Author: ABR Team

V. Sreekumar of Kerala, India, set a record for covering the maximum number of districts and Union territories in a self-driven vehicle. He began his journey from Kalady on January 8, 2025, and concluded at Kozhikode, Kerala on April 5, 2025. He travelled through 740 districts across 28 states in India and 6 Union Territories of India. This expedition tests the endurance and determination of the rider, navigating diverse and often challenging terrains, including steep mountain passes, remote rural roads, dense forests, and harsh weather conditions, as confirmed on April 7 2025.

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited set the record for the maximum number of HCPs pledging to support dancing to fight against hypertension. A total of 5,139 HCPs joined this awareness movement to promote a “Tension Free Life” through dance. Recognizing the role of physical activity in managing hypertension, this initiative highlighted dance as a powerful and enjoyable tool to reduce stress and improve heart health, as confirmed on May 12, 2025.

Yash Shekhar (born on January 10, 1982) of New Delhi, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for performing static apnea, wherein he held his breath underwater for 4 minutes and 14 seconds in a stationary position in a swimming pool, as confirmed on April 15, 2025.

Shree Tapi Brahmcharyashram Sabha of Gujarat, India, set the record for conducting the maximum co-curricular activities for students by an organisation. On the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the trust, it organised a total of 217 events in the academic year 2024-2025, aimed at promoting family values, societal welfare, youth skill development, and environmental awareness at local, state, and national levels, as confirmed on April 12, 2025.

J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited, Maharashtra, India set the record for the maximum number of people screened for microalbuminuria at multiple locations. A total of 17, 244 people screened at multiple location between March 3, 2025 to March 15, 2025 The objective of the Microalbuminuria test is to check for very small amounts of albumin, a protein, in a urine sample, which helps in early detection of kidney damage, as confirmed on March 24, 2025.

Akshayashakti Welfare Association, Thane, Maharashtra, in association with Strokes Art Studio, Artion Communications Pvt Ltd and Namaste India Magazine of Maharashtra, India, set the record for the shortest time taken to create a peace-theme painting to commemorate Earth Day. The artists took a total of 40 minutes to complete the painting measuring 120 meters, under the initiative – Paint 4 P’s (Planet, People, Progress and Peace). The event brought together many people from diverse professional backgrounds, as confirmed on April 20, 2025.

Akshatraj Poudel (born on March 25, 2022) of Morang, Nepal, set a record for being the youngest to play Madal. He played the Madal (a two-faced traditional Nepali drum) continuously for 3 minutes and 6 seconds as an accompaniment to the  harmonium and a Nepali folk song, at the age of 3 years, as confirmed on March 25, 2025.

Advika Suraj (born on October 21, 2019) of Kerala, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for writing numbers from 100 to 0 simultaneously with both hands (ambidextrously) on paper in 8 minutes, 52 seconds and 95 milliseconds, using a pencil, at the age of 5 years and 1 month, as confirmed on December 19, 2024.

Raveenraj (born on September 3, 2005) of Tamil Nadu, India, set a record for making the lightest satellite. He made a lightweight satellite (weighing 7.31 grams and measuring 18 mm x 33.3 mm), using a microcontroller, OLED display, copper wire antenna, ultra-thin lithium battery and other components, at the age of 19 years, 6 months and 10 days, as confirmed on April 7, 2025.

Shaurya Menghani (born on April 24, 2017) of Maharashtra, India (currently residing in UAE), set a record for being the youngest to author an illustrated trilogy on adventures with a pet dog. He authored three illustrated English books in series on adventures with his pet dog Velvet titled ‘Velvet Explores Space’ (ISBN: 979-83-00164-26-3), ‘Velvet Explores the UAE’ (ISBN: 979-83-08322-34-4) and ‘Velvet Explores the SDGs’ (ISBN: 979-83-10990-73-9), published by Young Author Academy, at the age of 7 years, 10 months and 3 days, as confirmed on March 19, 2025.