Author: Asia Book of Records Team

Shruti Sharma (born on December 22, 2004) of Assam, India, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for clicking 145 photographs of plants and vegetables with an Apple iPhone 15 in 5 minutes, as confirmed on May 21, 2024.

CCRYN-Yoga Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, set a record with the most healthcare professionals performing Common Yoga Protocol on the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY-2024) at PGI Sports Complex, Sector-12, Chandigarh-160012, India. A total of 1924 HCPs performed common yoga protocol on International Day of Yoga. The aim is to promote the well-being of healthcare professionals and encourage mindfulness practices for sustained health, as confirmed on June 21, 2024.

Vishwatmak Jangli Maharaj Ashram Trust Sadguru Atma Malik Mauli, Atma Malik Educational and Sports complex Kokamthan of Ahmednagar Manmad highway, Shirdi set the record for the maximum Surya namaskar performed by students. A total of 24799692 Surya Namaskar was performed by 7200 students and staff every day from June 21, 2023 until March 31, 2024. Every student and teacher from the educational institute, practised 12 Surya Namaskars daily, on the ground, in the hostel, and at home, in the morning, as confirmed on March 31, 2024.

Mr. Son Kieu Phong (born on July 10, 1979) of Tra Vinh province, Vietnam, set a record for possessing “Nhat Long Giang” – The unique double-sided sculpture carved from a single apitong tree stump, representing Culture, History, and Nature. The 8.7-ton artwork is 6 m long and 4 m tall. The obverse side is engraved with images of the zodiac animals, the prominent clock and map of Vietnam in the centre. The reverse side features 70 animal images, emphasising the importance of environmental and endangered species preservation. The record was confirmed on March 21, 2024.

Corona Remedies Pvt. Ltd of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, set the record for screening the maximum number of patients for peripheral neuropathy using a biothesiometer in a single week. During the World Neuropathy Awareness Week, from May 5, 2024 to May 11, 2024, they screened a total of 21,012 patients and 1231 camps were organized across India, as confirmed on May 11, 2024.

GKNMH Medical Research Institute & Out-Patient Centre (GKNM IOP) of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India set the record for the largest integrated out-patient centre. Spanning 3.3 lakh square feet on 2.39 acres, it houses 30 medical departments and 200 experienced doctors. With 6 floors (Ground + 5floors) and 2 basements, it offers comprehensive services including diagnostics, urgent care, and day-care surgeries. Other services include Yoga and Acupuncture, round-the-clock pharmacy and home care services, as confirmed on June 22, 2024.

Velammal Bodhi Campus of Tamil Nadu, India set the record ‘ Maximum Students Performing Yoga Asanas Across the State’. A total of 15,119 students from Velammal Bodhi Campus, a group of schools with 29 branches across Tamil Nadu, simultaneously performed various yoga asanas, including Surya Namaskar, Tadasana, Padahasathasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Trikonasana, and Pranayama such as Kapalabhati, Nadishodhana Pranayama, Sitali Pranayama, Bhramari Pranayama, and Dhyana, to celebrate International Day of Yoga in Chennai and other branches across Tamil Nadu, as confirmed on June 21, 2024.

Vikaash Kumar Selvakumar Mythili (born on April 19, 2007) of Tamil Nadu, India set the record for being the youngest to develop an innovative Safety Helmet for Miners. He developed a composite safety helmet measuring 54cm x 55cm head circumference for miners using luffa fibre and glass fibre using compression moulding technique. The helmet is light weight and incorporated with various smart sensors which detects hazardous events and secures the life of miners in mining industries. He also received the winner certificate from smart India hackathon 2022, as confirmed on March 30, 2024.

Micro Labs, Karnataka, India set the record for the maximum hcps taking an online pledge for salt reduction. A total of 12156 doctors (Cardiologists, Consultant Physicians, General Physicians) across India took the pledge with the help of Baton to create awareness on dietary salt reduction, (started on May1, 2024 and ended on May 31, 2024) as excess dietary salt consumption is one of the major reasons for Hypertension as confirmed on June 1, 2024.

B. Braun Medical (India) Pvt. Ltd. of Mumbai, Maharashtra India set the record for ‘Maximum Nurses Taking Virtual Pledge for Awareness on Infection Prevention’ in association with Infusion Nurses Society. This achievement reflects the shared commitment to fostering infection prevention awareness and acknowledges the invaluable contribution of nursing professionals to public health. Nurses from all corners of India came together, contributing to an impressive tally of 33,000 pledges, from April 15 to April 30, 2024, as confirmed on May 18, 2024.