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5 interesting world records by Indians that will make your jaw drop

From creating intricate models of iconic structures using playing cards to bending iron rods with head, Indians created varied world records.

Published on: Jan 04, 2024 08:02 AM IST
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Guinness World Records (GWR) often takes to social media to share amazing records created by people from across the world. In 2023, many Indians successfully created or broke records in varied categories and got their names etched on the pages of GWR. We have collected five such records that will stun you.

1. Longest hair on a teenager (male)

These world records were created by people from different corners of India. (Guinness World Records)
These world records were created by people from different corners of India. (Guinness World Records)

15-year-old Sidakdeep Singh Chahal created a record for having the ‘World’s longest hair on a teenager (male)’. He had grown it to a length of 130 cm. Taking to YouTube, GWR posted a video where Chahal talks about his record.

2. Record for mass Surya Namaskars

3. World’s largest card structure

Arnav Daga, a 15-year-old from Kolkata, used 1,43,000 playing cards to recreate detailed models of iconic places from the City of Joy. He created the Writer’s Building, the Shaheed Minar, the Salt Lake Stadium, and the St. Paul’s Cathedral.

4. Man travels to all Delhi Metro stations

Dwarka-based freelance researcher Shashank Manu embarked on a journey to travel to all stations in the Delhi Metro network and completed the feat in a record time. He bagged the title after completing his journey in 15 hours, 22 minutes and 49 seconds. He covered 286 stops across 12 lines of the Network.

5. Most iron rod bends in a minute

Vispy Kharadi stunned everyone after he put his name on the Guinness World Records list with an incredible feat. He bent 24 iron bars using his head in just a minute. GWR posted a video of his record on X.

Which of these records surprised you the most?

 
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Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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