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Agra:  The India Book of Records (IBR) is in the news once again for recognizing several top achievers in different fields. Some of these cases belong to the Asia Book of Records. Maximum push-ups performed by a female in one minute The record for performing the maximum number of push-ups in one minute was set by Shaleni Banthia (born on February 23, 1974) of Delhi. She performed 67 push-ups in one minute, as confirmed on June 16, 2023. Female with maximum educational degrees The record for receiving the maximum number of educational degrees was set by Dr. Edupuganti Padmaja Rani of Hyderabad, Telangana. She received 21 educational degrees including BSc, BEd, LLB, MSc/MEd- Maths, MA-Telugu/ Sanskrit/ Jyothisham/ Philosophy/ Predictive Astrology, PG Diploma in Engg, Vaastu, Medical Astrology, MPhil- Education, PhD Astrology, from various recognized universities.   The largest temple in the shape of lord Ganesha The record for the largest temple in the shape of Lord Ganesha w

  New Delhi: With long weekends just around the corner, there's no better time to plan a thrilling getaway than now! For those seeking an unforgettable experience, look no further than Dubai, a destination that offers an exceptional blend of culture, adventure, luxury, and more, all within a short flight from India. Bask in the blend of modernity and tradition, luxury and adventure, while you witness world-class attractions, iconic landmarks, and warm hospitality. Here are some of the reasons why Dubai should be on top of your list for the next long weekend: Accessibility: Dubai is connected to major cities in India through direct flights. With seamless connectivity and great offers,Dubai is an ideal choice for a quick holiday that is sure to leave you rejuvenated. Culinary Delights: Dubai's culinary options will leave you spoilt for choice. Enjoy a range of flavours and cuisines from around the world. From Michelin-starred restaurants to local Emirati dishes, authenti

New Delhi: GoDaddy Inc. , the company that helps entrepreneurs thrive, released the second set of survey findings from its GoDaddy 2023 Data Observatory today. The survey found more the majority of Indian small businesses plan to implement marketing activities for their website, including advertising on social media platforms (77%), creating a responsive design for their website (70%), positioning the company better on search engines (70%), and monitoring the traffic of their pages (68%). Additionally, GoDaddy’s Data Observatory finds 48% of small businesses in India, who currently do not have a business website, plan to build one within the next three months and 43% plan to do it in the next year.This underscores the continued importance of social media and creating a holistic digital marketing strategy. Furthermore, small businessessurveyed in India reported their keenness to build an online sales channel (65%) and create a mobile application (60%). With digitalization growing at

Mohali: On the morning of August 15th, the campus of Amity University Punjab, Mohali was full of pride and excitement as the faculty, staff and students got together to celebrate India's 77th Independence Day. The feeling in the air was really energetic, like there was electricity all around. Dr. RK Kohli, Vice Chancellor, unfurled the tricolor with utmost reverence. His inspiring address resonated with this year's theme - Nation First, Always First. The day's celebrations were not just about remembering the past; they were about celebrating how we come together as a country with different backgrounds and beliefs. The day was marked with a splendid parade and a march past, a true showcase of our unity in diversity.   One of the most exciting things during the celebration was a performance by the NSS unit students. They acted out a really captivating skit that showed the journey of our country – how it has grown, how we believe in democracy, and how we stand together f

Karnal : Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), announced the launch of its latest offering, the All-New Toyota Rumion, a new compact MPV boasting unmatched space, and excellent fuel efficiency in a stylish and premium new family car. Already a frontrunner in the Indian MPV segment, the launch of this seven-seater is expected to further boost Toyota’s presence in the market. Marking Toyota’s entry into the B-MPV segment, All New Toyota Rumion presents a prestigious and convenient option for families seeking comfort, convenience, reliability, and peace of mind. This backed by top performance and excellent fuel efficiency aptly caters to the evolving needs of customers in the compact MPV segment. The new compact MPV offers a choice between a 5-speed manual transmission and a smooth 6-speed automatic transmission, providing a seamless driving experience for both manual and automatic enthusiasts. The All New Toyota Rumion comes with an advanced infotainment system featuring a 17.78 cm Smartplay

