Here is an extract from the article, Efforts of special children brighten up Edu dept.

He is blind by birth and belongs to a family that lives below the poverty line. But that has not deterred him from looking forward to a self sufficient life and seek accolades for his talent. (more…)

An article by Aftab H. Kola for Times of Oman. http://www.timesofoman.com/newsdetails.asp?newsid=22433&pn=local

Muscat -Twenty-five years after legendary singer Mohammed Rafi’s death, some of his best songs continue to haunt music buffs. This was aptly evident at the Meri Awaaz Suno concert held here recently at the lawns of Sheraton Hotel to pay homage to Rafi, who died 25 years ago. (more…)

Muscat - It is anybody’s wish to get soaked in the tuneful melodies of the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi. And when the presenter is none other than the king of radio broadcasting Ameen Sayani, you cannot ask for more.

Muscat - It is anybody’s wish to get soaked in the tuneful melodies of the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi. And when the presenter is none other than the king of radio broadcasting Ameen Sayani, you cannot ask for more. (more…)

An article written by Mr. Rajiv Vijayakar for screenindia. (http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=10927)

He was truly matchless and incomparable, and those steeped in music says so. On his 25th death anniversary on July 31st,Screen speaks to 25 luminaries who had either the pleasure (and honour as they would agree) of working with Mohammed Rafi or being influenced by him. (more…)

This article is by The Telegraph - Calcutta. Source: Mr. Binu Nair.

This Sunday will be 25 years since we lost the voice of Mohd Rafi. But lost, says who? By Anil Grover.

Abhi na jao chhod kar,
Ke dil abhi bhara nahin… (more…)

Article By Pallavi Srivastava. Source: http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=60006

New Delhi, August 8: As a schoolkid, he boarded a goods train and travelled in the guard’s compartment to watch Mohammed Rafi sing at a concert in Bareilly. Decades later, G.B. Mathur has made it his mission to see the late playback singer honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award or the Bharat Ratna. (more…)

This article was featured on Tribune News Service. Source: Mr. Sajjad Qadir.

Suddenly the city has found favour with legends in the field of music. While yesterday, the harmony was weaved by ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan, today it was the legendary singer Manna Dey sharing his moods at a local hotel. (more…)

This article is by Mr. Vishal Verma. Source: Mr. Sajjad Qadir

MOHAMMED RAFI was one of the most versatile and talented singers Indian film industry has ever produced. Though he passed away 19 years ago on July 31, 1980, he continues to live in the hearts of millions of his fans in India and abroad. Mohammed Rafi had an immortal, melodious voice. He was trained in classical music and had an unparalleled range. (more…)

By Ramesh Babu for Hindustan Times. Source : Mohammed, Sheik & Ashok Harkara

Hero worshipper: Kunjli Soppy

P.M. KUNJLI Soppy’s life revolves around the legendary Hindi playback singer Mohammed Rafi. Soppy’s home is named Rafi Manzil. His son is named Mohammed Rafi. Soppy’s instruction to the teenaged Mohammed Rafi is: “At my funeral, you must play Janewalle kabhi nahin ate … my all-time Rafi favourite.” (more…)