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Record holders honoured at first Convocation at IBR office

IBR stars- 1. Vijata, 2. Dr Ranjit Das, 3. Rajesh Kr, 4. Dr Nitin Tupe, 5. Aarav Samir Savla , 6. Dimpal Roy, 7. GK Dhinesh Kr Gowri, 8. Karthi Radhakrishnan, 9. Julfina Ali, 10. Kashinath S. 11. Sanidhya Sharma

Faridabad: The India Book of Records (IBR) honoured some of its exceptional stars at an elegant Convocation programme held at the IBR office premises in Faridabad on September 9, 2023. The 11 lucky participants were presented with a memento and sash by Mrs Neerja Roy Chowdhury, Managing Editor of the India Book of Records. 


The IBR stars received a warm welcome, exclusive photoshoot, and media spotlight, and they were also given an opportunity to showcase their talent live. Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury, Chief Editor of IBR presented Achiever’s Kits to two record holders. The next Convocation@IBRoffice will take place on October 14, 2023.


The IBR stars honoured at IBR office included Ms Vijata (Gurugram), Dr Ranjit Das (Howrah, West Bengal), Rajesh Kumar (Delhi), Dr Nitin Tupe (Pune), Aarav Samir Savla (Mumbai), Dimpal Roy (Nalbari, Assam), GK Dhinesh Kumar Gowri (Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu), Karthi Radhakrishnan (Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu), Julfina Ali (Kolkata), Kashinath S. (Kozhikode, Kerala), and Sanidhya Sharma (Gurugram).


Longest to hold Padma Bakasana yoga pose
The record for being in the Padma Bakasana yoga pose for the longest duration was set by Vijata (41) of Gurugram, Haryana. She held herself in the Padma Bakasana yoga position, popularly known as the Crane Lotus pose, for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on April 13, 2022.


Maximum educational degrees received by an individual
The record for receiving the maximum number of educational degrees was set by Dr Ranjit Das (59) of Howrah, West Bengal. He received 23 educational degrees including three Bachelor's Degrees, one BEd, 13 Master's Degrees, three Post Graduation Diplomas, one Post Graduation Certification, one MPhil, along with one PhD.


Maximum paintings of Lord Ganesha made using different mediums
The record for making the maximum number of paintings of Lord Ganesha using different mediums was set by Rajesh Kumar (54) of Delhi. He made 719 paintings of Lord Ganesha using 71 mediums. These mediums included vegetable colours, kalam ink, charcoal, stone stick painting, pistachio powder, leaf cutting, newspapers, paint, tissue paper, foil, threads, wooden strips, Indian coins and carrom coins (wooden).


Developing a Career Simulator system
First Step to Career founder Dr Nitin Tupe (48) of Pune, Maharashtra, was appreciated for developing a Career Simulator system for the First Step to Career App (career counselling centre).


Certified as a Junior Open Water Scuba Diver 

Aarav Samir Savla of Mumbai, Maharashtra, was appreciated for being certified as a Junior Open Water Scuba Diver by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) on June 1, 2023 (PADI number 2306AA0312). He completed 7 dives with a total time of 244 minutes (4 hours and 4 minutes) within 3 days at Borneo Divers and Sea Sports, Sabah, Malaysia, at the age of 10 years.


Authoring a book titled ‘Beyond You’
Dimpal Roy (28) of Nalbari, Assam, was appreciated for authoring a book titled ‘Beyond You’ (ISBN: 979-88-89231-26-4) published by Notion Press. The book consists of 15 topics like Acceptance to Peace, Educate Yourself and The Universe is With You. It gives an insight into how to change one’s habits, behaviour and become a better version of oneself.


Maximum distance covered in a car across South Africa
The record for covering the maximum distance in a car across South Africa in 24 hours was set by GK Dhinesh Kumar (26) of Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. He started his expedition by car from Aggeneys (South Africa) on August 18, 2023, at 12.40 pm and reached Albertinia (South Africa) on August 19, 2023, at 12.25 pm, covering a distance of 2154 km in 23 hours and 45 minutes.


Film shot in single take with a single character
Nanmadhi Film House Pvt Ltd of Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, was appreciated for producing a feature film titled Aagaasathin Utharavu (An Order From The Sky), directed by Karthi Radhakrishnan in Tamil language with the theme ‘the relevance of rituals, the veracity of God’. The film was shot in real-time single take with a single character.


Writing a book of 34 poems ‘The Epic Poetry’
Julfina Ali of Kolkata, West Bengal, was appreciated for writing a book of 34 poems titled ‘The Epic Poetry’, published by Nayak Enterprise (Kplkata). She designed the front cover of the book herself at the age of 11 years and 5 months.


Memorising too much at a tender age

Kashinath S of Kozhikode, Kerala, was appreciated for recalling the names of 8 professionals, 7 continents, 14 districts of Kerala, 7 neighbouring countries, capitals of 28 Indian states, 5 vegetables; identifying 14 animals, 9 parts of the body, 9 colours, fruits, 12 shapes, 14 Prime Ministers of India and 12 Chief Ministers of Kerala; reading 12 words; and answering 9 questions at the age of 5 years and 3 months.


Playing the maximum number of musical instruments

The record for playing the maximum number of musical instruments in 30 minutes was set by Sanidhya Sharma of Gurugram, Haryana. He played 25 musical instruments including Sitar, Drums, Tabla, Pakhawaj, Clap Box, Dholak, Harmonium, Congo, Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Mouth Organ, Kanjira, Tumbi, Kalimba, Bongo and others in 30 minutes at the age of 15 years, 6 months and 1 day.

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