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Celebration of Records at IBR Convocation

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    Group photo of the 3rd IBR Convocation 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 th

India Book of Records recognizes extraordinary talents

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New Delhi:  India   Book of Records (IBR), the national record keeper of Bharat, has been recognizing the extraordinary feats and extraordinary people since 2006. The IBR record book encourages unique acts of adventure, social change, and individual limits. Whether a government-organized event, a corporate campaign, or an individual initiative, IBR stands tall with every brave heart. Dr Suresh Kumar, Haresh Barath Mohan, and the Doll Making Enthusiasts of Chennai; Kanpur Nagar Nigam, Eluru Municipal Corporation, Ashutosh Panigrahi of Jamshedpur, Turbocharged magazine of Pune, Cardiologist Dr HK Chopra, and Dr Raghvendra Sharma of Bhopal  showcased their uniqueness and established new records with the support of IBR.  In Punjab, the  Commissionerate Police, Amritsar, and CATT (The Congenital Anomaly Treatment Trust) at the Harmandir Sahib (The Golden Temple) set the record for the Largest Congregation and Walkathon by Students to Pray for Drug-Free Punjab. The record for maximum h

Record holders honoured at first Convocation at IBR office

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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, Keral

4 more IPC sections registered against Electrical Contractors Kulbir Sawhney and Gurasees Sawhney for Fraud and Cheating

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Mohali: Himanshu Kapoor, a resident of Kharrar, has brought to light that Arvindera Electricals, an electrical contracting firm based in Chandigarh has multiple FIR’s of fraud lodged against them. Owned by the father-son duo, Kulbir Sawhney and Gurasees Sawhney, the firm has a track record of very dubious and shady business practices, including cheating and committing fraud with vendors by not paying for materials ordered by them, and then go absconding, alleged Kapoor. In August 2020, the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) had filed an FIR against Arvindera Electricals for an alleged fraud of Rs. 6 crores. Recently, another FIR was lodged against them, for a fraud amounting to Rs 5.25 crore at SAS Nagar (Mohali) Phase 1, and the bail application filed by Kulbir Sawhney and Gurasees Sawhney was rejected by the District Court. Both the father and son continue to be in hiding from the law. Arvindera Electricals had also procured electrical materials from Hartek Power Pvt Ltd,

Record holders make India proud once again

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  Mumbai:  The India Book of Records (IBR) is in the news once again for recognizing several top achievers in different fields. Some of these cases belong to the Asia Book of Records.   Maximum push-ups performed by a female in one minute The record for performing the maximum number of push-ups in one minute was set by Shaleni Banthia (born on February 23, 1974) of Delhi. She performed 67 push-ups in one minute, as confirmed on June 16, 2023. Female with maximum educational degrees The record for receiving the maximum number of educational degrees was set by Dr. Edupuganti Padmaja Rani of Hyderabad, Telangana. She received 21 educational degrees including BSc, BEd, LLB, MSc/MEd- Maths, MA-Telugu/ Sanskrit/ Jyothisham/ Philosophy/ Predictive Astrology, PG Diploma in Engg, Vaastu, Medical Astrology, MPhil- Education, PhD Astrology, from various recognized universities.   The largest temple in the shape of lord Ganesha The record for the largest temple in the shape of Lor

IT company celebrates Chandrayaan 3's moon landing

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Mohali : Zapbuild Technologies - a leading IT company based in Mohali celebrated the Chandrayaan 3 soft landing on the moon on Wednesday.  Amit Sood, VP marketing, Zapbuild Technologies said, "We had set  up a mega screen to capture the live event and all were holding their breath in anticipation of the soft landing. There was enthusiasm among all our employees and all were seen cheering and celebrating as Chandrayaan 3 successfully landed. The landing was a moment of pride and excitement for everyone at Zapbuild." "We celebrate milestones like space missions to inspire a sense of curiosity and innovation within the employees, which in turn positively influences the company's work culture and creativity," added Sood. Chandrayaan 3 is the third lunar exploration mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and its successful soft landing is indeed be a significant achievement for India's space program.

