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Racing against time

Well past their prime, three athletes from Madurai, P. Senthan, V. Thirunavukkarasu and P. Thiruselvam, qualify for the World Masters Athletics Championship in Perth, Australia.




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Are you (still) on track?

Time to introspect and see if our lifestyle is good enough to make us live happier and healthier




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Running is just symbolic: Milind Soman

Exhorting women to take charge of their health, Milind Soman says they should not feel guilty of stealing time away from their family responsibilities




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Running during Ramadan

Running during a fast can be physically challenging, but not impossible.




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A new beginning

The Madurai taekwondo team has returned home with a rich haul of medals from the international taekwondo championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia




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Five thoughts on yoga




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Ticket to Turkey

It’s a proud moment for Samyasri, the athlete from Coimbatore, who is set to participate in the World School Athletics Championship in Turkey




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Building a ‘perfect meal’

Is it possible to have that balanced meal with the right amount of protein, starch and veggies? Read on and find out.




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A healthy partnership

Zubin Atre, one of the leading yoga teachers in the city, talks about the art of partner yoga.




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From C to I

Yoga helps students and teachers in improving their posture, says Zameer Uddin Shah, the Vice-Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University




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‘Yoga is life for me’: Tejasvi Kumar Sharma

Tejasvi Kumar Sharma is a standing example of how grit and determination can challenge physical disability




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A sense of community

The importance of the Anjali mudra, and how to do it




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Yoga with a dose of mindfulness

Bend into a pretzel, if you can, but do so with a better understanding of yoga




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Stretch if you can

Moonlight yoga, yoga with sticks, chair yoga… take your pick from this deluge of novel offerings on this World Yoga Day. SHAILAJA TRIPATHI takes a stock




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In good health

Why are cold-pressed oils said to be the best? K. JESHI finds out




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Consultation, just a flick away

Here is a look at how technology is getting people connected to healthcare, thanks to your Smartphone




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Scoring a self goal

Inspired by the free flowing style of the Copa America and the Euro, NIKHIL VARMA decides to give football a try and realises that he is not up for the challenge




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Take this 1,000 day test

If you can tick off every item on this checklist, you are on the track to achieving good health




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Steps to fitness

A talk on the goodness of almonds followed by a workout session to drive home the message on good health




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Chronicles of a triathelete

Anu Vaidyanathan talks about her journey as a triathelete in her memoir Anywhere but Home




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A plan of exercise

No matter what your schedule may be, if you make a little time for a workout a day, it keeps all the aches away




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Fitness with friends

The pursuit of good health has been made easier with the arrival of apps that count calories and connect with other fitness enthusiasts




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Golden milk




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A smart guide to fitness

If you get it right, getting fit is that much easier




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In step with Bruce Lee: Jeet Kune Do

A class in Jeet Kune Do opens up a whole new world of fighting, with the mind, discovers BHUMIKA K.




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Creating ripples in a pool

Jenifir K. Sharma, the latest to join the fitness bandwagon, is going all out to promote aqua zumba in Bengaluru




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Taking Chennai for a ride

A bicycle café, active clubs and more than 100 super randonneurs. The author explores Chennai’s vibrant cycling culture




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Fitness hacks at home

Here are a few tips to intelligently incorporate your workout schedules in to your daily routine




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Of fitness and Dark Chocolate

Actress Mahima Chaudhry on her possible comeback and need to walk




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A long-distance relationship

S. Balaji, who has run thousands of kilometres, talks about what it takes to be a marathon runner




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For a water-light workout

We plunge into the pool for aqua zumba and finds it exhausting yet fun.




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Sail through your run

Running can be injury free and effortless if one is conscious of his/her running form (body mechanics)




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Going the distance

It is not too late. You can still reach the finish line safely if you follow some of these expert tips




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Sculpting muscles and dreams

Mr.Madurai contest has been shaping the ideals and aspirations of city body builders. A.SHRIKUMAR takes a peek into what goes on behind the stage




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Winning moves

Coimbatore student Abithashree P.M wins laurels at the third Commonwealth Yoga Championship




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A surge in fest and feast

It is that time of the year when one binges on sweets and food. But, is that healthy? Read on and find out




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The running sisterhood

Limitless, a film that talks of the attitude towards women who run, hopes to encourage more women to take up this healthy sport, breaking the many barriers they face




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Just what your trainer ordered

Healthy meal delivery services now have trainers and nutritionists on board to give clients the best of pre and post-workout food, writes SUSANNA MYRTLE LAZARUS




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Time to act against early-onset diabetes

Catching diabetes in its early stages could mean lesser complications later




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Your go-to list of podcasts on yoga

To help you get an asana right, there are videos, but to help you stay motivated and even learn about the history of yoga, you need a podcast



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Hyderabad mountaineer’s Project 3K in Ladakh

Hyderabad-based Abhishek Duttagupta on how he scaled Mt Kun, Mt Kang Yatse and completed the Ladakh ultra marathon back-to-back



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The reel deal: Unconventional Tamil Instagram influencers on their rapid success

Meet the Tamil influencers who rely on staying grounded, as they cook, eat and work out, drawing massive follower counts along the way




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Coimbatore-based Walkaroo footwear hosts the 11th edition of Coimbatore Marathon

Coimbatore-based Walkaroo footwear has joined hands with Coimbatore Cancer Foundation to host the 11th edition of the Coimbatore Marathon




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Editorial. Retrograde idea

Karnataka jobs Bill should be scrapped




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Editorial. Gold users must get a transparent Re-based price

There is a need to provide consumers with a transparently derived domestic reference rate which is under regulatory supervision




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Editorial. Crowd strike, indeed

A wake-up call for re-evaluating our digital dependencies




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Editorial. Big-bang reforms now need to give way to grunt work

The Economic Survey advises, sanely, that policy choices for India need to be driven more by pragmatism than ideology and warns against a blind aping of the West




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Editorial. Cautious and conservative

Budget is conservative but not averse to experimenting




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Editorial. Biden’s late withdrawal leaves the Democrats in a spot

The Democrats now have to decide afresh a new candidate to replace Biden and, as a result, their overall response to Trump whose worldview is diametrically the opposite to theirs




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Editorial. Gold duty cut can help exporters and consumers if cost savings are passed on 

The customs duty cut on gold, silver and platinum will certainly bring down production costs in this thin-margin industry, helping Indian exports gain competitive edge in the global market