World Record

Indore achieved a new world record for creating a human chain Indian map on August 13. The biggest human chain creating India's map to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav honoring 75 years of independence of India was recorded in the World Book of Records. The event was organized by Divya Shaktipeeth's social institution "Jwala." and over 5000 school children, social workers, and other individuals joined together to construct the map. 

Yash Mansukhbhai Moradiya, a yoga instructor, has created a Guiness world record for the longest duration of holding scorpion pose. Yash, who's currently in Dubai, held the pose for 20 minutes and four seconds. "Vrischikasana, also known as scorpion pose, is a dynamic and powerful pose," said the yoga master. According to Yash, the scorpion pose requires ample score strength and great shoulder mobility.

Daughter of Navy Officer Madan Rai, who is also an autistic child, created history by swimming from Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in just 13 hours. The 13-year-old Jiya Rai started swimming as per doctor's advice, after she lost the ability to speak. Jiya also holds a record for swimming in open at 14 km/hour speed. Notably, Jiya has been awarded 2022 Pradhanmantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in the open swimming category.

The USA's citizen Nick DiGiovanni and Lynn Davis from Japan created a world record by making a giant cake pop weighing 44.24 kg. DiGiovanni shared a video of the process on Instagram in which he was seen with Davis while making such a large cake pop. ''World Record Cake Pop,'' read the caption. It has so far received over 31 lakh likes. ''Wow that's seriously EPIC!!,''… read-more

Neville Sharp, an Australian man made it to the books of Guinness World Records for burping at the loudest note of 112.4 decibels. Reportedly, his burp was louder than an electric drill, and was even eligible to be compared with the sound of a trombone or trumpet. Previously, the record was held by Paul Hahn from England, whose burp was recorded at 109.9 decibels.