Five selected for International Karate Championship in UK

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Chandigarh: Five Karate players have been selected for the International Championship in the UK. The chosen names were announced at the recently concluded 4th National Sikh Games Taekwondo Championship recently held in New Delhi under the aegis of the Sikh Games Federation of India. The 4th National Sikh Games Taekwondo Championship occurred at Kant Darshan Public School, New Delhi. In this championship, players Jaspreet Singh, Rupinder Singh, Simran Kaur, and Amandeep Kaur won gold medals, while Ranjit Singh and Jaswinder Kumar won the silver medals, and the bronze medal winners were Jagdeep Singh, Preetam Dass, Balram Hakla, Rohtas Singh, and Amit Kumar. Satnam Singh, general secretary, said that he and four other players including Simran Kaur, Jaspreet Singh, Rupinder Singh and Hardip Singh got selected for the upcoming International  Karate  Championship in the UK. In the National Sikh Games, Hardip Singh ws the team helper, Baljinder Singh was the team coach, and Ajit Singh

Independence Day Celebration at Amity University Punjab, Mohali

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Mohali: On the morning of August 15th, the campus of Amity University Punjab, Mohali was full of pride and excitement as the faculty, staff, and students got together to celebrate India's 77th Independence Day. The feeling in the air was really energetic like there was electricity all around. Dr. RK Kohli, Vice Chancellor, unfurled the tricolor with utmost reverence. His inspiring address resonated with this year's theme - Nation First, Always First. The day's celebrations were not just about remembering the past; they were about celebrating how we come together as a country with different backgrounds and beliefs. The day was marked with a splendid parade and a march past, a true showcase of our unity in diversity. One of the most exciting things during the celebration was a performance by the NSS unit students. They acted out a really captivating skit that showed the journey of our country – how it has grown, how we believe in democracy, and how we stand together for e

Ashajit organises 8th Annual event 'Teeyan Teej diya' in Mohali at Hotel Anchorage .

Mohali: The stage was setup beautifully with items reflecting Punjabi culture i.e charkas, madhanis , daris, palkis, chullas , and great craft of Punjab in the form of phulkari, Punjabi jutties by Ms Ashajit and her friends. The event was lived with various Punjabi culture performances by Women and girls dress up in Punjabi attire. All participated in high spirits. Traditional bollyian were sung to welcome guests and start of festival celebration. Newly married girls were presented with gifts as sandharas. Ms. Ashajit along will her gidda team Sona Pinky, Baljeet , Dr. Rabia Gund Advocate Amandeep Kaur , Satvir , Karamjit , Gurwant Dhaliwal, Rajinder Kaur , Jaspreet , Varinder , Gurjit kaur and Sangeeta uplift the event by Gidha performance at the end. Along with entertainment and celebration, it was small efforts to promote, protect and keep Pubjabi culture and heritage alive in the hearts of everyone nationally and internationally. The event was a successful celebration. Ms Asha

Higher Education Conclave on August 13

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Students from North India mainly Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J & K, Uttarakhand and Delhi NCR have a great opportunity to realise their dreams to study abroad as over 55 top universities, colleges, and institutes from Canada, UK, US, New Zealand, Australia, and Dubai will participate in the prestigious ‘Higher Education Conclave’, HEC, at Hyatt Regency here on August 13. The conclave will also showcase many renowned Indian Universities. The mega event is being organized by Silver Fern Education Consultants. To share greater details about the conclave a press meet was addressed by the organisers and even representatives of a participating college. Almasto Kapoor, CEO, Silver Fern Education Consultants; Varun Atolia, Vice President, Global, Silver Fern Education Consultants, Gaurav Soni, Manager, International Recruitment and Business Development, South Asia and Middle East, Cambrian College, Canada and Saurabh Verma, Sr. South Asia Representative, Cambrian College, Canada i

Top 10 achievers of India Book of Records

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Top 10 Records- 1. Surya Namaskar, 2. Super Randonneur, 3. Chalo Mumma, 4. Pregnancy Fashion, 5. Women eBus, 6. Radio Show, 7. Menstrual Hygiene, 8. Road Safety, 9. Maha Yajna, 10. Ambedkar Cake. New Delhi: India Book of Records, the leading chronicle for amazing achievements, witnessed glittering feats this month. A compilation of some of the rarest records is presented below, which can inspire people to do more and better in the coming months. The top 10 records include Surya Namaskar with the support of a chair, Super Randonneur surgeon, Chalo Mumma walkathon, pregnancy fashion show, all-women electric intercity bus, non-stop radio show on sustainability, menstrual hygiene, and road safety awareness, Maha Datta Yajna and cake for Ambedkar Jayanti. Some of them got into the Asia Book of Records also.    Surya Namaskar with a chair The record for the maximum number of people performing Surya Namaskar with the support of a chair was set by Trinetri Yog Center of Vadodara, Gujarat.

