News for 'Mumbai Marathon'

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.

'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.

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.

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'In my 26 years at Raj Bhavan, working with more than ten governors, I can tell you C P Radhakrishnan Sir stands out.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

'If You Make One Mistake, You Can Lose Your Life'

'If You Make One Mistake, You Can Lose Your Life'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'Mountaineering is never 'easy'. Nothing is in your hands, you have to be prepared. That's the same for life as well.'

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.

What Really Went Wrong for Delhi Capitals?

What Really Went Wrong for Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

DC's downfall was marked by unstable opening partnerships, inconsistent middle-order performances, and poor execution in pressure moments-both with bat and ball.

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

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.

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: 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.

Lot of concern in the CSK batting line-up: Pujara

Lot of concern in the CSK batting line-up: Pujara

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara elieves that a shift in playing philosophy is the need of the hour for CSK even if it means scoring at a quicker clip.

Ola Electric: Can It Spark EV Adoption?

Ola Electric: Can It Spark EV Adoption?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Why has the shift from ICE to electric slowed down despite initial enthusiasm?

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

Gopi, Kheta Ram clock personal bests in marathon

Gopi, Kheta Ram clock personal bests in marathon

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The Indian duo of Thanackal Gopi and Kheta Ram put up an inspired show and clock their personal best timings to finish 25th and 26th respectively in the men's marathon at the Rio Olympics on Sunday.

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.

'I Have To Excel In Everything I Do'

'I Have To Excel In Everything I Do'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'My two life mantras are prioritisation and compartmentalisation.' 'Prioritisation allows you to put one thing over the other and compartmentalisation to focus on one priority at a time.'

Video: Full-body strengthening for the marathon

Video: Full-body strengthening for the marathon

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Leena Mogre shares tips on how to strengthen your body ahead of the Mumbai Marathon on January 17.

Sunita's village plans Diwali-like festivities for astronaut's return

Sunita's village plans Diwali-like festivities for astronaut's return

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat are celebrating her safe return to Earth with Diwali-like festivities. The village, Jhulasan, is alive with excitement and prayers for Williams' safe return after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station. A grand procession will be held in her honour, accompanied by prayer chanting and fireworks.

'We Have Been Validated Yet Again'

'We Have Been Validated Yet Again'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'The country that does most of the visual effects, more than any other country, is India.' 'There are more Indians working on VFX in any major Hollywood film than there are in Indian films.'

Lt Colonel, who lost a leg in operations, skydives from 14,000 ft

Lt Colonel, who lost a leg in operations, skydives from 14,000 ft

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

According to a report, Lt Col Avnish Bajpai had lost his limb in a grenade blast during field firing in Punjab in 2007.

Marathon diary: My leg and core strengthening regime

Marathon diary: My leg and core strengthening regime

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Strengthening your leg and core muscles is crucial to run a marathon successfully says Rediff.com staffer Laxmi Negi who is training to run her first full marathon on January 19.

Housewife, mother, Ultra Marathoner: Meet Deepa Katrodia

Housewife, mother, Ultra Marathoner: Meet Deepa Katrodia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Deepa Katrodia is the winner of Bangalore Ultra Marathon. Last year in November, she completed the 75 km run in 11 hours and 15 minutes. For a housewife and a mother of a special child, this is no mean task. On January 19, Deepa Katrodia will run the Mumbai Marathon. This is her fascinating story:

Video: Marathon training for speed endurance

Video: Marathon training for speed endurance

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Fitness expert Leena Mogre shares tips on how to prepare for the Mumbai Marathon by building your speed endurance.

Weather holds the key: Kenyan marathoner

Weather holds the key: Kenyan marathoner

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Kenya's long-distance runner John Ekiru Kelai said the weather would play an important role in the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

How to prepare for a marathon: Tips for first timers

How to prepare for a marathon: Tips for first timers

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Follow these techniques to avoid injuries and enjoy your first run.

Marathon raises 6 crore in charity

Marathon raises 6 crore in charity

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

The amount was handed over to Maharashtra Governor S M Krishna at a function by event partner Give India.

Marathon training : A day before, during and after

Marathon training : A day before, during and after

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

With the Mumbai Marathon around the corner on January 17, here are a few things you should keep in mind a day before, during and right after the race.

Video: Marathon training with lower body endurance

Video: Marathon training with lower body endurance

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Fitness expert Leena Mogre shares tips on how to prepare for the marathon by building your lower body muscle endurance.

Inspiring! This Marathoner wants you to break free

Inspiring! This Marathoner wants you to break free

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Partially paralysed but with unbreakable will power and determination, Nihad Panju has beaten the odds to become a fitness freak and is all set to run his 4th Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Video: Marathon training with lower body stretches

Video: Marathon training with lower body stretches

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

As part of an ongoing series, fitness expert Leena Mogre shares tips on how to work out your lower body before preparing for a marathon run.

Mumbai to host international marathon

Mumbai to host international marathon

Rediff.com27 Apr 2003

The top ten men's and women's runners are expected for the Jan 18, 2004 event.