Everything you need to know about Mohammad Rafi: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
One of the musicians and the singers who actually created legends in Indian Hindi Film industry is Mohammad Rafi. Rafi, the name is enough to recognize the person and his songs and its depth. Rafi was the most famous singer in India as well as in Pakistan, and was a master in many languages of India. Rafi had no rivals in his career. He was the supreme singer and his songs attained limitless fame and reputation. Rafi was reigning the Hindi film industry for nearly three decades from 1950s to the 80s. Be it ghazals, bhajans, romantic songs or other type of songs, Rafi was the unbeatable master in the field and could excel all his rivals by his innovative and outstanding quality in singing a song. His presentation was so unique and appealing to mesmerize the audience every time. This versatile genius was born on December 24, 1924 in Punjab. He created a flow of music in Hindi film industry by his unique and immortal voice. During his career from 1940 to 1980, he incessantly continued singing till his unfortunate and sudden death in 1980 but his eternal voice, imminent songs and divine gifts he has left will never fade away from the soil of India. Even after the 28 years of his demise, Mohammad Rafi is still much interpreted and recalled by his numerous fans and admirers. For this contribution to the music, he has been conferred many Filmfare awards and prestigious Padma Shri award in 1965. Though he?s gone very far from the living world, his reminiscences will always vibrate in the mind of each lover of music and song.
Karachi, May 22 (ANI): Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, who is gearing up for the Champions Trophy clash against India, has said that any encounter between the rivals on the cricketing field is 'always very special'.
Tehran, May 22 (IANS) Iranian legislative body has approved eligibility of eight presidential candidates for the June 14 poll in the country, Xinhua reported Tuesday.
Chennai, May 21 (IANS) Telugu actor-comedian Ali, who will be conferred with a doctorate by the Academy of Universal Peace, is thrilled about the honour and dedicates it to his father.
New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): BCCI chief probe officer, Ravi Sawani met the Delhi police Commissioner and assured of all cooperation in the cricket scam investigation and requests the Indian Franchise, to which the players belong to file a police report on Monday.
Kabul, May 20 (IANS) A Taliban suicide bomber Monday blew himself up in front of a government office in Afghanistan's northern Baghlan province, killing at least 14 people and wounding 13 others, the interior ministry said.
Karachi, May 20 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has assured that the board will put its best efforts to eradicate cricket corruption.
Karachi, May 20 (ANI): Pakistan cricketer Umar Gul's absence from the ICC Champions Trophy squad due to the knee surgery is a big blow for Pakistan given his love for major tournaments, English conditions and, lately, digging his team out of trouble with the bat, according to the Pakistani media.
Tehran, May 19 (IANS) Two Iranian spies, allegedly working for America's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Israel's Mossad were Sunday hanged in Iran, state-run IRIB TV reported.
London, May 17 (ANI): Iran's constitutional body, the Guardian Council, has ruled out women's participation in presidential elections as candidates.
Sydney, May 17 (ANI): The five Australian players playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals have reportedly been cleared of any spot-fixing charges, although they will be questioned as part of a major police investigation.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The latest spot-fixing scandal involving Rajasthan Royals' Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan is not the first instance in history where cricketers have been caught fixing.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The cricketing world was in shock after Delhi Police late Wednesday night arrested Rajasthan Royals players Shanthakumaran Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila in Mumbai for alleged spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Johannesburg, May 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15 percent salary hike and a 10 percent increase in match fees this year for the 21 players receiving central contracts.
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has deeply condoled the passing away of renowned scholar and social activist Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer.
Karachi, May 14 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has urged the players to take strong caution during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy to safeguard themselves during a 'sensitive return' to England following the spot-fixing scandal three years ago.
Karachi, May 14 (ANI): Pakistan Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul Haq has said that there are no favourites for their squad for winning the last edition of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, to held in June in England and Wales.
Tehran, May 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An Iranian government spokesman has dismissed a media report that claimed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad could face 74 lashes for breaking the country's election rules.
Dubai, May 13 (IANS) An expatriate Indian man and his three-year-old daughter in Bahrain have been forced to rough it out in the open for the last six months after a business deal went sour.
Karachi, May 13 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to appoint upcoming politician Mohammad Hamza Shahbaz Sharif as its chairman, following his uncle Nawaz Sharif's victory in the Pakistan general elections.
Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf's party, the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), managed to win one seat each - its first since it was formed - in the National Assembly and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial assembly.
