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Shibani Gharat completes thirtieth full marathon
MUMBAI: The attractive and erudite Shibani Gharat, anchor and associate executive producer at CNBC-TV18, has a dirty dark secret: she loves to run. Night or day, she loves the feel the pavement gives to her feet when her strides cover long distances on Mumbai’s streets. She recently completed her thirtieth full marathon at the Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM). By finishing over 10 full marathons at the prestigious event, Gharat has earned the esteemed title of TMM Legend.
Gharat, who has over 11 years of experience in broadcast journalism, shared insights from her transformative running journey.
“Each marathon was a reminder that success is not always about speed or crossing the finish line first; it’s about persistence, patience, and growth in the face of challenge,” she noted.
Her key takeaways from marathon running include:
* Resilience: Progress is about continuing despite challenges.
* Consistency: Success stems from disciplined preparation.
* Celebrating Milestones: Small rewards during a race help maintain motivation.
* Community Support: The energy of fellow runners and spectators is invaluable.
Gharat’s career in journalism spans work on notable shows such as Storyboard, Tech Guru, and Lessons in Marketing Excellence. Her achievements in both professional media and endurance sports continue to inspire audiences.
The Tata Mumbai Marathon, one of India’s largest long-distance running events, celebrates dedication and endurance. Gharat’s accomplishment exemplifies the spirit of resilience central to the event.
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
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MUMBAI: The WITT Summit just wrapped up with enough big ideas to fill a policy playbook because when India’s leaders, thinkers and icons gather under one roof, even the conversations hit sixes. The eighth edition of TV9 Network’s flagship What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026 concluded on Saturday after two days of dynamic discussions at its New Delhi venue. India’s largest multi-domain public policy and culture summit brought together political leaders, policymakers, sports icons, artists and technology innovators to examine the forces shaping contemporary India and its global standing.
Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address on the theme “India and the World” for the third consecutive year. In a wide-ranging speech, he addressed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for restraint and compassion while highlighting India’s continued development trajectory despite global turmoil.
The summit featured candid conversations with state leaders. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy articulated a people-first governance model and contrasted it with other development approaches. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that Left-wing extremism had been effectively eliminated in his state and highlighted preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his government’s record, citing the closure of 19 toll plazas and creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress prospects in Assam and addressed recent allegations against him.
On geopolitics and national security, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s ambition to become a builder of trusted digital infrastructure for the world, citing the rapid 5G rollout and village-level 4G connectivity.
Cricket received significant attention. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised player freedom and trust as hallmarks of great leadership and named MS Dhoni as the greatest captain due to his World Cup successes. India women’s team bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi credited the BCCI and Women’s Premier League for building a pipeline of world-class talent behind the team’s recent ODI World Cup triumph.
The summit also hosted the inaugural AI² Awards 2026, celebrating the convergence of human creativity and machine intelligence in storytelling and content creation. Poet and kathavachak Kumar Vishwas delivered a nuanced take on India’s concept of Dharma and criticised the recent arrest of an 80-year-old Shankaracharya. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra reflected on changing music trends and artistic responsibility in the wake of a recent controversy involving Nora Fatehi.
In a country where conversations often run as deep as the Ganges, the WITT Summit proved once again that when leaders, thinkers and storytellers come together, the real winner is public discourse lively, layered and refreshingly unafraid to tackle the big questions shaping India’s tomorrow.
