Author: ABR Team

The Professional Skills Enrichment Committee (PSEC) of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), set a record for the maximum skill enrichment programs conducted in a fortnight. A total of 79 skill enrichment programs covering the topics branding skills, communication skills, critical thinking, networking, problem-solving, and time management were organised from July 13, 2024 to July 25, 2024 across various cities to commemorate World Youth Skills Day, as confirmed on February 10, 2025.

A.D.N.S.V. Prasad (born on March 21, 1976) of Andhra Pradesh, India, set a record for collecting the maximum number of Red Cross stamps of different countries. He has collected 1313 different Red Cross stamps of 177 countries from 2011 to 2024, as confirmed on December 23, 2024.

This certificate is awarded to Dipmala Singha for visiting the maximum number of heritage sites and historical landmarks on a scooty, along with a co-rider on the pillion. They embarked on their expedition at 8.04 am from Jammikunta (Telangana) on October 2, 2024; visited 31 heritage sites and historical landmarks (14 UNESCO heritage sites and 17 historical landmarks). They completed the expedition at 7.02 pm on October 14, 2024 at Jammikunta (Telangana), covering 2852 km in 12 days, 10 hours and 58 minutes, as confirmed on November 22, 2024.

Arpita Paul (born on April 17, 1987) of West Bengal, India, set a record for visiting the maximum number of heritage sites and historical landmarks on a scooty, along with a co-rider on the pillion. They embarked on their expedition at 8.04 am from Jammikunta (Telangana) on October 2, 2024; visited 31 heritage sites and historical landmarks (14 UNESCO heritage sites and 17 historical landmarks). They completed the expedition at 7.02 pm on October 14, 2024 at Jammikunta (Telangana), covering 2852 km in 12 days, 10 hours and 58 minutes, as confirmed on November 22, 2024.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (Recura Alfa & Recura Ginova) of Hyderabad, India, set the record for Maximum Gastroenterologists and Gastro Surgeons Pledged Virtually to Promote Pancreatic Wellness. A total of 6379 Gastroenterologists and Gastro Surgeons pledged virtually across Pan India from November 7, 2024 to November 21, 2024 to raise awareness about maintaining optimal pancreatic wellness and mitigating risk factors to ensure a healthy pancreas, as confirmed on November 29, 2024.

Hrishikesh Kanhikulangara (born on April 23, 1993) of Kerala, India, set a record for rowing the maximum distance on an indoor rowing machine in one minute. He rowed 331 meters on an indoor rowing machine in one minute, as confirmed on January 2, 2025.

Mihan Shubhangi Sachin Arke (born on August 2, 2019) of Maharashtra, India, set a record for reading the maximum number of English words in one minute. He read 232 English words in one minute, at the age of 5 years, 4 months and 10 days, as confirmed on December 17, 2024.

Tarannum Bajaj (born on July 2, 2012) of Punjab, India, set a record for being the youngest nail artist. She completed a professional nail art course and created different nail art designs for various people, at the age of 12 years, 4 months and 20 days, as confirmed on January 10, 2025.

Lavanya (born on July 30, 2013) of Haryana, India, set a record for being the fastest to complete a half marathon distance non-stop on a football ground. She completed a half marathon distance of 21.1 km in 2 hours and 3 minutes by running nonstop on a football ground, at the age of 11 years, 5 months and 3 days, as confirmed on January 2, 2025.

Vismay K. Chandrashekhar (born on January 15, 2001) of Kerala, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for playing 405 double strokes on a snare drum in 30 seconds, using drum sticks, as confirmed on January 2, 2025.