Kabul, May 12 (IANS) A district prosecutor in Afghanistan was killed in a bomb blast Sunday in the southern province of Helmand, a government spokesman said.
Islamabad, May 12 (ANI): Former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and the incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's close ally, Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, have both registered as candidates for next month's presidential election.
Tehran, May 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A total of 686 hopefuls, including 30 women, have registered for Iranian presidential election due June 14, the country's interior minister Mustafa Mohammad-Najjar has said.
Islamabad, May 9 (ANI): Calling drone strikes by the CIA illegal and a threat to national integrity and sovereignty, the Peshawar High Court has ordered the government to compensate the victims of these strikes.
Karachi, May 9 (ANI): Under the new PCB constitution, Mohammad Zaka Ashraf has been declared as the first elected PCB chairman for a span of four years, following a Board of Governors (BoG) meeting.
London, May 8 (ANI): Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said the national selection committee has put a lot of thought into selecting eight batsmen, a wicket-keeper and seven bowlers for the Champions Trophy in England next month, dispelling the impression by experts that the chosen squad lacked quality batsmen.
Johannesburg, May 7 (ANI): Pakistani off spinner Saeed Ajmal has said that he will be targeting West Indies star Chris Gayle when the two sides meet in the Champions Trophy next month.
Damascus, May 6 (IANS) Syria's Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem Monday underlined his country's right to respond to the Israeli attack against the Syrian military sites in the capital Damascus earlier this week, reported Xinhua citing the state-run SANA news agency.
Karachi, May 6 (ANI): Pakistan left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman is hopeful of playing for his country in next month's ICC Champions Trophy in England owing to his experience of playing in the English county circuit alongside offspinner Saeed Ajmal, current captain Mohammad Hafeez and former captain Shoaib Malik.
Karachi, May 6 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain and fast bowler Wasim Akram believes Pakistan can lift the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy because of its superior fast bowling arsenal.
Karachi, May 6 (ANI): Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has alleged that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is neglecting spot-fixing problems.
Islamabad, May 5 (ANI): The Pakistan squad for the next month's ICC Champions Trophy have spent the second day of their conditioning camp in Abbottabad focusing on their batting under the guidance of former player Javed Miandad.
Panaji, May 4 (IANS) Pakistan-sponsored terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) could achieve the status of Hamas and Hezbollah, powerful long-standing extremist groups based in Palestine and Lebanon respectively, according to a former Indian security official.
Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Friday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of acting as Saradha group's "unofficial brand ambassador" by concealing facts and diverting attention from the chit fund mess in order to avoid a CBI inquiry.
Islamabad, May 3 (ANI): the International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved the new constitution of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which was drafted jointly by the board and the government.
Sydney, May 2 (ANI): The appointment of former Australian cricketer as Pakistan's batting coach for the ICC Champions Trophy has been met with bafflement in the country, with former greats saying that they have never even heard of the Australian.
Gurgaon, May 1 (IANS) A 62-year-old man was arrested here Wednesday for attempting to rape a five-year-old child, police said.
Lahore, April 30 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left out all-rounder Shahid Afridi and batsman Umar Akmal from the 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in England from June 6 to 23.
Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Popular Pakistani player Shahid Afridi has been dropped from the 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy following the all-rounder's below-par performances in South Africa and a domestic competition.
Dhaka, April 29 (IANS) A pall of gloom descended upon hundreds of rescuers as the body of a woman worker was retrieved Monday evening, nearly 127 hours after Bangladesh's worst industrial tragedy.
Karachi, Apr.29 (ANI): Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has said he is upset and disappointed at the Court of Arbitration for Sports' (CAS) rejecting his latest appeal to overturn the seven-year ban imposed on him for allegations that prove him guilty of spot fixing.
Beijing, Apr. 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Afghan forces raided a Taliban hideout Sunday evening and killed a Taliban key commander along with three of his armed comrades in the southern Zabul province 340 km south of Kabul, a local official said Monday.
Beijing, Apr. 29 (Xinhua-ANI): Syrian Prime Minister Wael al- Halqi has escaped unharmed from a blast that targeted his convoy in Damascus earlier on Monday and killed at least eight people, pro-government al-Ekhbaria TV reported.
Washington, Apr.28 (ANI): Sibling psychology might have been the motivating force behind the Boston Marathon attack, a new study has revealed.
Mumabi, April 28 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede Stadium here Saturday.
