Author: ABR Team

Grand Master – Gouri G. Hiremath Gouri G. Hiremath (born on February 25, 2002) of Karnataka, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for performing and holding herself in the Balasana yoga pose (Child’s pose) for 1 hour, 22 minutes and 54 seconds, as confirmed on November 14, 2025.

Gowrinandan K. L. (born on December 28, 2011) of Karnataka, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for solving a 2 x 2 Mirror Cube blindfolded in 15 seconds, at the age of 13 years and 9 months, as confirmed on December 31, 2025.

Nav Bharat Nirman Samiti, Uttar Pradesh, India, set a record for the “Largest Handmade Bookmark Display.” The 4th edition of the Banaras Literature Festival (BLF 2026), held from January 29 to February 1 at Hotel Taj Ganges, Varanasi, showcased an extraordinary collection of 61,300 handmade bookmarks created by students and participants. This initiative aimed to honor India’s literary and cultural heritage, drawing inspiration from icons such as Buddha, Kabir, and Tulsidas, and reflected Varanasi’s deep-rooted legacy through craftsmanship, creativity, and poetic expression, as confirmed on February 1, 2026.

Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Maharashtra, India, set a record for preparing the largest quantity of Nachni (Finger Millet) Halwa in a single vessel. On February 8, 2026, under the guidance of Preeti Hiralkar, District Superintendent Agriculture Officer, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, a total of 1,184.5 kg of halwa was continuously cooked in a single kadhai. This initiative promoted millet consumption, nutrition awareness, and Gadchiroli’s tribal food heritage, as confirmed on February 8, 2026.

Mohit Singh Hada (born on October 3, 1996) from Baran, Rajasthan, set the record for the “Longest Continuous Solo Run Paying Tribute to Farmers”. On January 25, 2026, he started a remarkable run honouring the hard work and sacrifice of farmers. Beginning on the morning of January 25 and ending on January 26, 2026, it symbolized endurance, patriotism, and unity. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about the farmers’ crucial role in shaping India’s heritage and future, as confirmed on January 26, 2026.

Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology, Tamil Nadu, India, set the record for the maximum handmade gliders flown simultaneously by students at a single venue. On February 7, 2026, a total of 1,932 students gathered and flew 966 gliders, from schools, polytechnics, and colleges across Tamil Nadu. This initiative aimed to inspire young minds toward aerospace, drone technology, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning through a unique hands-on experience, as confirmed on February 7, 2026.

Vidhan Rathi (born on January 31, 2023) of Rajasthan, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for recalling 54 brand taglines in 3 minutes and 16 seconds by listening to the names of the branded products, at the age of 2 years and 11 months, as confirmed on January 20, 2026.

Leona Patriccia Kuraganti (born on January 25, 2018) of Andhra Pradesh, India, set a record for being the fastest to recite the capitals of all countries. She recited the capitals of all 195 (UN recognised) countries in 1 minute, 38 seconds and 45 milliseconds, at the age of 7 years, 10 months and 1 day, as confirmed on December 8, 2025.

JB Chemicals Ltd. set a record for Maximum Number of Patients Screened for Anemia Over a Duration of One Month. A total of 22764 patients were screened for anemia through camps organised all over India, starting on 4th Nov 2025, and continuing till 4th Dec 2026. The objective of the initiative was to diagnose the patients with anemia so that they can be managed in timely and proper manner. The record was officially confirmed on January 09,2026.

Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, Chairman of the World Records Union and Chief Editor of the India Book of Records, awarded two prestigious world records to the Sun Group of Vietnam on February 12, 2026 at the official opening of Sun World Vung Tau, Vietnam’s newest and most exciting tourist destination. The records were conferred at a special ceremony held at 9:00 a.m. The event, organised under the adjudication of the World Records Union which includes India Book of Records and Vietnam Book of Records, celebrated the groundbreaking achievements of Sun World Vung Tau, which promises to redefine the water park…