Ten years ago, doctors feared that a woman with brittle bones would not be able to walk again. On Sunday, the 55-year-old will be running the full stretch of the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, partnered by The Telegraph. ADVERTISEMENTOn Friday, Aparna Prabhudesai and many others, who refused to bow to adversities, were at the Netaji Indoor Stadium to collect running bibs. The TSW 25K is credited with triggering a social movement in this part of the world. Organisers of Procam, the race organisers, said the percentage of women has risen significantly in the past decade.

Source: The Telegraph December 20, 2025 01:33 UTC