Khanna to lead Indian Institute of Architects in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh:  Architect Manmohan Khanna has been elected as the Chairman of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Chandigarh Chapter, for the term 2023-25, in the recently concluded elections. He holds the distinction of being the Founder Chairman of this newly created Chapter, founded in the year 2015, and continued to head the unit till 2021. The installation ceremony programme was sponsored by JK Cement . Gopal Krishan, State Head, Sales and Marketing, JK Cement, and Amit Aggarwal, State Head, Technical, JK Cement and their team were present at the programme, who distributed the gifts also.   Ar. Manmohan Khanna has also been the Founder Chairman of Chandigarh Centre of the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID) for 4 years during 2015-19. The newly elected team of the Chandigarh Chapter of IIA comprises Ar. Rakesh Kumar Bansal (Vice-chairman). Ar.Ashok Juneja and Ar. Sayam Bahga (Joint Secretary), and Ar. Anju Bala (Treasure). The other members of the executive bo

IBR record holders display courage, creativity, talent

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1. Angelina Dubey, 2. Yogananda Sastry, 3. Chadar Trek hero, 4. Push-ups, 5. Magician, 6. Matchsticks tower, 7. Millets recipe, 8. No to drugs, 9. EV expedition, 10. Net zero library. Faridabad :  India Book of Records (IBR), the most reputed chronicle of unique records, has been gaining popularity among the talented individuals, who display tremendous courage and creativity. A few of the leading records of this week include the fastest expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in an EV, the fastest construction of a net zero library, the fastest child to complete the Chadar trek in Ladakh, maximum push-ups in 1 minute, the maximum quantity of millets prepared in a single vessel, the largest model of Eiffel Tower made using matchsticks, and many more.    The record for performing the fastest expedition from  Kashmir to Kanyakumari in an EV  (Tata Nexon EV MAX) was set by EVO India Magazine. The car covered a distance of 4003 km in 95 hours and 45 minutes. It also made records for the ma

Top 10 records made for the India Book of Records

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India Book of Records - 1. Unbox, 2. Art of Living, 3. Forts, 4. Painting, 5. Surya Namaskar, 6. TEDx, 7. Hula Hoop, 8. Seven Wonders, 9. Mosaic, 10. Non-stop Drift. India Book of Records, Sri Sri Ravishankar, Art of Living Foundation, records, Asia Book of Records, Suryakant Kakde Farm, Pune, Devendra Fadnavis, New Delhi : The number of individuals and institutions finding a significant place in the India Book of Records (IBR) -- India's leading record-setting platform, is growing day by day. Some of its stories are really mind-boggling and inspiring. The Art of Living Foundation created two records for the largest number of people reciting Ganesh Atharvashirsha and the largest number of people taking the pledge for a drug-free India in a place, entering the ABR also. A total of 54,560 people recited the hymn at Suryakant Kakde Farm, Pune, while 1,26,613 students participated in the Drug-Free India campaign. The event was supported by Pune University. Art of Living founder, S

MBD Group announces a multitude of impactful CSR Initiatives

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MBD founders day Chandigarh: MBD Group, an embodiment of excellence, reliability and expertise across various sectors including Education, EdTech, Skill Development, Capacity Building, Exports, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Malls, Realty, Design & Construction, Residences and Commercial spaces operating in India and abroad commemorated its 78th Founder's Day with indomitable spirit and zeal.  This momentous occasion honoured the outstanding legacy of their visionary founder, Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra. This event served as a heartfelt tribute to his remarkable contributions, untiring commitment and transformative ideas towards empowering people. Employees from diverse verticals were honoured for their invaluable contributions, and their unwavering dedication was acknowledged as the backbone of MBD's success. Furthermore, as a testament to their commitment to employee growth, MBD Group extends support to selected individuals by providing scholarships to fund their educat