Author: ABR Team

Chinmayi De (born on September 27, 2021) of Karnataka, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for reading 100 English sight words (in alphabetical order), while performing 275 anticlockwise hula hoop spins, in 2 minutes and 46 seconds by viewing the words on a TV screen, at the age of 4 years and 3 months, as confirmed on January 16, 2026.

Haasya Reddy Chintalapudi (born on June 25, 2017) of Andhra Pradesh, India, set a record for being the fastest to recite all the elements of the periodic table while solving a Pyramid Cube and performing hula hoop spins. She recited all the118 elements of the periodic table in 1 minute, 5 seconds and 72 milliseconds, while simultaneously performing hula hoop spins (around her waist) and solving a Pyramid Cube (Pyraminx), at the age of 8 years, 6 months and 18 days, as confirmed on January 16, 2026.

Dileep Rajan and Princy Acca Titus from Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India, set the record for the first Indian couple to visit the New Seven Wonders of the World. The couple journeyed across continents and cultures, visiting all the New Seven Wonders of the World: The Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza, The Roman Colosseum, and The Taj Mahal. The objective was to inspire global exploration, promote appreciation of world heritage, and encourage Indians to engage with diverse cultures through travel, as confirmed on December 11, 2025.

District Administration Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, India, set a record for the “Maximum Haemoglobin Tests Conducted Among Women in a Single Day”. On January 19, 2026, under the health initiative “Sugadh Toori – Aaj Svasthya, Kal Sashakt,” implemented through Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and allied programs, a total of 49,036 women were provided haemoglobin screening. The objective of the event was to promote long-term women’s health, empowerment, and well-being, as confirmed on January 19, 2026.

Minakshi Prasad (born on March 15, 2022) of Kerala, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for identifying and naming 180 types of medical apparatus and equipment in 5 minutes and 39 seconds by viewing the images of medical apparatus and equipment on a laptop screen, at the age of 3 years and 9 months, as confirmed on January 15, 2026.

Bol Bam Seva Evam Kalyan Samiti, Bhilai, under the guidance of Daya Singh, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India, set a record for the largest devotional gathering for ‘Shiv Baarat’ offerings. On February 15, 2026, 54,610 devotees participated in the collective procession and offerings at the temple. This initiative was undertaken to revive the devotional values of ancient mythological traditions and to promote positive well-being among youth, as confirmed on February 15, 2026.

Taal Group, Surat, Gujarat, India, set the record for the largest youth participation and display in folk dance and art. On February 13–14, 2026, Taal Group and Rangini, along with the Surat Municipal Corporation and CIOFF India organized ‘Rangini’ – A Youth Art Festival. The festival brought together 2,014 artists and students from 27 schools and traditions, promoting India’s folk culture through dance performances, folk art workshops, music, youth showcase, and art displays, as confirmed on February 14, 2026.

Dwadhasy M. Pillai (born on June 24, 2014) of Kerala, India, set a record for collecting the maximum number of denomination coins and currency notes of different countries. She collected 1,056 denomination coins from 66 countries, and 223 currency notes from 54 countries, including Russia, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Japan and India, from 2023 to date, at the age of 11 years and 14 days, as confirmed on August 12, 2025.

Mihan Juvale (born on July 22, 2019) of Maharashtra, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for solving a single Pyramid Cube (Pyraminx) in 4.51 seconds, at the age of 6 years and 5 months, as confirmed on January 21, 2026.

Siddha Dey (born on December 12, 2014) of West Bengal, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for performing 28 rhythmic gymnastic movements, consisting of 3 ribbon dances, 21 variations of hula hoop spins (using single and double hula hoops) and 4 other movements in 1 minute and 42 seconds, at the age of 11 years, as confirmed on January 8, 2026.