News for 'half marathon'

Disi, Alemu end Kenyan dominance

Disi, Alemu end Kenyan dominance

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

Rwanda's Diudone Disi and Ethiopian Deriba Alemu won the men's and women's titles respectively at the new Delhi Half Marathon.

FAT TO FIT: How I lost 20 kg by running and fasting

FAT TO FIT: How I lost 20 kg by running and fasting

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Pankaj Sonkusre from Mumbai tells us how he changed his lifestyle and lost 20 kg.

Ganguly facing big challenge: Kapil

Ganguly facing big challenge: Kapil

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

The former India captain stressed that the selectors sometimes needed to take hard decisions.

Kirui, Yingjie emerge winners

Kirui, Yingjie emerge winners

Rediff.com3 Oct 2004

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.'

The CFO who runs 20 km a day

The CFO who runs 20 km a day

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Pankaj Vasani tells us how he moved from an unhealthy life to walking and running 20 kilometres a day.

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.

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.

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.

500 m to 21 km: How I lost 15 kg by running

500 m to 21 km: How I lost 15 kg by running

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Rushil Zambare, 29 from Thane shares his fitness journey.

Athletics: Worlds set for big return to Europe

Athletics: Worlds set for big return to Europe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Forty years after its first edition, the world athletics championships get underway in Budapest on Saturday with over 2,000 athletes from 202 countries taking part over nine days of what could be record-breaking action.

Off the field: SA pacer Steyn is fisherman, lion wrestler!

Off the field: SA pacer Steyn is fisherman, lion wrestler!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

South Africa fast bowling spearhead Dale Steyn tried wrestling a powerful lioness over the weekend!

Meet electricity's marathon man, Rajiv Mishra

Meet electricity's marathon man, Rajiv Mishra

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

CLP saw early that the pollution caused by China's rush for industrial growth would lead inevitably to demands for cleaner electricity.

Marathon Man on his Spirit of India run

Marathon Man on his Spirit of India run

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

'If I am able to inspire at least one student in this country with the Spirit of India run, I will feel that my purpose is served.'

After suspending protest, wrestlers want to take part in Asian Games trials

After suspending protest, wrestlers want to take part in Asian Games trials

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

A day after calling off their protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the wrestlers expressed intent to take part in the Asian Games selection trials.

Bekele sees off Farah in battle of distance greats

Bekele sees off Farah in battle of distance greats

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele won the battle of the distance greats when he held off a late surge from World and Olympic 10,000 and 5,000 metres champion Mo Farah to win the Great North Run half marathon on Sunday.

League Cup: Liverpool survive shootout, Man City see off Chelsea

League Cup: Liverpool survive shootout, Man City see off Chelsea

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Holders Liverpool survived a penalty shootout to see off third-tier Derby County

Are you making these GYM mistakes?

Are you making these GYM mistakes?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Over time, not switching up activity can lead to burnout or injury.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Sinner, Sabalenka in semis

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Sinner, Sabalenka in semis

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

IMAGES from Day 10 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

CelebInspiration: Get back in shape post Diwali

CelebInspiration: Get back in shape post Diwali

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

This is all the inspiration you need to get back to you fitness routine post Diwali!

Athletics trio yet to decide between track and road events for Rio Olympic

Athletics trio yet to decide between track and road events for Rio Olympic

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Still undecided about the events they will be competing in at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Indian athletics trio of OP Jaisha, Lalita Babar and Sudha Singh will take a final call after the Mumbai Marathon slated for January 17.

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Haven't they heard about the 'Tale of Two Brothers'? asks Suveen Sinha.

Tension in K'taka Cong as minister says Siddaramaiah will be CM for 5 yrs

Tension in K'taka Cong as minister says Siddaramaiah will be CM for 5 yrs

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Denying talks about power sharing and speculations that deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will take over as CM after two-and-half years or after 2024 Lok Sabha polls, minister MB Patil on Monday evening said Siddaramaiah will remain the chief minister for a full five-year term.

How Kohli silenced his critics with a disarming smile

How Kohli silenced his critics with a disarming smile

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Great players have the knack of conquering the odds, and on Sunday Kohli crossed a major hurdle with the fighting spirit of a champion.

