The most consecutive one-handed claps by an individual is 1,233 and was achieved by Pabba Soujanya (India), in Andhra Pradesh, India, on 23 December 2013. Pabba Soujanya achieved ths featin 3 minutes, 59 seconds. She also holds the record for the most one-handed claps in one mimnute, with a final total of 349.

The most consecutive yoga positions on a motorcycle is 50, achieved by Abhayjit Mehlawat (India), in Jabalpur, India, on 21 December 2013. Abhayjit Mehlawat covered a total distance of 5 km (3.1 miles) and included 10 reverse positions in his routine!

The most dabbawala tiffin crates carried on the head are 3 and were achieved by Prakash Baly Bachche (India) on the set of Guinness World Records – Ab India Todega in Mumbai, India, on 21 March 2011. Current Record Details: The dabbawala deliver lunch to offices on long trays which they balance on their head. They are known for their efficiency and for being always on time. The dabbawalas give also lectures in top business schools on supply chain management, because they are using a Continue reading →

Since 1947 a total of three descendants of the Nehru-Gandhi family have become Prime Minister of India. Jawaharlal Nehru became India’s Prime Minister when the country attained independence in Auguest 1947, and remained in power until his death in 1964. His daughter Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 until she was assassinated by her own bodyguards on 31 October 1984. Rajiv Gandhi, Indira’s eldest son, became Prime Minister following his mother’s death and won the 1984 elections by Continue reading →

The record for the most doctorates in one family is seven by the children of Shri Ramanna Bhimappa and Smt Parvatibai R. Sonnad of Bhantanur, Karnatak, India, from institutions in both India and USA between 1970 and 1994. University of Wisconsin (21 August 1971), Shivaji University (3 December 1988), Texas A&M University (16 August 1980), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (4 June 1984), Karnatak University (14 February 1981), Karnatak University (18 February 1994), University of Bombay (18 August 1970).

The most expensive Bollywood film is Endhiran (India 2010), which cost an estimated 1.9 billion rupees ($42 million; £27,088,475) to make.

The most expensive silk saree was sold for Rs. 3,931,627 ($100,021; £50,679) on 5 January 2008. It was made by Chennai Silks, India and features reproductions of 11 paintings by the celebrated Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma. The main image is a reproduction ofVarma’s famous ‘Galaxy of Musicians’ Took a total of 4760 man-hours to produce List of ingredients: 1. Gold 59 gms 700 milli grams 2. Diamond 3 carats 913 cents 3. Platinum 120 milli grams 4. Silver – 5grams 5. Ruby 2 carat Continue reading →

India conceded 76 in Pakistan’s 1st innings at Bangalore, India on 8-12 December 2007. The figure consisted of 35 byes, 26 leg byes, no wides and 15 no-balls.

There are two holders for this record: The person with the most fingers and toes is Pranamya Menaria (India; born 10 August 2005) who has 25 in total (12 fingers and 13 toes).This is as a result of the condition Polydactyly and Syndactyly. The person with the most fingers and toes is Devendra Harne (India; born 9 January 1995) who has 25 in total (12 fingers and 13 toes) as a result of the condition polydactylism.

The most fingers and toes at birth are 14 fingers (7 on each hand) and 20 toes (10 on each foot) and belonged to a Akshat Saxena (India). The record was confirmed by doctors in India on 20 March 2010 Akshat has had an operation recently and has now got the normal number of digits.