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TopicMilkha Singh

Topic: Milkha Singh

‘I had a fire inside’—how Milkha Singh survived Partition, poverty to become the Flying Sikh

Milkha Singh placed fourth in the 1960 Rome Olympics. It was one of the most celebrated runs of all time, but he described it as his "biggest blunder."

Tribute to ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh & ‘acche din’ stashed away in Swiss banks

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Makhan Singh, the Olympian who defeated Milkha Singh but lived a life of penury

On his 17th death anniversary, ThePrint recalls the life of Makhan Singh who lost his limb in an unfortunate accident after representing India at the highest level.

Running debate

Nobody has won as many international races as Milkha Singh did. But Indian athletics is not a solitary-star story.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.