Sydney, Apr 27 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a pledge to keep its cricketers under a strict vigil in England during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy to avoid any repeat of the 2010 spot-fixing scandal that resulted in bans and jail for three players.
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Srinagar, April 26 (IANS) Two service rifles of a former legislator's security guards were reported "missing" Friday in south Kashmir's Shopian district and the police here said a departmental inquiry would probe the incident.
London, Apr. 26 (ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai has ordered to halt the broadcast of 'un-Islamic' films and serials from television shows running in the country.
Karachi, Apr 26 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that only the fittest players will be selected for the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy following a suggestion by Test and ODI captain Misbah-ul Haq urging the selection committee to prefer fitness over experience.
Islamabad, Apr 25 (ANI): Banned Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt has said that he has offered to join an anti-corruption rehabilitation programme following the dismissal of his appeal against a spot-fixing ban by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Karachi, Apr 25 (ANI): Pakistani fast bowler Wahab Riaz has said that he believed that the national team will not be haunted by the spot-fixing scandal when they go to England for the ICC Champions Trophy in June.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The BJP Wednesday attacked Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for sharing the dais with Mohammad Ahmad Kazmi, an accused in the Israeli embassy car blast.
Sydney, Apr 24 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief has said that former Pakistan captain Salman Butt and teammate Mohammad Asif should apologise for spot-fixing.
Dubai, April 23 (ANI): International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO David Richardson today made the following statement after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) released its written decisions relating to Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt.
Islamabad, Apr 23 (ANI): Banned Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif has said that he is disappointed and upset at the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to reject his appeal to revive his career.
Kabul, April 22 (IANS) "The Taliban captured us and chopped off our hands and feet," one of the two victims of the Taliban's harsh justice said in a hospital in the western Herat province over the weekend.
Karachi, Apr. 22 (ANI): Pakistan bowling coach Mohammad Akram has said fast-bowler Umar Gul would be "severely" missed in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, adding that it is going to be a tough assignment and Gul's experience would have come in handy.
New York, Apr 20 (ANI): The Boston Marathon bombing suspect, who was killed in a shootout with the police, was reportedly a fan of a radical Australian Muslim cleric, who despises Harry Potter and preaches that rape victims only have themselves to blame.
Islamabad, Apr 19 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohammad Zaka Ashraf has said that he had requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to host qualifiers for the 2019 World Cup despite a four-year suspension of international cricket in the country over security fears.
Johannesburg, Apr 19 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohammad Zaka Ashraf has said that the board will allow disgraced former captain Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif back into domestic cricket after they complete their bans for spot-fixing.
Sydney, Apr 19 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohammad Zaka Ashraf has admitted that that foreign cricket teams are still reluctant to tour Pakistan because of security fears following Bangladesh twice postponing its scheduled tours to Pakistan last year.
Karachi, Apr 18 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly planning to send a 'vigilance expert' with its squad to England during the ICC Champions Trophy to protect the players from potential match fixers.
Islamabad, Apr 18 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board has repealed its 2007 constitution by complying with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) charter document, and has submitted the new constitution to ICC during the international body's board meeting in Dubai.
Islamabad, Apr 18 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has submitted a bid to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to host the 2018 World Cup, according to the board's chairman Mohammad Zaka Ashraf.
London, Apr 18 (ANI): The Court of Arbitration of Sports (CAS) has dismissed the appeals of Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif over their spot-fixing bans.
Abu Dhabi, April 18 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey have held talks over boosting joint cooperation, particularly in the field of international organisations.
Dubai, April 17 (IANS) The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) Wednesday rejected the appeals by tainted Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif against the International Cricket Council's (ICC) ban on them.
Dubai, April 17 (ANI): International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive David Richardson has issued the following statement after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected appeals by Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif against the decisions of the independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal, which had been imposed under the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code in February 2011.
Lahore, Apr 17 (ANI): Pakistan Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has reiterated his support for Test and ODI skipper Misbah-ul Haq, saying that Misbah is a cricketer with a positive frame of mind and is also a good leader.
Nurek, Khatlon (Tajikistan), Apr 17 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari visited Nurek Dam, regarded as the tallest in the world, in the course of his four-day goodwill visit to Tajikistan on Tuesday.
Karachi, Apr 17 (ANI): Pakistan Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has expressed his satisfaction with the team's preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy, saying that they had received practice at the domestic President's Cup One-Day Tournament.
