Utiranen in thrilling fashion to win the 21-km race at the Mumbai Marathon.