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Soccer's top flight Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) had already announced they were postponing their next round of fixtures.

When walking would suffice, Sable ran...

When walking would suffice, Sable ran...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

At Birmingham, Avinash Sable became the first non-Kenyan to win a medal since 1994 at the Commonwealth Games.

Why Simone Biles, a 17-year-old, is sportswoman of the year...

Why Simone Biles, a 17-year-old, is sportswoman of the year...

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

American Simone Biles, who won four golds at last week's world gymnastics championships in China, including the all-around title, was named Sportswoman of the Year by the Women's Sports Foundation on Wednesday.

Lockdown woes: Athlete Prajakta fighting hunger in Nagpur slum

Lockdown woes: Athlete Prajakta fighting hunger in Nagpur slum

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A paralytic father and a mother who has been rendered jobless due to the coronavirus lockdown has forced promising Nagpur-based athlete Prajakta Godbole to fight extreme hunger with fear of unknown -- from where will the next meal be arranged. The 24-year-old Prajakta, who resides with her parents in a Siraspeth slum in Nagpur, represented Indian Universities in the 5000m race at the World University Games in Italy in 2019. She clocked 18:23.92 and could not qualify for the final round.

South Korea dethrone China, end 12-year Uber Cup drought

South Korea dethrone China, end 12-year Uber Cup drought

Rediff.com15 May 2022

South Korea ended their 12-year wait for an Uber Cup title with a 3-2 upset of defending champions China that was only decided in the last singles match of the final in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday.

Indian Wells: Murray and Raducanu battle to victory

Indian Wells: Murray and Raducanu battle to victory

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu clinched hard-fought wins in their first round matches at Indian Wells.

Norway Chess: Anand loses; Carlsen surges ahead

Norway Chess: Anand loses; Carlsen surges ahead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Anand showed impressive form with a victory over Carlsen to lead the standings after the fifth round but was outgunned by Mamedyarov

Fat to fit: How I fought obesity and lost 37 kg

Fat to fit: How I fought obesity and lost 37 kg

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Apoorba Kumar Patranabish, 37 from Hyderabad reveals how he went from 127 kg to 90 kg in 11 months.

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.

Gowda, two others qualify for Rio Olympics after revision of entry standards

Gowda, two others qualify for Rio Olympics after revision of entry standards

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Ace Indian discus thrower Vikas Gowda has qualified for the Rio Olympics after the world athletics governing body, the IAAF lowered the entry standards "to have more athletes" taking part in the track and field events in the 2016 Games.

Ranji Semis: Agarwal hits double ton to give Karnataka edge

Ranji Semis: Agarwal hits double ton to give Karnataka edge

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Skipper Mayank Agarwal hit a double century to help Karnataka post 407 in their first innings

PHOTOS: Cuba's athletes invent home workouts amid lockdown

PHOTOS: Cuba's athletes invent home workouts amid lockdown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

A triathlete swims in a tiny above-ground pool on her rooftop, her waist attached to the wall with resistance bands, while a baseball player bats into a car tire and a boxer throws his punches into a bag of rice hanging from a mango tree. In cash-strapped Cuba, famed for its resourcefulness as well as its sporting prowess, professional athletes are inventing ways to work out and practice despite the closure of common training grounds due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Indian runner who made history in Boston

The Indian runner who made history in Boston

Rediff.com2 May 2017

'I ran with the Indian flag throughout and, believe me, it is a fantastic feeling.'

Tendulkar recalls 1998 Sharjah knocks against Aussies

Tendulkar recalls 1998 Sharjah knocks against Aussies

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Recalling his glorious exploits in arid Sharjah, especially his famous 'Desert Storm' knock of 143 against Australia to help India romp into the final of a tri-nation ODI event in the late 1990s, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday described how physically tough it was.

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Fat to Fit: How this IT professional lost 17 kg in two years

Fat to Fit: How this IT professional lost 17 kg in two years

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Pankaj Sonkusre, who weighed 94 kg in 2016, is 74 kg today, after a brave battle to shed the undesired kilos. And he's still at it.