Author: Asia Book of Records Team

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.

Chittorgarh Seva Sansthan of Rajasthan, India, set the record for the maximum helmets distributed while taking the road safety pledge. A total of 18000 people above the age of 18 years were distributed steel bird helmets and simultaneously took pledge on Road Safety Awareness, under the themes of ‘Badalo Soch Helmet Nahi Hai Bojh’, ‘Yuva Jagrat-Desh Jagrat’ & ‘Yuva Surakshit-Desh Surakshit’ at the same place in a single day, as confirmed on September 17, 2023.

Godrej Industries Limited & Associate Companies set the record for the maximum voluntary blood donations by an organization in a single day. A total of 2151 units of blood were collected between 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The donors assembled at the blood donation camps setup across the various Manufacturing Units / Regional Offices and Real Estate sites and donated blood from morning till evening as confirmed on August 8, 2023.

Room to Read India Trust, New Delhi, India, set the record for maximum participants read together at multiple locations, wherein a total of 659770 participants including school students, teachers, school staff, parents and government officials from 10 states joined together and read books. The activity started at 11.00 am and continued till 11.30 am at 5909 schools and other venues, as confirmed on September 1, 2023.

Phoenix Crew Club of Tamil Nadu, India set the record for the maximum participants in duet performance. A total of 220 singers from different age groups and from various parts of Tamil Nadu came together at the same platform and sang a total of 110 duet songs for 10 hours and 30 minutes to pay tribute to the legendary singer Mr. S.P. Balasubramanium at Sir. Pitti, Thiyagaraya Auditorium, Tamil Nadu, India on September 23, 2023.