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Celebration of Records at IBR Convocation

 


Greater Faridabad: In a dazzling spectacle, the third edition of the Convocation@IBRoffice event was held successfully, transforming the India Book of Records (IBR) premises in Faridabad into a euphoric celebration of passionate achievers. The entire IBR Team joined hands to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of the esteemed IBR achievers.

The achievers included Gantem Shouri Aryan, Yunay Gupta, Urvinder Pal Singh, Rakesh Kumar Chauhan, Aadithyan AV, Aaral Pravin Jadhavar, Shivkant Indoria Bhardwaj, Burzin Tehmtan Engineer, Yoddha Ramkrishna, Pawan Bansal, Manan Singh Tuli, Yug Jitendra Punjabi, Hruday Bharadwaj S, Preeti, Shivansh Bansal, Dr Pradeep Kumar Bhardwaj, Angad Bhardwaj, and Pankaj Jain.

Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury (Dr BRC), the visionary editor-in-chief of India Book of Records, shared insights into the journey of IBR, instilling pride and motivation. He bestowed mementos upon the achievers. He then briefed the guests and honored them, closing the ceremony on a high note for the achievers. Convocation@IBRoffice not only celebrated records but also became a beacon of inspiration, motivating each individual to reach new heights in their chosen vocations.

The event acted as a catalyst, reigniting the flame of talent within each participant, and inspiring them to strive for excellence. The achievers shared their stories, exemplifying perseverance and dedication. The presence of media ensured that the unsung stories of these achievers echoed far and wide, turning them into local and national stars.

India Book of Records was established in 2006. A team of talented professionals, led by Managing Editor, Mrs Neerja Roy Chowdhury, work tirelessly, following the International Protocol for Records. The 19th edition of the India Book of Records (2024) is about to be released soon. It is associated with the Asia Book of Records and boasts a records database of more than 50,000 entries.

Fastest kid to recite 1 to 20 multiplication tables

The record for being the fastest to recite multiplication tables from 1 to 20 was set by Gantem Shouri Aryan (born on August 2, 2018) of Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. He recited multiplication tables from 1 to 20 in 4 minutes and 36 seconds, at the age of 5 years, 2 months, and 14 days.

Youngest to win the National Kettlebell Championship

The record for being the youngest to win the 10th National Kettlebell Championship - 2023 was set by Yunay Gupta (born on May 13, 2017) of Guwahati, Assam. He won the 10th National Kettlebell Championship – 2023, in the Snatch category, which was held from March 18, 2023, to March 19, 2023, in Pune, Maharashtra, at the age of 5 years, 11 months, and 14 days.

Honored for unique Acupuncture skills

Urvinder Pal Singh (born on April 24, 1958) of Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, was honored for his acupuncture skills. He treated many patients suffering from frozen shoulders and they felt 80% to 90% recovery in just three minutes.

Fastest individual to recite the Sundar Kand

The record for being the fastest to recite the Sundar Kand was set by Rakesh Kumar Chauhan (born on June 1, 1980) of Bulandshahar, Uttar Pradesh. He recited the complete Sundar Kand in 40 minutes and 49 seconds.

Fastest to recite names of PMs and Presidents

The record for being the fastest to recite the names of Indian Prime Ministers and Presidents was set by Aadithyan AV (born on June 26, 2014) of Pathanamthitta, Kerala. He recited the names of all the Indian Prime Ministers and Presidents in just 32 seconds and 68 milliseconds, at the age of 7 years, 5 months, and 25 days.

Felicitation of a child for his sharp mind

Aaral Pravin Jadhavar (born on May 29, 2021) of Pune, Maharashtra, was felicitated for identifying the English alphabet, numbers from 1-10, 11 colors, 8 shapes, 14 parts of the body, 24 animals, 6 insects, 11 vehicles, 11 food items, 9 fruits, 12 vegetables, 18 household items, 20 actions, 8 opposite words, 4 professionals; reciting numbers from 1 to 30 and the days of the week, at the age of 2 years and 2 months.

Coconut husks peeled with teeth in 1 minute

The record for peeling the maximum number of coconut husks with teeth in one minute was set by Shivkant Indoria Bhardwaj (born on January 10, 1985) of Mahendragarh, Haryana. He peeled the husks of six coconuts with his teeth in one minute.

Jumping jacks performed in 1 hour by an individual

The record for performing the maximum number of jumping jacks in one hour was set by Burzin Tehmtan Engineer (born on March 22, 1991) of Mumbai, Maharashtra. He performed 5306 jumping jacks in one hour.

Maximum forward rolls performed in 1 minute

The record for performing the maximum number of forward rolls in one minute was set by Yoddha Ramkrishna (born on September 17, 2018) of Mumbai, Maharashtra. He performed 23 forward rolls in one minute at the age of 3 years, 3 months and 4 days.

Maximum personal diaries maintained by an individual

The record for maintaining the maximum number of personal diaries was set by Pawan Bansal (born on March 1, 1977) of Model Town, Delhi. He has maintained 20 personal diaries (one diary for each year) from May 31, 2003, to September 20, 2022.

A kid quickly identifies the flags of 35 countries

Manan Singh Tuli (born on January 18, 2020) of Delhi, was appreciated for identifying flags of 35 countries in 3 minutes and 45 seconds; and solving 30 riddle-based questions (Bee Riddle) correctly out of 35 questions in 8 minutes and 40 seconds at the age of 2 years and 10 months.

Child honored for making 80 sketches in 10 days

Yug Jitendra Punjabi (born on November 12, 2015) of Surat, Gujarat, was appreciated for making 80 sketches on various themes in 10 days, from July 8 to July 17, 2022, at the age of 6 years and 8 months.

Felicitation for identifying 100 vehicles in 7 minutes

Hruday Bharadwaj S (born on January 8, 2021) of Bengaluru, Karnataka, was appreciated for identifying 100 vehicles, including trucks, tractors, and models of cars, in 7 minutes and 20 seconds by viewing their pictures on a large screen, at the age of 2 years and 1 month.

Maximum plants’ names written on a glass bottle

The record for writing the names of the maximum number of plants on a glass bottle was set by Preeti (born on August 27, 2003) of Jind, Haryana. She wrote the names of 182 different plants in alphabetical order on a white-painted glass bottle using a marker pen.

Maximum countries’ geographical epithets recalled

The record for recalling the maximum number of countries’ geographical epithets in one minute was set by Shivansh Bansal (born on May 12, 2015) of Delhi. He recalled 54 countries’ geographical epithets in one minute, by viewing the names of the countries on a laptop screen, at the age of 8 years and 19 days.

Honored for receiving a DGBR Commendation Badge

Dr Pradeep Kumar Bhardwaj (born on October 28, 1978) of Delhi was appreciated for receiving a DGBR Commendation Badge from Lt General Rajeev Chaudhry, Director General of Border Roads Organisation (BRO), on June 7, 2023, for selfless service at various places.

Youngest volunteer to perform mountaineering training

The record for being the youngest volunteer to perform mountaineering and survival training exercises at a high altitude was set by Angad Bhardwaj (born on April 15, 2010) of New Delhi. He performed mountaineering and survival training exercises at a workshop held in association with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at Umling La Pass (19,024 ft; highest motorable road) from August 21 to August 25, 2023, at the age of 13 years, 4 months and 10 days.

Maximum yoga poses performed by an individual

The record for performing the maximum number of yoga poses while floating in the water was set by Pankaj Jain (born on November 8, 1968) of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He performed 32 yoga poses in 1 hour and 30 minutes while floating in the water, at Cawnpore Club Swimming Pool.


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