Author: ABR Team

Suman Sarkar has made his mark in the Asia Book of Records, a significant achievement that has paved the way for him to pursue his dreams with even greater determination and leading to extensive acknowledgment. This milestone played a vital role in bringing his noble endeavours into wider national focus, ultimately leading to his recognition with the Indian prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 for his remarkable contributions to India’s classical music heritage. Suman holds an Asia Book of Records title for achieving the maximum number of certificates by a teen for participating as a tabla player. He secured…

Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), working under the aegis of Department of Science and Technology, Govt of Gujarat, set the record for the largest simultaneous participation of school students in a virtual STEM quiz. On January 7, 2026, at Gujarat Science City, the national-level initiative recorded 15,01,249 registrations and aimed to promote awareness, curiosity, and conceptual understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The program encouraged critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and real-world application of classroom learning among school students, as confirmed on January 7, 2026.

Cipla Limited, Mumbai, India, set a record for the maximum number of doctors participating in a Diabetes awareness radio campaign. From 12 November to 28 November 2025, a total of 643 doctors participated in the campaign titled “Young India at Risk – Diabetes & Heart Disease don’t wait for Age”, aimed at raising awareness about diabetes and cardiovascular health in young adults. The campaign was broadcast across multiple radio stations nationwide during World Diabetes Awareness Month, as confirmed on December 17, 2025.

Beeja House, India, set a record for the largest wall display of doctor-written, frequently asked patient questions. On December 19, 2025, during the alumni gathering of Seth G.S. Medical College, a total of 100 doctors contributed 375 authentic questions asked by patients. Each question was written on a slip and displayed on a continuous 10×12 wall, creating a significant initiative to address public health concerns. The display was part of Beeja House’s health book series, What Your Doctor Wants You to Know, as confirmed on December 19, 2025.

Abbott India Limited, Maharashtra, India, set a record for ‘Maximum HCPs Advocating Open Conversations About Constipation’. A total of 8,582 doctors participated in the patient awareness drive conducted from September 7, 2025, to November 6, 2025, across multiple locations. Under the campaign ‘Express Yourself – Let’s Talk Constipation’, the initiative aimed to break the silence around constipation—a highly prevalent yet under-discussed complication, especially among patients with diabetes and hypertension, as confirmed on December 8, 2025.

Surya Foundation – INO and the Gujarat State Yoga Board, in collaboration with the National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, set a record for the maximum number of people taking a sunbath at a single venue. The event took place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to commemorate the 8th Naturopathy Day. A total of 685 people successfully participated in the attempt, which was completed in 1 hour and 30 minutes, as confirmed on November 9, 2025.

Ankit Poothia (born on June 25, 1981) from New Delhi, India, set a record for the fastest to visit 50 Internationally recognized bars. He completed a continuous 60-day global expedition visiting 50 internationally awarded cocktail bars across 6 continents, 23 countries, and 29 cities from October 9, 2025 to December 5, 2025. The aim of this cultural journey was to explore global hospitality, creativity, and craftsmanship, representing Indian excellence in endurance, cultural research, and worldwide hospitality exploration, as confirmed on December 17, 2025.

Cipla Limited, Maharashtra, India, set a record for the maximum number of healthcare professionals participating in a digital pledge drive to prevent COPD exacerbations. From November 13 to November 30, 2025, a total of 14,127 HCPs nationwide took the digital pledge to promote the “Focus on Mucus” initiative, aimed at improving disease outcomes for patients. This initiative was undertaken to raise large-scale awareness about mucus as a key contributor to disease progression, hospitalization, and symptom worsening, as confirmed on December 13, 2025.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Maharashtra, India, set the record for the tallest eco-friendly Christmas tree constructed from newspapers. On December 21, 2025, the organization created a 21 ft Christmas tree using 52 kg of newspapers collected from the local community. The initiative aimed to promote sustainable celebration practices by transforming everyday waste into a meaningful symbol of environmental responsibility. It emphasized the importance of recycling and adopting eco-friendly habits for a cleaner and greener future, as confirmed on December 21, 2025.

Harshath K. (born on December 14, 2019) of Kerala, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for recalling the countries of 165 landmarks and monuments in 5 minutes and 35 seconds by hearing the names of the landmarks and monuments, at the age of 5 years and 11 months, as confirmed on December 6, 2025.