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Preparing for a first race looks different for everyone. Some runners follow structured training plans, others rely on simple consistency, social accountability, or technology-driven routines to stay motivated. Technological innovations make it easy to track your progress and goals. As March 29, the date of the Times Internet Delhi Half Marathon approaches at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi, here’s what one can do to stay in prime form.

Young people, especially teenage girls in Western nations, are experiencing a significant well-being decline due to heavy social media use, according to the World Happiness Report 2026. Finland leads as the happiest country for the ninth year.While Nordic nations dominate, Costa Rica has surged.Concerns are rising over social media's impact on youth satisfaction.

Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has demanded royalty from Rajasthan for water supplied since 1960, citing a 1920 tripartite agreement. He claims Rajasthan owes Rs 1.44 lakh crore under this pact, which facilitated water flow through the Rajasthan feeder. Mann stated Punjab has formally written to Rajasthan and plans to involve the central government to resolve the unpaid dues.

India has dispatched its first medical aid shipment to Iran, a gesture met with gratitude from the Iranian Embassy. This assistance arrives as Iran faces significant casualties and attacks on healthcare facilities due to ongoing military campaigns. Despite challenges, Iran's healthcare system remains largely functional, with contingency plans in place for worsening conditions and potential health risks from environmental factors.