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Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju also quashed the rumours and wished Milkha a speedy recovery.

Dad was my best friend, guide, mentor: Jeev remembers Milkha Singh

Dad was my best friend, guide, mentor: Jeev remembers Milkha Singh

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Jeev said Father's Day on Sunday was 'another sad reminder of what I've lost'.

Emami ropes in Milkha Singh as brand ambassador

Emami ropes in Milkha Singh as brand ambassador

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The new television commercial of Zandu Kesari Jivan featuring Milkha Singh is scheduled to be on air this month.

The legend of Milkha Singh

The legend of Milkha Singh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag releases on Friday. Norma Godinho presents a lowdown on the central character of the biopic.

Interview - Jeev Milkha Singh

Interview - Jeev Milkha Singh

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Jeev Milkha Singh wins Volvo Masters

Jeev Milkha Singh wins Volvo Masters

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

He won USD 840,855, the biggest cheque won by an Indian in an individual sport.

Milkha Singh's daughter fights COVID-19 from frontline in NYC

Milkha Singh's daughter fights COVID-19 from frontline in NYC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'I am so proud of her. She says it is like running a marathon every day. She has been working five days a week, sometimes day shifts, sometimes night shifts, 12-hour shifts and it is tough but she has to do the job as best as she can'. 'It is my humble request to every citizen of the world to respect the frontline workers because they are there to help us, whether it is the doctors, police, people who pick up garbage ... we must be respectful, kind and grateful to them and make sure they are taken care of'.

Neeraj dedicates Olympic gold medal to Milkha Singh

Neeraj dedicates Olympic gold medal to Milkha Singh

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'I didn't know it would be gold, unbelievable feeling' says javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra after his gold medal-winning feat.

Milkha Singh rakes up Bharat Ratna debate again

Milkha Singh rakes up Bharat Ratna debate again

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Dhyan Chand should have got Bharat Ratna first, says Milkha Singh.

Milkha Singh honoured at House of Lords

Milkha Singh honoured at House of Lords

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh was honoured for his services to sports at a special event at the House of Lords on Friday.

Jeev Milkha Singh eyes major glory

Jeev Milkha Singh eyes major glory

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

Having battled with a lingering rib injury for the last two months, India's Jeev Milkha Singh has regained fitness and set his sights on the final major of the year and a possible Presidents Cup debut.

Spotted: Jeev Milkha Singh in Doha

Spotted: Jeev Milkha Singh in Doha

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

Reader Sarvendra Dubey sent us a picture of Jeev Milkha Singh from Doha.

Lifetime Achievement honour for Jeev Milkha Singh

Lifetime Achievement honour for Jeev Milkha Singh

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Seasoned Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh celebrated his 41st birthday in style by winning the Asia Pacific Lifetime Achievement award along with 18-time Major champion Jack Nicklaus and eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner Colin Montgomerie in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

To him running was both his God and beloved as he created his own little fairytale out of what what could have easily been a tale of horrors.

Jeev Milkha Singh solid on debut

Jeev Milkha Singh solid on debut

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

The Indian ace finished the day with an even-par 72, three off leaders Justin Rose and Brett Wetterich, at the Augusta National.

Like Farhan Akhtar's Milkha Singh look? VOTE!

Like Farhan Akhtar's Milkha Singh look? VOTE!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The actor looks strikingly similar to the ace athelete.

Milkha Singh lauds Maken for prompt action

Milkha Singh lauds Maken for prompt action

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Legendary athlete Milkha Singh has supported prompt action taken by Sports Minister Ajay Maken, for taking prompt action against Ukrainian Coach and two Indian coaches who were training women athletes at NIS Patiala.

Coming soon: A biopic on Milkha Singh

Coming soon: A biopic on Milkha Singh

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is directing the biopic on the athlete which will go on the floors next year.

Singapore gives Jeev Milkha Singh good vibes

Singapore gives Jeev Milkha Singh good vibes

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Jeev Milkha Singh's season has been hampered by a troublesome rotator cuff injury but the Indian hopes the 'golfing gods' will be back on his side at the $6 Singapore Open this week.

