News for 'marathon'

'Reforms to transform India is a marathon, not a sprint'

'Reforms to transform India is a marathon, not a sprint'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

'India is doing better than when we took office 17 months ago'.

Mary Kom-led IOA committee to probe wrestlers' claims

Mary Kom-led IOA committee to probe wrestlers' claims

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Besides legendary boxer MC Mary Kom and wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, the panel includes archer Dola Banerjee and Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) president and IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav.

Soldier eyes Guinness record, begins 4,300-km run to be completed within 50 days

Soldier eyes Guinness record, begins 4,300-km run to be completed within 50 days

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Indian soldier Naik Velu P is all set to make his 30th birthday memorable as he left for a mission to enter his name in the Guinness Book of World Records by running from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, a distance of about 4,300 km, under 50 days.

Mixed luck for Indian players in FIDE Grand Swiss chess tourney

Mixed luck for Indian players in FIDE Grand Swiss chess tourney

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Indian players experienced mixed fortunes in the second round of the FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament here with two each in the men's and women's sections registering victories.

The AMAZING Life of Kartik Aaryan

The AMAZING Life of Kartik Aaryan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

As the actor turns 31 on November 22, Namrata Thakker takes a look at his wonderful life through his Instagram feed.

PIX: Djokovic wins record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title

PIX: Djokovic wins record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Novak Djokovic beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-5, 6-3 to collect a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title on Sunday, earning the biggest paycheck ever in tennis - $4,740,300 - for completing the season-ending tournament unbeaten.

BJP leader says exploring all options in Maharashtra, for smooth transfer of power

BJP leader says exploring all options in Maharashtra, for smooth transfer of power

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

A senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Maharashtra on Tuesday evening said his party was exploring the possibility of government formation in the state, amid a crisis in the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi due to the rebellion of Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde while party leaders held a series of meetings to firm up a strategy.

Is it the athlete or the shoe?

Is it the athlete or the shoe?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Record-busting shoes loom large in marathon debate

Berrettini powers into Queen's final, will face Krajinovic

Berrettini powers into Queen's final, will face Krajinovic

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Italy's Matteo Berrettini reached his fourth consecutive grasscourt final as he overpowered unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp at the Queen's Club Championship on Saturday.

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.

Kareena wants a SUGGESTION From YOU!

Kareena wants a SUGGESTION From YOU!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Raveena takes a selfie... Patralekhaa shoots... Prateik in throwback mode...

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

Sharapova faces 10-match marathon to win Wimbledon

Sharapova faces 10-match marathon to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Maria Sharapova will probably have to win 10 matches to claim a second Wimbledon title this year after deciding on Friday not to request a wildcard for the championships.

Anand finishes last in Gashimov Memorial chess

Anand finishes last in Gashimov Memorial chess

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand placed with nine points from seven rounds of Rapid (involving two mini-matches) and 14 rounds of Blitz.

Japan's crowdless sport: A prelude to a coronavirus-hit Games?

Japan's crowdless sport: A prelude to a coronavirus-hit Games?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Tokyo marathon which last year saw close to 38,000 amateur participants, was scaled back to just a few hundred professional athletes, with the public strongly discouraged from lining the route. In past years the event attracted more than 1 million roadside spectators.

Uganda's Kiprotich wins men's marathon

Uganda's Kiprotich wins men's marathon

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Stephen Kiprotich held off the Kenyan duo of Abel Kirui and Wilson Kipsang to win the men's marathon on Sunday.

Boost biz environment, ensure total coverage of key schemes: Modi to BJP CMs

Boost biz environment, ensure total coverage of key schemes: Modi to BJP CMs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The meeting, which lasted for over four hours, was attended by chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of 18 states.

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen to compete at CWG

Nadal Cools Off While Heat Is On

Nadal Cools Off While Heat Is On

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

On Sunday, Rafael Nadal's extraordinary resilience was on full display as he closed out a marathon five-setter against World No 2 Daniil Medvedev.

Dubai title: Wawrinka wins after marathon tiebreak

Dubai title: Wawrinka wins after marathon tiebreak

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Stanislas Wawrinka edged out Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis in a nerve-jangling, near-30 minute tiebreak to secure the Dubai Duty Free Championship with a 6-4, 7-6(13) triumph on Saturday.

Vesnina outlasts Kuznetsova in marathon Indian Wells final

Vesnina outlasts Kuznetsova in marathon Indian Wells final

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Elena Vesnina survived a battle of attrition and nerves to beat fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-7(6), 7-5, 6-4 in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday and secure the biggest title of her career.

Face of Cong's 'Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon' campaign may join BJP

Face of Cong's 'Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon' campaign may join BJP

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

"Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon is a slogan but Congress didn't give me a chance to fight," she added.

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, Day 3, in Oregon.

Hariharan on Shiv-Hari: 'Those were lovely days'

Hariharan on Shiv-Hari: 'Those were lovely days'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Singer Hariharan worked quite a few times with santoor player Shiv Kumar Sharma, who passed into the ages on May 10, and flautist Hari Prasad Chaurasia.

Double prize up for grabs for US Open men's singles winner

Double prize up for grabs for US Open men's singles winner

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

The stakes could not be higher in Sunday's Flushing Meadows final between Spanish teenaged phenomenon Carlos Alcaraz and Norwegian Casper Ruud, with the US Open trophy and the world number one ranking awaiting the winner.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, July 30

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, July 30

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 2 at the 2022 Commonwealth Games:

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