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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Kheri finds place in record book for construction of 1k ponds in a month
Lucknow: The Lakhimpur Kheri district made a place for itself in the India Book of Records for constructing the highest number of community ponds in a month. The construction of ponds, undertaken as part of the Har Gaon Talab campaign, saw 1,030 community ponds constructed between May 15 and June 15, 2025. The feat was recognised by the India Book of Records adjudicator, Pramil Dwivedi, at a ceremony on Wednesday, where he presented a certificate and medal to district magistrate Durga Shakti Nagpal and chief development officer Abhishek Kumar. Describing the district as a "shining star of water empowerment," Dwivedi said that over 700 acres of land was made suitable for water conservation, and 70 to 80 ponds were constructed in each block. "The campaign is a perfect example of collective effort, administrative commitment, and public participation. Through this record, Lakhimpur Kheri demonstrated that with strong willpower and dedicated efforts, new heights of rural development can be achieved. The 'Har Gaon Talab' campaign has now become a public movement for water security, rather than remaining merely a govt programme," he said. Nagpal said that the administration set a goal to dig more than 1,000 ponds within a month and ensure their completion before the first monsoon rains. The campaign was led by the CDO and executed by a team. "The 'Har Gaon Talab' campaign was not just a water conservation drive but significantly contributed to strengthening the rural economy. It generated nearly 7 lakh man-days of employment, providing livelihoods to farmers and labourers. Over 30% of participants were women, making the campaign a model of both development and women's empowerment. Through this initiative, the campaign demonstrated how environmental projects can also foster social inclusion and economic resilience," Nagpal said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Woman paints Kathakali mask on groundnut, enters record book
1 2 Mangaluru: Pooja B, a resident of Anadka, Perlampady in Puttur, earned a place in the India Book of Records (IBR) for her miniature artwork. An MCom graduate, Pooja was recognised as an IBR Achiever for painting a vibrant Kathakali dance face mask on a groundnut, measuring just 1.4cm in length, in three minutes and 30 seconds. She told TOI that her passion for painting began early, though she was never able to attend formal art classes. "During the Covid-19 lockdown, I started experimenting with portraits and soon began receiving orders," she said. For the past two years, however, Pooja had one goal in mind, creating a unique record. "I kept thinking, what could I do that was different? I knew it had to be either miniature or massive. My mother suggested I try painting on a groundnut," she recalled. After multiple trials on 10 to 12 peeled nuts, Pooja settled on the Kathakali face mask as her subject. "I have chosen it because of its vibrant colours and intricate design. It was not easy, but I wanted to showcase something striking," she said. Pooja has also applied to the World Book of Records and is awaiting confirmation. "My next goal is to create something on a much larger scale," she said, while also preparing for the UGC NET exam. She hopes to popularise groundnut miniature art further.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Mandya district sets benchmark in successful implementation of Children's Gram Sabhas
Mandya district has set a benchmark in inclusive rural governance by successfully implementing Children's Gram Sabhas and Women's Gram Sabhas. The district secured first place in the State for organising Children's Gram Sabhas and seventh place for Women's Gram Sabhas. This recognition highlights Mandya's efforts to empower women and children at the village level, said Zilla Panchayat CEO Nandini K.R. on Thursday. As part of a summer camp initiative, 216 out of 233 Gram Panchayats (GPs) conducted Children's Gram Sabhas, involving more than 17,500 children in awareness-building activities focused on rights, responsibilities, and community involvement. Similarly, 212 GPs organised Women's Gram Sabhas since March, achieving a 92% implementation rate. These forums encouraged women's participation in local governance and development planning. On April 24, all 233 GPs celebrated National Panchayati Raj Day, hosting events to strengthen public engagement in rural governance. A standout initiative came from Annooru GP in Maddur taluk, which entered the India Book of Records by organising a large-scale rangoli event on Panchayati Raj Day. The event, themed around women's empowerment, saw the participation from nearly all 1,544 households in the village, drawing 1,418 rangolis using natural colours. Ms. Nandini praised the effort as a 'model of best practices' in community participation, adding that several other GPs in the district are now adopting similar approaches.
