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QUIZ: How much do you know about Indians at the Olympics?

QUIZ: How much do you know about Indians at the Olympics?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much you know.

Jeev misses cut in South Africa

Jeev misses cut in South Africa

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Five dropped shots in a matter of three holes saw Jeev Milkha Singh plummet from being a contender to missing the cut in the second round of the Tshwane Open at the Copperleaf Golf & Country Estate in Centurion, on Sunday.

Why Jeev Milkha's win is key for Indian golf

Why Jeev Milkha's win is key for Indian golf

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

It has not only ended the four year victory drought for who I call the 'fairway hurricane' but it has also lifted India's place in golf.

Photos: Jeev triumphs in Scottish Open, qualifies for British Open

Photos: Jeev triumphs in Scottish Open, qualifies for British Open

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Jeev Milkha Singh sparked a double celebration after beating Italian Francesco Molinari in a play-off to win the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart, on Sunday, and earn a spot at the British Open next week at the Royal Lytham and St. Annes.

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'The Centre and state need to take a unified approach and take concerted action before this matter assumes menacing proportions because unemployment, the drug trade and the levels of frustration among the youth make them vulnerable to any maverick who promises something better.'

Here's your chance to support these champs

Here's your chance to support these champs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Milkha Singh is supporting the Indian Wheelchair Basketball team's crowdfunding campaign to travel to Thailand for the Asia Oceania championship.

Salman Khan: Will do my best

Salman Khan: Will do my best

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Real Mary Kom bowled over by Priyanka Chopra's onscreen act

Real Mary Kom bowled over by Priyanka Chopra's onscreen act

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Mary Kom recently saw the biopic on her life where Priyanka Chopra plays her screen avatar, and the Olympian boxer was reduced to tears.

I don't see any Indian athlete winning an Olympic medal at Rio: Milkha

I don't see any Indian athlete winning an Olympic medal at Rio: Milkha

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

India's legendary sprinter Milkha Singh said on Wednesday that doping is like cancer and the government needs to take some strict measures to curb this menace.

CWG: India wins historic gold-silver in men's triple jump

CWG: India wins historic gold-silver in men's triple jump

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Eldhose Paul led India's historic 1-2 finish in men's triple jump at the Commonwealth Games as he won a rare gold medal in track and field events and was followed by fellow Kerala athlete Abdulla Aboobacker in Birmingham on Sunday.

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to win medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Akshay Kumar to play Dara Singh?

Akshay Kumar to play Dara Singh?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Dara Singh's son Vindoo claims that Akki has been chosen to play his father on screen.

Jeev firmly in the hunt

Jeev firmly in the hunt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The Indian ace was four off the lead, shared by Retief Goosen of South Africa and Australian Richard Green, at the halfway stage of the Qatar Masters.

Jeev jumps to 168 in rankings

Jeev jumps to 168 in rankings

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Jyoti Randhawa slipped three notches further but still remains the highest ranked Indian golfer at 119.

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Will India finally reach the elusive double-digit mark? Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, for one, is willing to stick his neck out on the possibility.

'Thank you Neeraj Chopra for giving us joy'

'Thank you Neeraj Chopra for giving us joy'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

PM Modi immediately took to Twitter to congratulate the athlete.

Neeraj Chopra sets sights on breaking India's track-and-field duck

Neeraj Chopra sets sights on breaking India's track-and-field duck

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Track and field success at the Olympics has largely eluded India

Four Indians in golf's top-200

Four Indians in golf's top-200

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Jyoti Randhawa, Arjun Atwal, Shiv Kapur and Jeev Milkha Singh feature in the elite list

3 Indians in lead at Pakistan Open

3 Indians in lead at Pakistan Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Milkha Singh, Ashok Kumar and Amandeep Johl carded four-under 68 in a four-way lead on the opening day of the tournament.

Jeev let down by putting

Jeev let down by putting

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

The ace Indian golfer carded a one-under 71 and was tied ninth, just one shot off the eight-way lead at two-under in the Sun Chlorella Classic.

'Tiger Woods, the only athlete bigger than the sport'

'Tiger Woods, the only athlete bigger than the sport'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Jeev, whose career took a hit because of incessant injury breakdowns, praised the American for winning his 80th PGA Tour title last month, which was his first in five years.

Milkha holds IOA responsible for India's poor show in Rio

Milkha holds IOA responsible for India's poor show in Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Legendary athlete Milkha Singh lashed out at the Indian Olympics Association, holding it responsible for the poor performance of the Indian sportspersons at the ongoing Rio Olympics. Milkha, who had missed a bronze medal by a whisker in the 1960 Rome Olympics, said that the standard of performance of the Indian sportspersons has gone down as compared to earlier editions of the Games. "True, we have not being doing well (in Rio). In earlier Olympics, we have done better, winning medals, even gold, silver and bronze. The IOA will have to take responsibility for this," Milkha said.

