This year, the event has declared prize money of approximately Rs 28 lakh, up from Rs 21 lakh in the second edition, to be won across its race categories. The Pune Half Marathon promotes Indian runners and hence all prize money is reserved for Indian citizens only.
In Bihar, the festival dedicated to Sun and Chhathi Maiya is celebrated with rigorous and strict manners of preparation. A striking difference that one might notice as a non-Bihari is that Chhath is probably the only major Hindu festival that doesn't involve priests or purohits.
The fourth-seeded Indian saved six match points in the second game, but lost the final 21-14, 22-20 to become only the fourth Indian to win a silver medal in the competition.
"Today was the last day to withdraw candidate names and most of the Congress rebel candidates have withdrawn their names. Around 9-10 candidates have withdrawn their names. Only 2-3 candidates are left, and around 80 per cent of Congress, rebel candidates have withdrawn their names," said
Sources in the Environment Ministry told ANI that the contribution of stubble burning to the adverse air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region has been increasing sharply and is about 18-20 per cent currently and with the trend is only likely to increase further.
After two games, New Zealand are the only unbeaten team in Group 1. Their 89-run victory over Australia has given them a significant advantage in the Net Run Rate column.