Satendra Singh Lohia becomes first Asian swimmer to cross Catalina Channel of America

On 21st August 2019, Indian Para swimmer Satendra Singh Lohia from Madhya Pradesh has scripted history by becoming the first Asian swimmer to cross the Catalina Channel of America. He holds the Asian record of crossing both the English and Catalina channels. Gwalior-born Satendra led the Indian Para Relay team along with 5 team mates ..

Topics: Gwalior • Gwalior district • India • Madhya Pradesh • Satendra Singh • Satendra Singh Lohiya • States and union territories of India • Subdivisions of India

Manju Mehta conferred with ‘Tansen Samman’ for 2018 by Madhya Pradesh government

Noted sitar player Manju Mehta has been conferred with the ‘Tansen Samman’ for 2018 by the Madhya Pradesh government for her contribution in the field of music. Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar presented the award to Mehta at the inaugural ceremony of the 2018 Tansen Music Festival on December 25. She was given a cash ..

Topics: Gwalior • Gwalior district • Hindustani music • Manju Mehta • Musicians • States and union territories of India • Tansen • Tansen Samaroh • Tomar