The Limca book of records has for long been capturing amazing records in India. Since 1990, the book has been recognizing Indian achievements across various fields. These achievements showcase the Indian attitude of turning dreams into reality.
For example, there was this Indian couple that dreamt of travelling across the seven continents. Devaprakash Ramachandriah Shampur and his wife Shalini of Tumkur, Karnataka visited all the seven continents of the world together. Over a period of seven years, they visited these continents to achieve something that they had always aspired towards. This spectacular achievement sealed their entry in the Limca book of records as “the first couple to travel to seven continents”. Devaprakash and Shalini are the very personification of determination and perseverance.
That’s what it takes to enter the Limca book of records. It’s great if you have a dream. But if you have a vision to back up that dream, the Limca book of records is waiting for you.
Another good example is Mr Sameer Singh, a mechanical engineer from Roorkee, Uttarakhand. His dream was to disseminate technical knowledge through practical sessions. He realized that it would not be possible to achieve that without travelling to the leading technology setups in India. So he gathered the mechanical students of 2012-13 and organized 26 educational tours!
Not only did he enable the students to learn technology through the best possible method, Mr Singh also achieved what he had always dreamt of. The Limca book of records recognized this achievement in the category of “Most Educational tours in a year”. This record would surely be an inspiration to all engineering professors across India!
When it comes to travelling, there are many modes of transport. Some prefer to take a flight while others prefer trains. Rail Parishad, an NGO which works as a link between commuters and railways, showcased their love for trains by organizing a wedding reception in one. This was done in the Adarsh Coach of the Nashik-Igatpuri Panchvati Express.
The couple were part of a beautiful ceremony amidst 110 passenger guests. This quirky wedding reception was recognized by the Limca book of records as the “first wedding reception in a train”, and the event was embedded in the pages for eternity.
Sometimes, individuals join hands and form a great team. One such group of individuals created a marvel named Terminal 2 (T2) of the Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport. This passenger terminal spread across a sprawling area of 44 lakh square feet is a special achievement by Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd. The terminal was recognized by the Limca book of records as the “Largest Passenger Terminal”, and just as well; the architectural magnificence and beautifully captured Indian art craft & heritage of the T2 deserve to be commemorated.
The terminal is even more fascinating because of its stylish structure. The art wall, illuminated by skylights, represents peacock feathers in their expanded form. I had visited Thailand on 26th Feb 2014, 14 days after the terminal was operational. I still remember the enthusiastic staff who were working with pride in this spectacular masterpiece of architectural aesthetics.
From the adventurous couple to the dedicated professor, from the quirky wedding reception to an architectural masterpiece – all these examples represent the true Indian spirit. The Limca book of records has been able to capture all these instances of positive Indian attitude. These achievers have not only made their friends and families proud, but also painted an amazing picture of India on the global canvas.
Many such examples are included in the Limca Book of Records (LBR) 2015. The 26th edition was recently launched at the Jaipur Literature festival, and this latest edition is a special on literature. Along with this special edition, a special pocket edition was also launched. The pocket edition will be available across book stores for Rs 150/-.
The Limca book of records has been doing a great job in capturing the Indian achievements. The book inspires many to dream, persevere & achieve, and here’s hoping it continues to do so for many years to come!