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Mumbai’s Dream Run

Why does the Mumbai marathon matter? In its 20 years, it has turned running into a fitness goal, a business model, and a passion

Mumbai’s Dream Run
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 07:12 AM IST

Humans of Olympics: The American super fan who has spent $10,000 on tickets

Olympics super fan Vivianne Robinson returned for Paris 2024 despite financial strain.

After Covid halted her Tokyo plans, Vivianne Robinson, a fan favourite from Rio, is back for Paris 2024, decked out in custom Olympics-themed attire(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 18, 2024 08:11 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: Innovation leaders' AI-driven designs and athlete mix-up

Nike's John Hoke and Martin Lotti guide influencers at Art of Victory exhibit at Centre Pompidou, discussing Air technology and future innovations.

Nike chief shares insights and future designs at Art of Victory Exhibit in Paris.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 16, 2024 05:46 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: A Parisian living his best life in the shadow of the Eiffel

Joévin Burnel volunteers at Eiffel Tower Olympics venue, calling it a dream come true.

Joevin Burnel with the stunning Eiffel Tower in the backdrop.(Shrenik Avlani)
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 05:21 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: Chemotherapy can wait, Olympics won’t

Anasuya Mathur, 49, volunteer from New Delhi at the Paris Olympics.

Anasuya Mathur has volunteered at the athletics venue for all the summer Olympics since London 2012 except in the Covid-hit Tokyo Games.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 13, 2024 10:22 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: Ex-tennis player who is trying to take more Indian athletes

Deepthi Bopaiah is the CEO of GoSports.

Deepthi Bopaiah with the Indian flag.(Shrenik Avlani)
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 05:02 AM IST

Humans of Olympics: Tadeu Edgar Coelho, KYC compliance executive in Barcelon

Tadeu Edgar Coelho is a KYC compliance executive for Amazon in Barcelona.

Tadeu Edgar Coelho balances KYC Job in Barcelona with passion for sports at Paris Olympics.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 12, 2024 03:52 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: The one who left to watch Games mania from the countryside

Meet Alexis Delori, 26, internal communications manager for a French scouts group.

Alexis Delori is an internal communications manager for a French scouting organisation.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 12, 2024 03:38 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: A newly-minted fan gets badminton lesson at Lakshya's semis

Shantanu Barve, 23, is a sustainable agriculture professional, and Tanmay Garg, 23, an investment banker.

Tanmay Garg in blue, and Shantanu in white.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 09, 2024 05:04 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: Harmanpreet missed daughter's first b'day to play for India

Captain Harmanpreet Singh was playing in England with the Indian team when his daughter turned one.

India captain Harmanpreet Singh during the men's hockey bronze medal match against Spain.(PTI)
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 04:53 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: From Tour de France to the Olympics, a France tour on bikes

Trevor Houchens, 25, works in AI for Boeing, and Maura Driscoll, 24, software engineer for Strava.

At 25, Trevor Houchens is focused on AI development at Boeing, while 24-year-old Maura Driscoll is a software engineer at Strava.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 08, 2024 05:10 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: From swimming to track, an Olympic-themed family trip

Tej Bhattal (45), Sumedha Bhattal (42) and their daughters Sahana (11) and Meher (9) are having the time of their life in Paris.

Tej Bhattal (45), Sumedha Bhattal (42) and their daughters Sahana (11) and Meher (9)(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 08, 2024 04:48 PM IST

Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics heartbreak casts sombre pall among wrestling fans

A number of fans inside the Games village were dejected knowing what had happened with Vinesh Phogat.

It wasn't the kind of Wednesday fans were expecting.(Shrenik Avlani)
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 03:39 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: A Bengaluru teenager, Dhinidhi, gets a taste of Olympics

Dhinidhi Desinghu, 14, teenage swimmer who represented India at the Olympics.

Dhinidhi Desinghu, 14, represented India at the Olympics.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 07, 2024 06:47 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: The French superman watching 20 events and is volunteering

Sylvain Tartes, 30, is a desserts photographer and food reviewer in Paris.

We have an artist at the Games(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 07, 2024 06:31 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: Meet Mark Chestnut, Team USA fan from near Chicago

"A dozen Olympics, just one opening ceremony. They are better on TV, waste of money live," says Chestnut.

Mark Chestnut lives very near Chicago but has made the trip to Paris for his beloved Team USA.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 06, 2024 06:33 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: Bengaluru girl missed out on volunteering because…

Dhara Rathi, 25, is a marketing executive at Cargill in Lille, France.

Dhara Rathi missed her chance of volunteering at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 06, 2024 06:26 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: The Gujarati parents introducing kids to Indian food

In rainy Paris, Loukmanjee and his family eagerly awaited authentic Indian food at India House.

