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Pandit Ronu Majumdar: I dedicate my Padma Shri to families of Kashmir victims

Flautist Pandit Ronu Majumdar received the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. He dedicated his award to the families of the Kashmir victims.

Pandit Ronu Majumdar receiving Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu(Photo: Shrikant Singh/ANI)

htcity

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 03:32 PM IST

ByDeep Saxena

Woman sets world record with largest collection of Minions memorabilia

Liesl Benecke from Australia has bagged a Guinness World Record for amassing over 1,000 pieces of Minions merchandise.

Her collection features pieces from around the world, including Singapore, Japan, Italy, the US, Portugal, Taiwan, and China.(Guinness World Record)

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Published on Apr 27, 2025 02:39 PM IST

BySimran Singh

Over 900 play Monopoly in tribute to girl who died of cancer, break world record

Over 900 people played Monopoly in Sydney to honour a young girl who lost her battle with brain cancer.

In Sydney, over 900 people played Monopoly in memory of a young girl who died of brain cancer.(Representational image/Unsplash)

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 07:15 AM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

More than you can chew: Swetha Sivakumar explores extreme food records

What makes someone grow the biggest pumpkin or bake the largest loaf in the world? Exactly how risky are those eating competitions? Take a look.

Where do you draw the line?: Shaggy and Scooby-Doo.

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 19, 2025 04:54 PM IST

BySwetha Sivakumar

Around 20K students perform 108 Surya Namaskaras in Andhra Pradesh, set record

Around 20,000 participants, including over 13,000 girls, performed 108 Surya Namaskaras for about two hours, setting a Guinness World Record.

Around 20,000 students, including over 13,000 girls, performed 108 Surya Namaskaras for about two hours to set Guinness World Record. (Representative image)

education

Published on Apr 08, 2025 03:27 PM IST

ANI | , Alluri

California woman sets Guinness World Record with 9.75 cm tongue

Chanel Tapper, a California resident, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest female tongue, measuring 9.75 cm (3.8 inches) from tip to top lip.

Her tongue is comparable to the size of an iPhone, making it twice as long as the average human tongue.(Instagram/@GWR)

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Published on Mar 31, 2025 04:12 PM IST

BySimran Singh

Indian man claims his 6th Guinness World Records title with watermelons, cards

In a post, Aditya Kodmur revealed that he broke his own record from 2023 with this feat. His trick amazed social media users.

Aditya Kodmur who recently claimed his 6th Guinness World Records title. (Instagram/@aditya.v.kodmu)

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Updated on Mar 22, 2025 07:21 PM IST

ByTrisha Sengupta

Meet 8-year-old Jack Martin Pressman, youngest kid to experience zero gravity

At the age of eight years and 33 days, Jack Martin Pressman from the USA bagged this impressive Guinness World Record. A US company organised his flight.

Eight-year-old Jack Martin Pressman performing mid-air tricks while in zero gravity. (Guinness World Records)

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Updated on Mar 20, 2025 06:31 AM IST

ByTrisha Sengupta

Meet 7-year-old Samyuktha Narayanan, world's youngest Taekwondo instructor

Guinness World Records shared a series of photos of Samyuktha Narayanan, who claimed the title of “Youngest Taekwondo Instructor” at the age of seven.

Seven-year-old Samyuktha Narayanan has stunned the world with her Taekwondo skills. (Instagram/@guinnessworldrecords)

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Updated on Mar 19, 2025 09:16 AM IST

ByTrisha Sengupta

Indian athlete Vispy Kharadi sets Guinness World Record for Hercules pillar hold

Indian athlete Vispy Kharadi set a Guinness World Record by holding Hercules pillars for over two minutes.

The pillars, inspired by Greek architecture, stood at 123 inches in height and had a diameter of 20.5 inches. (X/@GWR)

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Published on Mar 15, 2025 09:09 AM IST

BySimran Singh

108-year-old world's oldest barber honored for 94-year career, shares wisdom

Shitsui Hakoishi, a 108-year-old barber from Japan, has been recognised by Guinness World Records for her remarkable 94-year-long career.

Shitsui Hakoishi started er career in 1931.(@GWR)

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 11:02 AM IST

BySimran Singh

Indian man with 'werewolf syndrome' sets Guinness World Record for hairiest face

Lalit Patidar, an 18-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, has set the Guinness World Record for the hairiest face on a man.

Lalit Patidar, 18, has hypertrichosis, a rare condition with only 50 documented cases globally.(Instagram/ lalitpatidar520)

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Published on Mar 06, 2025 07:10 PM IST

ByMuskaan Sharma

Thai couple who broke world record with 58-hour kiss announce separation

The Thai couple who held the Guinness World Record for the longest kiss (58 hrs, 35 mins) in 2013 have announced their separation.

