Author: ABR Team

Jeep India, a part of Stellantis India Pvt. Ltd set the record for the largest digital collection of Ganpati Wishes wrapped on a car for Ganesh Chaturthi. From August 27 to September 6, 2025, a digital QR code-based campaign was conducted across India, allowing users to scan a code and write their personal wishes for Lord Ganesha. A total of 1,96,847 digital wishes were collected and carefully arranged as a vinyl wrap on a single Jeep SUV car, symbolizing collective devotion while honoring traditional values in a modern format, as confirmed on September 5, 2025.

ITC Food Business Division (Aashirvaad Brand), Maharashtra, India, set the record for the biggest distribution of Ganesh idols on wheat grain. From August 27 to September 5, 2025, a total of 2,005 intricately crafted miniature Ganesh idols on wheat grains were distributed as blessings to individuals during Ganesh Utsav. The initiative aimed to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with Aashirvaad, seamlessly integrating this essence into a unique festive activation. By blending devotion, tradition, and innovation, ITC celebrated the festival in a meaningful way, setting a benchmark in creativity and craftsmanship, as confirmed on September 6, 2025.

The Rotary Club of Jodhpur Sanskar, Rajasthan, India, set a record for the maximum number of people participating in the Langdi race at a single venue. On August 30, 2025, under the guidance of Dr. Vibha Bhoot, a total of 679 participants from across Rajasthan gathered to promote the traditional game, encouraging youth to focus on physical fitness and cultural heritage. This initiative aimed to raise awareness about the importance of preserving traditions while shaping a healthier, value-driven future for young people, as confirmed on August 30, 2025.

Sandip University, Maharashtra, India, set a record for the maximum participation in a Generative AI Tech Hackathon. Held from August 21 to August 22, 2025, with a total participation of 1,746, the event was organized by the School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Department of Computer Science at Sandip University, in collaboration with ESDS Software Solution Limited. The hackathon focused on domains like HealthTech, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and Sustainability, with an emphasis on Generative AI. The initiative aimed to foster innovation, technical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration, supporting India’s digital transformation goals, as confirmed on August 22, 2025.

Shaniba P. (born on February 14, 2001) of Kerala, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for defining 950 terms of Chemistry and its branches, including Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry, in 1 hour, 9 minutes and 16 seconds, as confirmed on August 2, 2025.

Dr. Mandana Donoghue, Founder & Director of Oral Pathology 360, in collaboration with an international expert panel and IODCPC25, Karnataka, India, set the record for the Largest Global Concordance Study on Grading Oral Epithelial Dysplasia, held from April 20–26, 2025. Sixty oral pathologists worldwide participated in grading standardized histopathology slides. While the study was based on cases later discussed during the IODCPC25 Pre-Conference Slide Discussion, all diagnoses were submitted independently beforehand. The initiative reflects global collaboration in advancing diagnostic accuracy and patient care, as confirmed on June 27, 2025.

Aayra Parth Kothari (born on October 14, 2019) of Maharashtra, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for typing the letters of the English alphabet from A to Z (in small letters without space) on a laptop (Speed Typing Online) using the right index finger in 9 seconds and 725 milliseconds, at the age of 4 years and 11 months, as confirmed on October 7, 2024.

Nitesh Pandey (born on August 6, 2003) of Madhya Pradesh, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for filing all 75 patents together in one day on August 10, 2025, for innovations in the fields of robotics and automation technology, through the official e-filing portal of the Intellectual Property India Office (Kolkata), as confirmed on August 26, 2025.

Sai Karthikeya Saurav M. (born on February 26, 2018) of Karnataka, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for making 16 Rubik’s Cube mosaic images of Goddess Durga, Lord Ram, Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva, Virat Kohli, Ratan Tata, Narendra Modi, Indian flag and more, at the age of 7 years and 5 months, as confirmed on August 14, 2025.

Abhijit Singh Kohli (born on September 11, 1988) of Maharashtra, India, along with three friends, set a record for visiting the maximum number of Buddhist heritage sites in India and Nepal on motorcycles. They visited 20 Buddhist heritage sites together in India and Nepal, including Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Bodh Gaya and Sarnath (16 in India and 4 in Nepal), in 21 days from January 25, 2025 to February 14, 2025, covering 5,149 km on motorcycles, as confirmed on March 21, 2025.