Rashmika Mandanna, Fiama Brand Ambassador Sandalwood has been an integral part of bathing rituals across various cultures globally. The refreshing and relaxing scent of sandalwood is known to enhance positivity. ITC’s Fiama, amongst the leading personal wash brands in India, continues to disrupt and innovate in the wash segment, with the recent launch of the unique Fiama Sandalwood Oil and Patchouli Gel Bar. ITC Fiama gives the sandal soap a modern twist. The traditional opaque sandal soap category will witness an innovative experience with sandal in a transparent Gel Bar format. In addition, Patchouli as an ingredient with sandalwood oil brings in a fresh olfactive sensorial experience while preserving the traditional aspects that make sandal soaps special – its fragrance! The unique amalgamation of sandalwood oil and patchouli evokes a warm, earthy and exotic sensory experience that blends harmoniously to create a captivating and alluring long lasting fragrance.  The Gel Bar’s frag

Chandigarh : Students from North India mainly Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J & K, Uttarakhand and Delhi NCR have a great opportunity to realise their dreams to study abroad as over 55 top universities, colleges, and institutes from Canada, UK, US, New Zealand, Australia, and Dubai will participate in the prestigious ‘Higher Education Conclave’, HEC, at Hyatt Regency here on August 13. The conclave will also showcase many renowned Indian Universities. The mega event is being organised by Silver Fern Education Consultants. To share greater details about the conclave a press meet was addressed by the organisers and even representatives of a participating college. Almasto Kapoor, CEO, Silver Fern Education Consultants; Varun Atolia, Vice President, Global, Silver Fern Education Consultants, Gaurav Soni, Manager, International Recruitment and Business Development, South Asia and Middle East, Cambrian College, Canada and Saurabh Verma, Sr. South Asia Representative, Cambrian Coll

Top 10 Records- 1. Surya Namaskar, 2. Super Randonneur, 3. Chalo Mumma, 4. Pregnancy Fashion, 5. Women eBus, 6. Radio Show, 7. Menstrual Hygiene, 8. Road Safety, 9. Maha Yajna, 10. Ambedkar Cake. New Delhi: India Book of Records, the leading chronicle for amazing achievements, witnessed glittering feats this month. A compilation of some of the rarest records is presented below, which can inspire people to do more and better in the coming months. The top 10 records include Surya Namaskar with the support of a chair, Super Randonneur surgeon, Chalo Mumma walkathon, pregnancy fashion show, all-women electric intercity bus, non-stop radio show on sustainability, menstrual hygiene, and road safety awareness, Maha Datta Yajna and cake for Ambedkar Jayanti. Some of them got into the Asia Book of Records also.       Surya Namaskar with a chair The record for the maximum number of people performing Surya Namaskar with the support of a chair was set by Trinetri Yog Center of Vadodara, Gujar

From left - Umesh Gupta, Ramajit Kaur, Seema Rajpal, Shivani Gupta, Manmohan Khanna, Jit Kr Gupta, Rakesh Bansal, Anju Bala, Shelja Gupta, Atam Prakash Singh, KP Singh. Chandigarh:  Architect Manmohan Khanna has been elected as the Chairman of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Chandigarh Chapter, for the term 2023-25, in the recently concluded elections. He holds the distinction of being the Founder Chairman of this newly created Chapter, founded in the year 2015, and continued to head the unit till 2021. The installation ceremony programme was sponsored by JK Cement . Gopal Krishan, State Head, Sales and Marketing, JK Cement, and Amit Aggarwal, State Head, Technical, JK Cement and their team were present at the programme, who distributed the gifts also. Ar. Manmohan Khanna has also been the Founder Chairman of Chandigarh Centre of the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID) for 4 years during 2015-19. The newly elected team of the Chandigarh Chapter of IIA comprise

Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury at PEC Chandigarh Chandigarh: Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury (BRC) delivered a lecture on his popular invention the GRAD System, at a program organized under G-20/S-20 Outreach at Punjab Engineering College (PEC) Chandigarh here today. An alumnus of PEC, he also presented his new book 'Fish Tank Model for Heart Care' to Prof Baldev Setia, Director of PEC. In a program organized on the theme of Science, Technology and Society, Dr. BRC said that GRAD System has helped in reversing incurable diseases like cancer, thalassemia, kidney and liver failure, diabetes type 1-2, and brain tumor. Recently at a mega health awareness conference in Delhi, more than 35 patients from across the country narrated their joyful experiences of being cured by the GRAD System. Dr BRC said that with the help of medical engineering, treatment of incurable diseases is possible and this fact has also been proved in the clinical trials of the Health Ministry of Nepal and the Mini