Author: ABR Team

Chinmith K. S. (born on August 15, 2014) of Karnataka, India, set a record for being the youngest to play Blitz Chess blindfolded. He played Blitz Chess (a fast-paced version wherein players have limited time to complete the game in 3 to 5 minutes) blindfolded with an opponent in 5 minutes, at the age of 10 years, 7 months and 26 days, as confirmed on April 18, 2025.

The Sunyatee International Foundation of Telangana, India, set a record for the ‘Largest Gathering of People Practicing Meditation Simultaneously at a Location’. A total of 1,00,000 individuals participated in the meditation simultaneously at a location. The objective of the event was to promote universal principles of peace, mindfulness, and collective harmony, bridging divides of age, gender, nationality, and background. This initiative reflects SIF’s continued dedication to enhancing global well-being and unity through the transformative power of meditation, as confirmed on February 9, 2025.

Ridhaan Jain (born on April 20, 2019) of Rajasthan, India, set a record for being the youngest to recite the Bhaktamar Stotram. He recited 48 verses of the Bhaktamar Stotram in 18 minutes and 32 seconds, at the age of 5 years, 10 months and 16 days, as confirmed on March 11, 2025

Ajanta Pharma Limited, India, set the record for screening the maximum number of patients for Ocular Discomfort. A total of 18,966 patients were screened from September 2024 to March 2025 across all geographies in India. This campaign was conducted to identify and assess symptoms related to eye discomfort, potentially leading to the diagnosis and treatment of Dry Eye Disease – An Emerging Epidemic associated with changing lifestyle & Overexposure to Digital Screens, as confirmed on April 18, 2025.

Harshika Sharma (born on October 4, 2010) of Gujarat, India, set a record for writing the maximum number of horror stories. She wrote 25 horror stories, which were published in a book titled ‘25 Chilling Tales To Haunt Your Days’ (ISBN: 978-93-56730-08-3), by Evincepub Publishing on September 29, 2022 at the age of 11 years, 11 months and 25 days, as confirmed on November 7, 2022.

Anne Art Academy of Tamil Nadu, India, set the record for the maximum number of traditional art forms created in one hour by different artists. A total of 69 Indian traditional art forms were created simultaneously by 69 artists, including Madhubani, Warli, and other regional styles, all showcasing the country’s vibrant cultural heritage. Each artist represented a unique art form from different parts of India, working passionately within the time frame to complete their masterpiece, as confirmed on May 23, 2025.

JB Chemicals Ltd in partnership with Spirant Communication Pvt Ltd set a record for organising the participation of the maximum number of doctors pledging for increasing awareness on Heart Health. A total of 10,860 doctors came together through an online platform to take digital resolution to spread awareness on heart health, starting on January 10, 2025, and continuing till January 27, 2025. The objective of the initiative was to make people aware about the important of heart health, as confirmed on January 27, 2025.

Zydus Lifesciences Limited, India, set a record for the maximum number of doctors participating in a flu vaccination drive organized in a week. A total of 3,348 doctors participated in the flu vaccination drive conducted during World Immunization Week, held from April 24, 2025, to April 30, 2025. The objective of the campaign, titled “Flu Vaccine Liya Kya?”, was to promote awareness and encourage flu immunization among the public. This contribution has significantly impacted public health and reflects the organization’s strong commitment to the community’s well-being, as confirmed on May 7, 2025.

Rishabh Arun Daware (born on June 5, 2017) of Maharashtra, India, set a record for being the youngest to cycle handsfree. He cycled handsfree on a busy road for 3 minutes and 53 seconds, covering 0.85 km with a speed of 13.2 km/hr, at the age of 7 years, 8 months and 15 days, as confirmed on February 28, 2025.

Sun Pharma of Maharashtra, India, set a record for the maximum number of doctors pledging digitally to raise awareness of Glaucoma. As part of World Glaucoma Week on March 12, 2025, A total of 3819 doctors across Pan India participated in the initiative by taking a digital pledge on iPads and capturing selfies to form a mosaic grid unveiling the campaign logo “See The Unseen.” This innovative campaign aimed to highlight the importance of early detection and awareness of Glaucoma, as confirmed on May 7, 2025.