Dhyan Chand deserved Bharat Ratna before anyone else: Milkha

Dhyan Chand deserved Bharat Ratna before anyone else: Milkha

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Legendary track and field sprinter Milkha Singh says hockey legend Dhyan Chand deserved the Bharat Ratna honour 'before anyone else', even as he proposed that cricket great Sachin Tendulkar be made the country's sports minister.

God has answered our prayers: Neeraj's family

God has answered our prayers: Neeraj's family

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'Today, he has lived up to everyone's expectations and made India proud'

PICS: Neeraj Chopra gives India historic Olympics javelin GOLD

PICS: Neeraj Chopra gives India historic Olympics javelin GOLD

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Neeraj Chopra scripted history in Tokyo on Saturday, winning the men's Javelin Throw and ending India's wait for an elusive medal in athletics at the Olympics.

Jeev, Jyoti tied 14th

Jeev, Jyoti tied 14th

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

The only two Indian golfers on the Japanese PGA Tour had identical rounds of two-under 70 in the opening round in the 120 million yen ABC Championship.

'Sportsperson of the Year' award goes to...

'Sportsperson of the Year' award goes to...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Rio Olympics silver medallist P V Sindhu was bestowed with the Sportsperson of the Year award during the 'Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year' Charity Gala Awards on Thursday night.

PIX: Farhan, Dharmendra celebrate Baisakhi

PIX: Farhan, Dharmendra celebrate Baisakhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Several other stars attended the do in South Mumbai over the weekend.

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

CWG 2022: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

India would be looking for at least half a dozen medals in the July 28 to August 8 Games.

PIX: When Tiger Woods surprised Lahiri with practice invite!

PIX: When Tiger Woods surprised Lahiri with practice invite!

Rediff.com19 May 2022

India's golfer Anirban Lahiri's week kept getting better even before he reached the tee in the opening round of PGA Championship as he got to practice alongside the legendary Tiger Woods in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday.

'Hope youngsters take up athletics after watching Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

'Hope youngsters take up athletics after watching Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The Bhaag Milkha Bhaag team was joined by the veteran athelete himself for the film's promo launch.

'Major Dhyan Chand was one of the finest sportsmen from India'

'Major Dhyan Chand was one of the finest sportsmen from India'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Legendary athlete Milkha Singh expressed delight at the Home Ministry recommending hockey great, the late Major Dhyan Chand, for the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award.

Shubhankar youngest Indian to win Asian Tour Order of Merit

Shubhankar youngest Indian to win Asian Tour Order of Merit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

The 22-year-old golfer is the fifth and the youngest Indian to win the Asian Tour Order of Merit.

Do Audiences like Bollywood's SIBLING LOVE?

Do Audiences like Bollywood's SIBLING LOVE?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at how well recent films highlighting sibling love have done at the box office.

Lahiri, Jeev exit early in US Open

Lahiri, Jeev exit early in US Open

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Indian golfers Anirban Lahiri and Jeev Milkha Singh exited early, as did many other big names, including multiple Major winners Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy, after the completion of second round in the US Open in Oakmont.

India golf round-up: Kapur, Chowrasia make cut in Denmark

India golf round-up: Kapur, Chowrasia make cut in Denmark

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Shiv Kapur and SSP Chowrasia shot contrasting rounds to make the midway cut at the Made in Denmark golf tournament in Aalborg, Denmark.

'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag does not cover every aspect of my life'

'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag does not cover every aspect of my life'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

A special screening of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag was held for the army on July 11.

'If there was a hockey legend after Dhyan Chand, it was Balbir'

'If there was a hockey legend after Dhyan Chand, it was Balbir'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

If anyone qualifies to be called a legend in Indian hockey after Dhyan Chand, it's Balbir Singh Senior, said iconic Milkha Singh condoling the death of his 'great friend'. Balbir and Milkha competed together at the highest level for the country in their respective games and even worked together for Punjab Sports department in the 1960s.

Shed vaccine hesitancy, my 100-yr-old mother took a jab: PM

Shed vaccine hesitancy, my 100-yr-old mother took a jab: PM

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Cautioning people that the threat of COVID-19 remains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged them to shed vaccine hesitancy and get themselves inoculated soon.

Dunhill Links Championship: Disappointing start for Indian trio

Dunhill Links Championship: Disappointing start for Indian trio

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

It was a very disappointing start for the Indian trio of Shiv Kapur, Jeev Milkha Singh and SSP Chowrasia at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.