Loukmanjee and family waited in rainy Paris for Indian food, excited for the upcoming Olympics.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 04, 2024 05:03 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: The man ensuring every Indian Olympian has cool sunglasses

Meet Ashwin Krishnan, who is the head of sports marketing, Oakley India.

Krishnan is quite easy-going and casual even in the way he dresses in a pair of jeans and sweatshirt.(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 03, 2024 03:36 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: The man who picks what Olympics content India consumes

Malay Desai, 38, is the head of content at Sportz Interactive in Mumbai.

Malay Desai is closely tracking India at Paris Olympics 2024(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 03, 2024 03:28 PM IST

Humans of Olympics: Teaching friends about India's culture through the Olympics

Aishwarya Karunakar, 28, is a sustainability and social innovation specialist.

Aishwarya Karunakar's curiosity led her to the Games village(Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 01, 2024 11:11 AM IST

Ex-Army doctor ensuring a robust sports science infrastructure for IND athletes

Brig (Dr) Bibhu Nayak, 54, member of the IOA medical team in Paris 2024.

Dr. Nayak's Sports Journey: From Army Doctor to Paris Olympics 2024(Shrenik Avlani)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 10:32 AM IST

A cricket fan who wants to interact with an Olympic medal-winning Indian athlete

In Part 2 of our Humans of Olympics series, we present Shivam Sharma, who hopes to interact with an Indian medal winner at the Paris Games 2024.

Shivam Sharma is a management student at the HEC Paris Business School, who is equally captivated by the Olympics(Shrenik Avlani)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 10:28 AM IST

Humans of Olympics: Vizag girl stayed back in Paris to cheer for PV Sindhu

Keerthana Sai Nalla, 26, is management graduate, who has stayed back in Paris just to cheer for her favourite athlete PV Sindhu.

India's PV Sindhu acknowledges fans as she leaves after her women's singles group play stage badminton match against Estonia's Kristin Kuuba
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 07:45 PM IST

From clinic to courtside, meet India's Olympics doctor Dinshaw Pardiwala

Dr. Pardiwala is providing comprehensive medical care, including injury management, nutrition, mental health, and recovery support to Indian Olympic athletes.

Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwal to the rescue(Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai)
Updated on Jul 29, 2024 08:00 PM IST

Here’s how Aamir Khan got that Dhoom 3 physique. Excerpts from his trainer’s book

In his book, The Shivfit Way, celebrity fitness trainer Shivoham shows how to work-out without depending on equipment or machines. In this excerpt, he talks about training with Bollywood stars like Aamir Khan, Jacqueline Fernandes and Sonakshi Sinha.

Aamir Khan in a still from the film Dhoom 3 (2013).(Imdb)
Updated on Jan 23, 2018 08:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times | ByShivoham and Shrenik Avlani

Rio 2016: Tinder bags a gold at the Olympics

Dating apps such as Tinder are on fire in and around the Olympic Village, where the athletes and coaches are staying, and other Olympic venues,

It is not just athletes, even volunteers, workers at Olympic venues and fans, as also police and army personnel are busy looking for a match.(HT PHOTO)
Published on Aug 17, 2016 11:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times | ByShrenik Avlani, Rio De Janeiro

Meet the lady who’ll cook a special I-Day meal for India’s Rio contingent

Not that she is participating, but she has been busy cooking for more than 20 people every day. For Independence Day, dinner has been organised by the Indian mission in Rio for the 20-odd Indian families and the Olympic contingent, including athletes, officials and support staff, who have been invited.

Shreya Suri with her kids at the Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro pn Friday. She catered for the Ambanis who were in Rio for the Olympic Games opening ceremony and will be back on August 16 in time to catch some games as well as the closing ceremony.(Photo: Shrenik Avlani)
Published on Aug 14, 2016 10:38 AM IST
ByShrenik Avlani, Rio De Janeiro

Cross this line

Try city trainer Dheepesh Bhatt’s Crossfit intense workout regime for a David Beckham or Maria Sharapova-like body. The trainer says: I am a pretty active chap. I play football on Sunday afternoons, basketball on weekdays, hit the gym about five days a week, run at least five km twice a week and cycle about 25 km once in 10 days.

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Updated on Apr 03, 2012 02:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByShrenik Avlani, Mumbai

Tech Ma, Satyam merge

Tech Mahindra and Mahindra Satyam announced a Rs 5,150-crore merger plan that would ring the curtain on India's biggest corporate fraud that sent the former Satyam Computer Services into a crisis. Shrenik Avlani reports. Reborn, with muscle

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Updated on Mar 22, 2012 01:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | ByShrenik Avlani, Mumbai
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