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SportsMar 31, 2026 04:34 PM

Third Edition of the UST Trivandrum Marathon Scheduled for November 15

BusinessWire India Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 31: UST, a leading AI and digital transformation solutions company, has announced the third edition of the UST Trivandrum Marathon. UST, along with execution partner NEB Sports, will organise the Trivandrum Marathon 2026 on November 15, this year. The 2026 edition, which will be the biggest marathon ever organised in Kerala's capital, Thiruvananthapuram, is expected to have over 15,000 participants running in four different categorie

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OtherOct 26, 2025 08:34 AM

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PoliticsJul 15, 2025 06:51 PM

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Andhra Pradesh: Sheikh Shamma stabs Hindu live-in partner to death for refusing prostitution

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OtherPoliticsJun 30, 2025 05:51 AM

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Four die in Himachal, five in Rajasthan's Kota as rain plays havoc

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OtherNov 03, 2025 03:22 PM

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SportsDec 03, 2024 12:59 PM

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OtherJun 29, 2025 06:14 PM

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India over-relying on Bumrah, warns Azhar

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SportsJul 15, 2025 09:47 PM

'Oldest marathon runner' dies in road mishap at 114

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HealthSep 28, 2025 04:17 PM

Pink Power Run 2.0 held in Hyderabad to raise breast cancer awareness

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PoliticsJun 29, 2025 06:18 PM

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