Allahabad, April 16 (ANI): The village of Mohammedpur Umri in Uttar Pradesh has an extraordinary record to its credit-a large number of identical twins born in one location.
Karachi, Apr. 16 (ANI): Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq has urged the selection committee to test players' fitness before they finalise the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.
Tripoli, April 15 (IANS) Visiting Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed Monday said that India greatly appreciates the onset of democracy in Libya and looks forward to enhancing cooperation in areas that are vital for new Libya's stability and growth.
Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Apr 15 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, who is on a goodwill visit to Tajikistan, would discuss militancy stemming from Pakistan and Afghanistan and ways to boost bilateral trade with the resource-rich central Asian country.
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 14 (IANS/CMC) Pakistan's Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez is the latest international cricketer to sign-up for the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) scheduled for later this year.
New Delhi, Apr. 14 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari left today on a four-day official visit to Tajikistan.
Karachi, Apr 12 (ANI): Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi has shown his faith on the leadership of Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul-Haq, saying that he is the right man for the job to lead the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi, Mesadi, Rongali Bihu, Vaishakhadi and Vishu.
New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi, Mesadi, Rongali Bihu, Vaishakhadi and Vishu.
Islamabad, Apr 11 (ANI): Former Pakistan Test batsman Basit Ali has commended the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) efforts towards the development of women's cricket in the country, saying that the board has gone to extraordinary lengths for the upliftment of the game.
Islamabad, Apr 11 (ANI): Former Pakistan Test batsman Basit Ali has said that the recent outburst of former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt against Pakistan Twenty20 skipper Mohammad Hafeez and coach Dav Whatmore is 'anti cricket' and 'damaging' to the cause of cricket in Pakistan.
Islamabad, Apr 11 (ANI): Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has refused to deny his statement that Twenty20 skipper Mohammad Hafeez and coach Dav Whatmore have formed a nexus to sideline Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul Haq.
New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari was handed over an open letter on 'Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign' by the Secretary General Taleb Rifai of United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) here today to apprise him of the campaign.
London, Apr 11 (ANI): The Iranian authorities have planned to launch their own 3D mapping service that would rival Google Earth, which Tehran claims is a tool for western spy agencies.
London, Apr 7 (ANI): After discovering how to "re-wire" appetite control in the brain, scientists are a step closer to developing a pill that can prevent obesity.
Islamabad, Apr 7 (ANI): Experienced all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been having counseling sessions with a sports psychologist recruited by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to help regain his confidence in bowling ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Washington, Apr 6 (ANI): Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have made a discovery in neuroscience that could offer a long-lasting solution to eating disorders such as obesity.
Islamabad, Apr. 3 (ANI): Senior Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar has admitted recently that some of Taliban's area commanders were involved in the business of kidnapping for ransom, bringing bad name to the Taliban movement.
Cuttack (Odisha), Apr. 2 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Tuesday said that violence against women is a major challenge.
Islamabad, Apr 2 (ANI): Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq has slammed his critics, saying that they were being unjust in questioning his new approach to captaincy and batting following his domestic Twenty20 team Faisalabad Wolves win in the National Super Eight Twenty20 Cup.
Kuwait, April 2 (IANS/WAM) Maldivian President Mohammad Waheed arrived here Monday on a three-day visit, accompanied by a delegation of state officials.
Islamabad, March 30 (IANS) At least 12 people were killed and 31 injured in a suicide attack in Pakistan Friday as a convoy of security personnel near the US Consulate in Peshawar city, was targetted, police said.
Geneva, Mar.29 (ANI): Kashmiri leader Dr. Shabir Choudhry has reiterated once again that Pakistan administered Kashmir is not free at all.
Islamabad, March 29 (IANS) Six people were killed and 14 injured in a massive explosion that targeted a convoy of security personnel a short distance away from the US Consulate in Peshawar, a media report said.
New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Tuesday greeted the citizens ahead of the joyous occasion of Holi, the festival of colours.
Muscat:, Mar. 26 (ANI): Oman has granted asylum to late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's widow and her family on humanitarian grounds, an official at the foreign ministry has said.
Karachi, Mar. 24 (ANI): Pakistan's former military ruler and President Pervez Musharraf on Sunday vowed to "save" the country at the risk of his life.
Jammu, March 24 (IANS) Patron of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Sunday lambasted the Jammu and Kashmir government, saying its "oppressive policies" like curfew amounted to denying fundamental rights to the people.
