Milkha Singh
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‘I am Milkha Singh’, shouted Bulandshahr cop as he went on shooting spree killing colleague
India | Aug 24, 2016, 12:19 PM ISTHe had said, “I am Milkha Singh! Catch me if you can!” before going on a shooting spree.
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Rio 2016: Milkha Singh lashes out at IOC for India’s poor show in Olympics
Other Sports | Aug 10, 2016, 11:20 AM ISTIn the wake of India’s poor performance in Rio 2016, legendary athlete Milkha Singh today blamed Indian Olympics Association for the dismal show of the Indian sportspersons in the ongoing games. Indian contingent has
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Flying Sikh: 5 times when Milkha Singh cried
Other Sports | Jul 04, 2016, 07:51 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a stroll down the memory lane, Milkha Singh, also dubbed as the Flying Sikh, said that he has shed tears on five occasions in his eventful life, and the most saddening moment
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He is entitled to have his opinion; Farhan Akhtar on Milkha Singh’s statement on Rio Olympics controversy
Bollywood | Apr 29, 2016, 12:22 PM ISTNew Delhi: Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, who brought the life of Milkha Singh to the silver screen with "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", on Thursday extended his support to the legendary Indian athlete, saying he is "completely entitled"
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Rio Olympics: Milkha Singh replies to Salim Khan’s ‘rant’ and makes a lot of sense
Bollywood | Apr 26, 2016, 06:28 PM ISTThis is what Milkha Singh has to say over Salim Khan’s ‘insensitive’ comment on him.
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Rio Olympics controversy: Pooja Bhatt slams Salim Khan for backing Salman and rant against Milkha Singh
Bollywood | Apr 26, 2016, 04:08 PM ISTRio Olympics controversy: Pooja Bhatt slams Salim Khan for backing Salman and rant against Milkha Singh.
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After Yogeshwar Dutt, now Milkha Singh upset over Salman's appointment as goodwill ambassador
Other Sports | Apr 24, 2016, 02:38 PM ISTNew Delhi: After wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, now , legendary sprinter Milkha Singh is upset with the appointment of Salman Khan as the goodwill ambassador of India's Olympic contingent. The 81 year old sprinter said it
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How will returning awards affect govt: Milkha Singh
Other Sports | Nov 24, 2015, 11:19 PM ISTChandigarh: Legendary athlete Milkha Singh today joined the debate over returning of awards, saying there are other ways to protest in a democratic country like India and giving back awards will not set a system
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Golfer Lahiri widens lead in order of merit race
Other Sports | Jul 27, 2015, 01:24 PM ISTSingapore: Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri has stretched his lead in the race for the Asian Tour's Order of Merit title to $548,348 following his fifth place finish at the European Masters in Switzerland.The 28-year-old, who
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Milkha happy to have been mentioned by Obama as national icon
Other Sports | Jan 27, 2015, 07:06 PM ISTNew Delhi: A pleasantly surprised Milkha Singh today said that United States President Barack Obama mentioning him as one of the national icons was all the more satisfying as it came from an inspiring personality
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Dhyan Chand should have got Bharat Ratna first: Milkha
Other Sports | Jan 11, 2015, 04:58 PM ISTNew Delhi: Legendary athlete Milkha Singh today said hockey wizard Dhyan Chand should have been the first sportspersons to be conferred with the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna."Dhyan Chand should have got Bharat Ratna
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Dhyan Chand deserves Bharat Ratna: Milkha Singh
Other Sports | Dec 28, 2014, 07:51 AM ISTChandigarh: While reiterating that Major Dhyan Chand should be conferred the Bharat Ratna, legendary athlete Milkha Singh conveyed his congratulations to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and late freedom fighter-educationist Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
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Milkha Singh lauds Dhyan Chand's nomination for Bharat Ratna
Hockey | Aug 13, 2014, 06:55 AM ISTChandigarh: Legendary athlete Milkha Singh on Tuesday expressed his delight at home ministry recommending the name of hockey great late Major Dhyan Chand for the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country.Speaking from
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag wins top honours at IIFA 2014
Bollywood | Feb 28, 2014, 03:51 PM ISTMumbai: Farhan Akhtar-starrer 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' has won nine nods in the technical categories of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) annual extravaganza, it was announced here Friday.Running laps ahead of the pack, the Milkha
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Naseer's criticism of 'Bhaag Milkha...'did not upset Farhan Akhtar
Bollywood | Feb 24, 2014, 05:08 PM ISTMumbai, Farhan Akhtar is not upset with veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah's comment that 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' is a fake film and instead believes in focusing on good feedback about the movie.Shah had slammed 'Bhaag Milkha
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Modi, Milkha Singh flag off Night Marathon in Surat
India | Feb 24, 2014, 09:26 AM ISTSurat : BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and the legendary athlete Milkha Singh on Sunday flagged off 'Night Marathon' in Surat city . "Surat gets the credit for pioneering the concept of night marathon
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I have no hunger for awards: Milkha Singh
Other Sports | Jan 14, 2014, 10:12 PM ISTNew Delhi: Legendary athlete Milkha Singh says he does not hanker after awards and is happy with the Padma Shri he received from the government way back in 1958 after winning the Commonwealth Games gold
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Milkha Singh's wife, daughter join AAP
India | Jan 11, 2014, 05:35 PM ISTChandigarh: Legendary athlete Milkha Singh's wife Nirmal Kaur and their US-based daughter have joined the Aam Aadmi Party, but the ‘Flying Sikh' himself wants to stay away from politics.Nirmal Kaur, also a yesteryears sportsperson, and
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Politicians have captured sports associations, says Milkha Singh
Other Sports | Dec 10, 2013, 09:11 PM ISTPanaji: Politicians and moneyed people have captured sports associations in India and this is killing sports, India's star athlete of yesteryears Milkha Singh said Tuesday."Politicians and people with money have captured sports associations. That is
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Sania, Milkha Singh to grace Lusofonia Games opening ceremony
Other Sports | Dec 03, 2013, 06:40 PM ISTPanaji: Legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh and tennis star Sania Mirza will grace the Lusofonia Games opening ceremony which will take place on December 10 at the SAG Ground in Campal here.The third edition of