Thai couple who set the longest kiss record in 2013, announced their separation.(X/@GWR)

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Updated on Mar 05, 2025 02:59 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Maha Kumbh: 15,000 sanitation workers aim for Guinness Record

Over 620 million devotees have participated in the Maha Kumbh, with final major bath on February 26.

Up to 15,000 sanitation workers took part in a cleanliness push across many locations during the present Maha Kumbh, which is seeing a massive influx of devotees. This endeavour attempted to achieve a new Guinness World Record(ANI)

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Published on Feb 25, 2025 07:33 AM IST

ANI |

Mahakumbh: Sanitation workers set new Guinness Record

15,000 workers undertake world’s biggest floor sweep together at four sites, final validation in 3 days

Sanitation workers setting the world record at Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj on Monday (HT Photo)

cities

Published on Feb 24, 2025 09:59 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Brazilian couple breaks record with 84 years of marriage, has over 100 grandkids

At 105 and 101 years old, Manoel and Maria Dino have been married for 84 years, setting a record while cherishing their legacy of over 100 grandchildren.

They raised 13 children, who later expanded their lineage to 55 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.(Instagram/@GWR)

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Updated on Feb 17, 2025 12:18 PM IST

BySimran Singh

Chinese chef sets Guinness World Record with noodles thinner than a hair strand

Chinese chef Li Enhai sets a Guinness World Record for the thinnest noodles at 0.18 mm, sparking mixed reactions on social media.

htcity

Updated on Feb 05, 2025 06:11 PM IST

ByAkshita Prakash

Turkish man sets new Guinness World Record for the longest axe throw at 183 feet

A Turkish man set a new Guinness World Record by throwing an axe 183 feet, 8.72 inches, surpassing the previous record of 143 feet held by an American.

A Turkish man broke the Guinness World Record by throwing an axe a distance of 183 feet, 8.72 inches.
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Updated on Feb 02, 2025 12:35 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Asha Bhosle: Whatever I am today is because of Saraswati Maa’s blessings

In an exclusive chat with us on Saraswati Puja, music legend Asha Bhosle explains her love for the deity and how she feels on being compared to her.

htcity

Updated on Feb 02, 2025 03:12 AM IST

BySoumya Vajpayee

This Indian film holds the world record for most songs, not DDLJ, Taal, Rockstar

An Indian film that released in 1932 had 72 songs, with every major character their own entry track.

A still from the 1932 film, Indrasabha.(NFDC)

entertainment

Updated on Jan 27, 2025 01:09 PM IST

ByAbhimanyu Mathur

Over 5,000 folk, tribal artists at R-Day parade; set Guinness World Record

The choreography celebrated the themes of Viksit Bharat, Virasat bhi Vikas bhi, and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.

Republic Day 2025: 5,000 artists from across different cultures of India covered the entire Kartavya Path to display their performance.(DD)

india news

Published on Jan 27, 2025 04:34 AM IST

ANI |

Canadian photographer breaks world record for underwater model photoshoot

Canadian photographer set a new Guinness World Record for the deepest underwater photoshoot at 50 meters on the Hydro Atlantic shipwreck.

Canadian photographer Steven Haining broke the world record for the deepest underwater photoshoot.
(Instagram/modeladventurer)

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Updated on Jan 24, 2025 05:01 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Nandini partners with Chai Point, to serve 1 crore tea cups at Maha Kumbh Mela

This partnership highlights Nandini's commitment to expanding its footprint in the northern markets of India.

The Maha Kumbh has begun in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, with four crore devotees set to take a holy dip on January 13-14.

cities

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 03:35 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Flautist Pandit Ronu Majumdar achieves Guinness World Record with 546 musicians

Pandit Ronu Majumdar performs with a symphony of 546 musicians at the historic Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh achieving a Guinness World Record.

Pandit Ronu Majumdar with 546 musicians in Gwalior

htcity

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 12:11 PM IST

BySoumya Vajpayee

Indian ‘Drill Man’ inserts nails into nose after stopping fans with tongue

Indian “Drill Man,” Kranthi Kumar Panikera, has several records to his name, including the recent one where he inserted nails into his nose with a hammer.

The image shows the “Drill Man” who inserted nails into his nose using a hammer. (Instagram/@guinnessworldrecords)

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Updated on Jan 11, 2025 12:01 PM IST

ByTrisha Sengupta

Why flying is different for the world’s tallest woman. She reveals in a video

The world's tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, recently visited UK and US. A video on Instagram shows how she travelled on a flight during her recent adventures.

The world’s tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, explains how it feels to travel in flight. (Instagram/@guinnessworldrecords)

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Updated on Jan 07, 2025 09:16 AM IST

ByTrisha Sengupta

Indian ‘drill man’ Kranthi Kumar stops 57 fans with his tongue. Watch

Kranthi Kumar Panikera from Telangana set a Guinness World Record by stopping 57 electric fans with his tongue in just one minute.

