Author: ABR Team

Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Ltd (KMAMC), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, the record for the maximum units of blood collected by an organization in a day. On June 12, 2026, organised a large-scale blood donation drive,on occasion of World Blood Donor Day, to encourage participation in voluntary blood donation. Conducted under the banner ‘Let’s Save Lives Mutually,’ the campaign covered 114 locations and registered 3,471 donors, and positively impacted countless lives, as confirm on July 13, 2026.

Zia Ul Haque Shamsi (born on March 1, 1958) of Sanghar, Pakistan, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for authoring 4 English books, in 4 years (between December 2020 to November 2024), titled ‘Diplomacy and Deterrence: Blending D2 to Achieve Peace, Stability, and Security’ (ISBN: 978-16-36679-20-4), ‘Understanding Sun Tzu and the Art of Hybrid War’ (ISBN: 978-16-36672-33-5), ‘South Asia Needs Hybrid Peace’ (ISBN: 978-14-33194-22-1), and ‘Nuclear Deterrence and Conflict Management Between India and Pakistan’ (ISBN: 978-14-33172-71-7), published by Peter Lang Publishing Inc., as confirmed on October 29, 2025.

Karunakar Pradhan (born on January 8, 1950) of West Bengal, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for writing 74 Bengali poems in a visual poetry book (wherein the words or letters of each poem are arranged to form a pattern to convey additional meaning or emotion) titled ‘Chhabi Te Kabita’ (ISBN: 978-81-99701-47-2), as confirmed on June 22, 2026.

India Glycols Limited of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, set the record for the highest annual sales of a country liquor brand by a single manufacturing unit. In the fiscal year 2025–26, the country liquor brand achieved the highest sales of 18,434,799 cases, containing 829,565,955 pieces as ratified by the Uttar Pradesh Excise Department. Despite being a single unit, it has produced the country liquor, Bunty Bubbly, adhering to the highest quality standards, as confirmed on July 15, 2026.

Alkem Laboratories Limited, India, set the record for the ‘Maximum Diabetes Screenings Conducted for an Early Detection Initiative’. From May 1 to May 31, 2026, a total of 29,704 individuals were screened as part of an early diabetes detection campaign. Blood glucose screening was conducted using standardized testing methods. This initiative was taken to promote diabetes awareness, facilitate early diagnosis, and encourage timely intervention and effective disease management, as confirmed on June 22, 2026.

Alkem Laboratories Limited, India, set the record for the ‘Maximum Number of People Screened for Hypertension in a Single Month’. From May 4 to June 4, 2026, a total of 11,188 people were screened for hypertension, a leading cause of cardiovascular disease that often develops without noticeable symptoms. The screening campaign aimed to encourage regular blood pressure monitoring, facilitate early detection, and promote timely medical intervention to reduce the risk of serious health complications, as confirmed on June 22, 2026.

VITCOFOL, FDC LTD (Select Division), India, set a record for receiving the maximum congratulatory messages from doctors celebrating the milestone. To commemorate the successful completion of 55 years, from June 10 to June 20, 2026, a total of 23,624 congratulatory messages were received from doctors across different regions, expressing their appreciation, trust, and best wishes for the organisation’s longstanding contribution to healthcare. The initiative reflected the widespread professional recognition and enduring relationship between the medical community, as confirmed on June 27, 2026.

Sree Mookambika Cancer Centre (SMCC), a unit of Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Padanilam, Kulasekharam, Tamil Nadu, India, set the record for ‘Largest Breast Cancer Awareness Drive by an Educational Institution’. From October 1 to October 31, 2025, a total of 10,670 participants were engaged during the drive. This initiative included awareness campaigns, screening programs, digital outreach, and community participation to promote the early detection and prevention of breast cancer, as confirmed on March 30, 2026.

Ram Arshith M. (born on May 24, 2021) of Tamil Nadu, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for identifying and recalling the names of 50 electronic items in 55 seconds by viewing their associated pictures, at the age of 4 years and 9 months, as confirmed on March 20, 2026.

Brigadier General Kevin Moonsamy holds the record as the first Defence Advisor of Indian origin from South Africa to India. A decorated South African military officer, he serves at the South African High Commission in New Delhi. Since July 26, 2022, he has led military diplomacy, bilateral defence engagements, and strategic ties between both nations, as confirmed on July 1, 2026.