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Showcases over 10,000 awe-inspiring feats in 18 easy- to-understand-sections
describing the highest levels of human endurance and seemingly impossible
achievements
- Atul Singh, President and CEO of Coca-Cola India, felicitated
Padma Vibhushan Shri Satish Gujral and Dr. Vijaypat Singhania,
renowned industrialist and aviator, J.N Kaul, President, SOS Villages,
all being part of the eminent "People Of The Year" section
in the 2006 edition of the record book
- As part of the launch of Limca Book Of Records 2006, inspiring
efforts of some of the record holders were also recognized - Cdr
Uday K. Sondhi, Shaurya Chakra winner and a helicopter pilot with
special abilities and Nishant Kasibhatla, record holder for memorizing
200 binary numbers in just 3 minutes 21 seconds and recall them
in 5 minutes
- With the launch of the 2006 edition, the record book entered
into its 17th year of tribute to Indian achievers from across
the globe. Limca Book of Records was first launched in 1990
- Out of a total of 18 sections, some of the most interesting
chapters include Human Story, Education, Medical Sciences, Business,
Sports, Nature, Adventure etc
New Delhi, 8th June 2006 - Limca Book of Records marking the beginning
of an all-new year of Indian records was launched at a special ceremony.
With 18 refreshing & informative sections, the record book celebrates
over 10,000 remarkable achievements of Indians from around the world.
The book was unveiled amidst a felicitation ceremony by Atul Singh,
President and CEO of Coca-Cola India and Vijaya Ghose, Editor -
Limca Book of Records for the "People of the Year" including
Shri Satish Gujral, India's world-renowned painter, sculptor, muralist,
graphic designer and architect, ace aviator and industrialist Dr.
Vijaypat Singhania Chairman Emeritus of Raymond Ltd and J.N Kaul-
President of SOS Villages, a renowned NGO providing shelter to orphaned
and homeless children. Also present were record holders, Shaurya
Chakra winner Cdr. Uday K. Sondhi (the only Indian to be cleared
to fly a helicopter with an artificial leg), and Nishant Kasibhatla
(has the unmatched ability to memorize 200 binary numbers in just
3 minutes 21 seconds and recall them in 5 minutes without any mistake).
The 17th avatar of the Limca Book Of Records incorporates achievements
across 18 'buzzing' fields like Medical Science, Radio, television,
Entertainment, Transport etc. showcasing records made and broken
across India giving out a wealth of information to readers of all
age groups. There are interviews with 10 leading personalities -
Shuba Mudgal, Ekta Kapoor etc. The book also features SOS villages,
Bajaj Group of Companies, LIC and BHEL as part of its "Doing
India Proud" section. Other "People Of The Year"
in the 2006 edition include Dr V. Shantha, Magsaysay award winner
and Chairperson of Cancer Institute and Joshna Chinnappa, first
Indian to win U-19 British Junior Squash title and the youngest
national women's champion.
Speaking on the occasion Atul Singh, President and CEO Coca-Cola
India said, "We at Coca-Cola India are proud to launch the
all-new and invigorated Limca Book of Records 2006. This book goes
beyond just paying tribute to Indians who have the drive to excel;
it in fact inspires us to believe that nothing is impossible. The
record book is clearly a succinct summarization of India at her
best."
According to Vijaya Ghose, Editor of the Limca Book of Records,
"Limca Book of Records has since its inception in 1990, been
a book with the aim to seek out, encourage and applaud efforts of
Indians conquering the impossible. Over the years we have diversified
our sections, changed the records, added new types of entries and
changed the look of book time and again. Today, the book has truly
become the most trusted and the most valued infotainment source,
read as much for its authenticity as for its presentation of rare
and little-known facts.
About Limca Book of Records
Limca Book of Records is an extension of the Limca brand. Launched
in India in 1990, it is the second book of records in the world
after Guinness Book of Records. The book aims to identify people
who have the spirit to excel and follow their goal with single-minded
passion. It lays emphasis on unique achievements of our countrymen
and is a salute to all those people who want to do something different
and be remembered for their distinctive deeds. Being the first of
its kind, this book was an instant hit with people from all generations.
The book divides records into easy sections like Agriculture, Education,
Business, Sports, Nature, Adventure, etc. In its efforts to recognize
the best in all fields, starting 1992, the book selected outstanding
achievers in their chosen field. Called 'People of the Year', it
included stalwarts like Ameen Sayani, Koneru Humpy, Chandrababu
Naidu, Prannoy Roy, Bachendri Pal. The People of the Year for 2005
included Dr Naresh Trehan, Mike Pandey, Lt. Col. Rajyavardhan Singh
Rathore, Sheila Dixit and Navin Gulia. While this year's list includes
- Satish Gujral, J. N Kaul, Dr. V. Shantha, Dr. Vijaypat Singhania
and Joshna Chinnapa
About Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company.
Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's most-valuable brand,
the Company markets four of the world's top five soft drink brands,
including Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite, and a wide range of other
beverages, including diet and light soft drinks, waters, juices
and juice drinks, teas, coffees and sports drinks. Through the world's
largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200
countries enjoy the Company's beverages at a rate exceeding 1 billion
servings each day
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