Kranthi Kumar Panikera is a resident of Suryapet, Telangana.(Instagram/@GWR)

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Published on Jan 03, 2025 01:40 PM IST

BySimran singh

4 booked for cheating in Kochi event where MLA fell off stage

The FIR was filed on the complaint of a parent of a child who had taken part in the “Mridanganadam” event at which 12,000 Bharatnatyam dancers performed

Congress MLA Uma Thomas fell from the 15-feet high stage and suffered serious injuries (File photo)

india news

Updated on Jan 02, 2025 08:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kochi

Pune book festival to open with record-breaking feat, 600 stalls and literary extravaganza

Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), the festival will take place at Ferguson College Ground from December 14 to 22

The book stalls will remain open from 10 AM to 10 PM, according to NBT trustee Rajesh Pande. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Dec 14, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

5,000 drones light up the sky to form a giant Santa Claus. Watch

A US-based drone company set a world record by flying 5,000 drones in Texas, creating a stunning Christmas show with Santa, going viral online.

5,000 drones lit up the Texas sky, forming Santa and his sleigh in a world-record-breaking show.(Instagram/skyelementsdrones)

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Published on Dec 09, 2024 02:52 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

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Flautist Pandit Ronu Majumdar received the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. He dedicated his award to the families of the Kashmir victims.

Liesl Benecke from Australia has bagged a Guinness World Record for amassing over 1,000 pieces of Minions merchandise.

Over 900 people played Monopoly in Sydney to honour a young girl who lost her battle with brain cancer.

What makes someone grow the biggest pumpkin or bake the largest loaf in the world? Exactly how risky are those eating competitions? Take a look.

Around 20,000 participants, including over 13,000 girls, performed 108 Surya Namaskaras for about two hours, setting a Guinness World Record.

Chanel Tapper, a California resident, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest female tongue, measuring 9.75 cm (3.8 inches) from tip to top lip.

In a post, Aditya Kodmur revealed that he broke his own record from 2023 with this feat. His trick amazed social media users.

At the age of eight years and 33 days, Jack Martin Pressman from the USA bagged this impressive Guinness World Record. A US company organised his flight.

Guinness World Records shared a series of photos of Samyuktha Narayanan, who claimed the title of “Youngest Taekwondo Instructor” at the age of seven.

Indian athlete Vispy Kharadi set a Guinness World Record by holding Hercules pillars for over two minutes.

Shitsui Hakoishi, a 108-year-old barber from Japan, has been recognised by Guinness World Records for her remarkable 94-year-long career.

Lalit Patidar, an 18-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, has set the Guinness World Record for the hairiest face on a man.

The Thai couple who held the Guinness World Record for the longest kiss (58 hrs, 35 mins) in 2013 have announced their separation.

Over 620 million devotees have participated in the Maha Kumbh, with final major bath on February 26.

15,000 workers undertake world’s biggest floor sweep together at four sites, final validation in 3 days

At 105 and 101 years old, Manoel and Maria Dino have been married for 84 years, setting a record while cherishing their legacy of over 100 grandchildren.

Chinese chef Li Enhai sets a Guinness World Record for the thinnest noodles at 0.18 mm, sparking mixed reactions on social media.

A Turkish man set a new Guinness World Record by throwing an axe 183 feet, 8.72 inches, surpassing the previous record of 143 feet held by an American.

In an exclusive chat with us on Saraswati Puja, music legend Asha Bhosle explains her love for the deity and how she feels on being compared to her.

An Indian film that released in 1932 had 72 songs, with every major character their own entry track.

The choreography celebrated the themes of Viksit Bharat, Virasat bhi Vikas bhi, and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.

Canadian photographer set a new Guinness World Record for the deepest underwater photoshoot at 50 meters on the Hydro Atlantic shipwreck.

This partnership highlights Nandini's commitment to expanding its footprint in the northern markets of India.

Pandit Ronu Majumdar performs with a symphony of 546 musicians at the historic Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh achieving a Guinness World Record.

Indian “Drill Man,” Kranthi Kumar Panikera, has several records to his name, including the recent one where he inserted nails into his nose with a hammer.

The world's tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, recently visited UK and US. A video on Instagram shows how she travelled on a flight during her recent adventures.

Kranthi Kumar Panikera from Telangana set a Guinness World Record by stopping 57 electric fans with his tongue in just one minute.

The FIR was filed on the complaint of a parent of a child who had taken part in the “Mridanganadam” event at which 12,000 Bharatnatyam dancers performed

Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), the festival will take place at Ferguson College Ground from December 14 to 22

A US-based drone company set a world record by flying 5,000 drones in Texas, creating a stunning Christmas show with Santa, going viral online.

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