Milkha Singh: They couldn't show all pain in Bhaag Milkha...

Milkha Singh: They couldn't show all pain in Bhaag Milkha...

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The legendary athlete showers praise on the film, and the team behind it.

Jeev Milkha Singh looks forward to Augusta

Jeev Milkha Singh looks forward to Augusta

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

India's leading golfer Jeev Milkha Singh is relishing the prospect of fulfilling a childhood dream when he tees off at the U.S. Masters in Augusta next week.

Only Anju has a chance: Milkha Singh

Only Anju has a chance: Milkha Singh

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

The legendary athletes said the apathy of the authorities and increasing drug abuse among athletes would be the key factors responsible for the "poor performance."

Jeev Milkha Singh qualifies for fifth US Open appearance

Jeev Milkha Singh qualifies for fifth US Open appearance

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Experienced Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh will make his fifth appearance at the US Open next week after Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee withdrew due to personal reasons.

Milkha Singh, ex-army officer, MLA booked for brawl

Milkha Singh, ex-army officer, MLA booked for brawl

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Legendary athlete Milkha Singh, a Punjab Congress MLA and a former army officer have been booked by the police in Chandigarh in connection with a brawl between two groups at the Chandigarh Golf Club.

Paralympian Jhajharia says he is indebted to Milkha Singh

Paralympian Jhajharia says he is indebted to Milkha Singh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

India's Para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia, who is first Indian to win a gold medal at Para World Athletics championship, said that legendary Milkha Singh's words inspired him to reach the highest level of athletics world.

India's Jeev Milkha Singh wins Scottish Open in playoff

India's Jeev Milkha Singh wins Scottish Open in playoff

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Jeev Milkha Singh won the Scottish Open after a playoff with Italy's Francesco Molinari on Sunday while Britain's Marc Warren blew a three-shot lead with four holes to play.

Jeev Milkha Singh back in golf's top 50

Jeev Milkha Singh back in golf's top 50

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

The seasoned pro stood 50th with 2.29 average points, up one spot from his last week's standings.

'The World Lost a Visionary'

'The World Lost a Visionary'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Stalwarts of Indian sports paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, describing him as a visionary, who had quiet strength and humility.

Avinash Sable aims for Olympic medal, not just participation

Avinash Sable aims for Olympic medal, not just participation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Avinash Sable does not want to be just a participant at the Olympics and believes he can a win a medal at the Paris Games beginning later this month.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

Kapil Dev swings into golf leadership: Takes over PGTI

Kapil Dev swings into golf leadership: Takes over PGTI

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Kapil is known to be a keen golfer, whose handicap was almost down to scratch at one time.

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six Indian athletes found themselves agonisingly close to the podium, ultimately falling short.

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Many of our leading men and women are also all for dramatic physical transformation for the sake of artistic authenticity.

Jeev Milkha Singh wins Austrian Open

Jeev Milkha Singh wins Austrian Open

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

The Indian golfer parred all 18 holes of his final round to win the Austrian Open by one stroke. Singh claimed his third European Tour title in Nick Faldo fashion, copying the six-times major champion's feat of 1987, when Faldo won the British Open at Muirfield by parring all 18 holes of the final round.

'The Flying Sikh will live forever. RIP'

'The Flying Sikh will live forever. RIP'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

From Neeraj Chopra to Harbhajan Singh to Saina Mirza, India's top sportsperson mourned the passing away of one of the country's biggest sporting icons.

'Dear Milkhaji, you will always be alive...'

'Dear Milkhaji, you will always be alive...'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Farhan had played Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, a bio pic on the legendary athlete.

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Another gold medal in Paris would further elevate Neeraj Chopra's status as the greatest ever athlete in the history of Indian sport.

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

How Farhan Akhtar perfected his Milkha Singh look

How Farhan Akhtar perfected his Milkha Singh look

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Trainers Melwyn Castro and Samir Jaura tell us how they achieved that perfct atheletic body for the biopic.