Author: Asia Book of Records Team

Kashika Selvam (born on March 6, 2008) of Malaysia set a record for being the youngest to interview the oldest Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir Mohamad (born on July 10, 1925). She interviewed the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Mahathir Mohamad aged 92 years, on July 10, 2018 at his residence, at the age of 10 years, 4 months and 4 days, as confirmed on August 8, 2023.

Zydus Healthcare, Maharashtra, India set a record for maximum nurses pledged to prevent Thrombophlebitis.  ‘The Unsung Heroes’ campaign was conducted nationwide from July 14, 2023 to September 14, 2023 to raise awareness about Thrombophlebitis, also has a separate portal theunsungheroes-nurses.com.  A total of 6,635 nurses took solemn oath to prioritise patients’ safety first and proactively work to prevent Thrombophlebitis as confirmed on September 18, 2023.

Rifah Taskeen (born on July 9, 2010) of Karnataka, India set the record for maximum vehicles driven by a girl. She drove a multitude of vehicles starting from two-wheelers to 4 wheelers and finally to large trucks, tractors, excavators at the HUDA Public School, Mysuru. In total the young teenager drove 8 vehicles skilfully, as confirmed on October 8, 2023.

The founder of Doll Making Enthusiasts (Facebook group) Roopa Sanjay (born on May 6, 1975) of Tamil Nadu, India set the record for maximum handmade gods and goddesses displayed at a single venue. A total of 79 people participated and prepared 1002 handmade Hindu Gods and Goddesses using fabric dolls, quilling dolls, vinyl dolls, wooden dolls, clay dolls, wireframe dolls, crochet dolls etc and displayed them at a single venue Garuda Mall, Bengaluru, as confirmed on October 9, 2023.

Ho Chi Minh City, on October 12, 2023, witnessed a remarkable celebration of literary excellence as Asia Book of Records honoured Vietnamese literary geniuses. The event was a true spectacle, marked by the presence of distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to the world of literature and records. Leading the event were two prominent figures, Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, the President of the World Records Union (WorldKings), and the General Director of Asia Book of Records, and Dr. Thang Van Phuc, former Deputy Minister of Home Affairs. Alongside them, luminaries from the Vietnam Records Association (VietKings) added an extra…

Ratheesh Varavoor (born on November 28, 1981) of Kerala, India, set a record for giving the maximum number of mono acting performances in Malayalam against drug addiction. He gave 173 mono acting performances in Malayalam against drug addiction at different venues including schools, colleges, art and cultural organisations of Kerala, as confirmed on July 4, 2023.

Kalaneshan Harshith (born on May 20, 2018) of Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for recalling the capitals of all the 195 (UN recognised) countries in 4 minutes, 11 seconds and 64 milliseconds at the age of 5 years, 2 months and 6 days, as confirmed on July 27, 2023.

Rithvik Ram Prasath (born on December 30, 2018) of Tamil Nadu, India (currently residing in Qatar), is titled as ‘Grand Master’ for writing odd numbers from 1 to 100. He wrote odd numbers from 1 to 100 in a notebook in 4 minutes and 13 seconds (using a pencil) at the age of 4 years, 1 month and 21 days, as confirmed on February 22, 2023.

Sai Sharad Bankar (born on November 9, 2013) of Maharashtra, India set the record for longest duration to dance while skating by a child. She skillfully danced to various Hindi and Marathi songs for 5 hours started at 11.00 a. m and ended at 4.20 p. m at the Adarsh Public School, Solapur, Maharashtra India, while wearing skates at the young age of 9 years 10 months 18 days as confirmed on September 27, 2023.

Ashok Bhardwaj (born on June 5, 1964) of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh made the biggest Rakhi measuring a total of 1150 feet and 25 feet in diameter was created in a matter of 2 days in a Zig-Zag pattern using cloth, woods, thread and wire. The Rakhi design is based on the theme of “Ladli Bhen” and the ‘Public welfare schemes of central and state government’ will be mentioned on both sides of the Rakhi displayed at the Bhardwaj house, Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, as confirmed on August 31, 2023.