India.com
25-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Nandini Agrawal, world's youngest female Chartered Accountant who got AIR 1 in CA finals exam at…, holds Guinness World Record for…
Meet Nandini Agrawal, world's youngest female Chartered Accountant who got AIR 1 in CA finals exam at…, holds Guinness World Record for… Clearing the toughest examinations, such as JEE, NEET, UPSC CSE, CA, and SSC requires dedication, perseverance, patience, and hard work. Every year, the number of aspirants continues to rise, intensifying the level of competition. However, only thousands manage to clear the first stage. From there, just a few hundred move on to the next level. As the process narrows further, only a handful of candidates make it to the top tier, and finally, just one emerges as the topper, securing All India Rank 1. In this scenario, there are a few candidates who not only clear the exam on their first attempt but also get recognized by Guinness World Records. This Indian woman, who received the title of world's youngest Chartered Accountant is also holds a Guinness World Record. She scored…, she is from… Originally from Morena, Madhya Pradesh, Nandini Agrawal earned the position of becoming the world's youngest female Chartered Accountant, a title officially recognized by the Guinness World Records. Reportedly, she holds the position of becoming the world's youngest female CA at the age of 19. Nandini, born on October 18, 2001, made history in 2021 by securing the All India Rank 1 in a nationwide exam, as recognised by the India Book of Records. She appeared for her final CA (New) examination in July 2021 and achieved this incredible feat at just 19 years, 8 months, and 18 days old. Her achievement was officially confirmed on November 29, 2021, making her one of the youngest to ever top the prestigious exam. The statement on the official website of the India Book of Records reads,' The record for being the youngest Chartered Accountant was set by Nandini Agrawal (born on October 18, 2001) of Morena, Madhya Pradesh. She appeared for her final CA (New) examination in July 2021 and secured the 1st rank at the age of 19 years, 8 months and 18 days, as confirmed on November 29, 2021.' Speaking about her educational qualification, Nandini went to Victor Convent Higher Secondary School for her Class 11th and 12th. At just 19 years old, Nandini Agrawal made history in 2021 by securing All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the CA Final examination. She obtained an outstanding 614 marks out of 800, translating to a remarkable 76.75%. When her result was announced, she was exactly 19 years and 330 days old, earning her the prestigious title of the world's youngest female Chartered Accountant, as recognized by the Guinness World Records. Her LinkedIn bio reads, 'Chartered Accountant (with who has made a national record of getting AIR 1 in CA Finals at 19 yrs and AIR 31 in CA inter at 16. I started my corporate journey with PwC as an article trainee and have been part of various dynamic teams and work cultures. I have three years of experience working in Statutory audits, Group Reporting, Referred Reporting, IFRS Assignments, Tax Audits and Forensic Audits.' 'I have worked with BCG for 1.5 years as an Associate Management Consultant. At BCG, I've worked on market strategy, sales growth and implementation cases exposed to automobiles and the aviation sector. I also got an opportunity to be part of the G20 team at BCG wherein I was part of the Climate and Sustainability and G20 Empower team. Currently, I'm working as a Private Equity analyst,' reads her LinkedIn bio. As per her LinkedIn account, she has served as an Associate at Boston Consulting Group from December 2021 to May 2023. She is serving as an Analyst at GIC from June 2023.
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
TVS NTorq 125 covers 1000 km under 15 hours breaking endurance records. Check details
The TVS NTorq 125 has set two endurance records in the India Book of Records. Check Offers TVS Ntorq 125 has broken multiple endurance records in the 'India Book of Records'. The TVS Ntorq 125 embarked on a ride starting at Sector-38, Noida, on May 4th and covered about a 1000 km ride in under 15 hours, breaking the first record. Multiple riders rode the scooter for 1618 km in under 24 hours, breaking the second record. The scooter went through multiple expressways, including Delhi-Agra, Agra-Lucknow and Lucknow-Azamgarh. The Ntorq Race XP variant, one of the higher variants available, has been used for this run. The Ntorq is also available in four other variants, including the Disc, the Race Edition, the Super Squad, and the XT. The pricing of the performance-oriented scooter starts at ₹ 87,542 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and goes all the way up to 1.07 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the top-spec XP variant. TVS Ntorq: Engine and performance The engine of the TVS Ntorq is a 125cc, 3-valve with CVTi-Revv technology. It puts out 10 bhp of power at 7,000 rpm and 10.9 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. It gets a claimed top speed of 98 kmph and can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in a claimed 8.6 seconds. Also Read : 2025 TVS iQube launched, gets a price cut and bigger battery TVS Ntorq: Features In terms of features, the Ntorq 125 comes with LED lighting, a digital instrument cluster with multiple lap timing features, Bluetooth application connectivity with alerts and voice assist, navigation assist, trip reports, auto SMS reply and a parking brake as well. There are also riding modes on offer including Race and Street mode. For convenience, the scooter gets an engine kill switch, a low fuel indicator LED and hazard lamps. Also Read : Win or learn: My first track day experience with TVS Young Media Racer Program TVS Ntorq: Specifications The scooter gets a ground clearance of 155mm thanks to its suspension, telescopic with hydraulic dampers at the front and coil springs with hydraulic dampers at the rear. Braking is handled by a roto-petal disc measuring in at 220 mm for the front wheel, whereas at the rear is a drum-type brake measuring 130 mm. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 21 May 2025, 12:25 PM IST
