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'''''Limca Book of Records''''' is an annual reference book published in India documenting world records held by Indians. The world records achieved by humans are further categorised in education, literature, agriculture, medical science, business, sports, nature, adventure, radio and cinema.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rules for submission|url=http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/rule.aspx|website=Limca Book of Records|accessdate=2 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126114106/http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/rule.aspx|archive-date=26 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The '''''Limca Book of Records''''' is an annual reference book published in India documenting world records held by Indians. The records are further categorized into education, literature, agriculture, medical science, business, sports, nature, adventure, radio and cinema.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rules for submission|url=http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/rule.aspx|website=Limca Book of Records|access-date=2 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126114106/http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/rule.aspx|archive-date=26 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


''Limca Book of Records'' is published in Engish and is a promotional tool of the Limca brand. Launched in India in 1990, it is localised pastiche of ''[[Guinness Book of World Records]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=India’s Pride – Limca Book of Records (LBR) 2016 unveiled at the Make India Summit, Mumbai|url=https://www.coca-colaindia.com/indias-pride-limca-book-records-lbr-2016-unveiled-make-india-summit-mumbai/|publisher=Coca-Cola, India|accessdate=3 May 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605042726/http://www.coca-colaindia.com/indias-pride-limca-book-records-lbr-2016-unveiled-make-india-summit-mumbai/|archivedate=5 June 2016}}</ref>
The ''Limca Book of Records'' is published in English and is a promotional tool of the [[Limca]] brand. Launched in India in 1990, it is a localised pastiche of the ''[[Guinness Book of World Records]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=India’s Pride – Limca Book of Records (LBR) 2016 unveiled at the Make India Summit, Mumbai|url=https://www.coca-colaindia.com/indias-pride-limca-book-records-lbr-2016-unveiled-make-india-summit-mumbai/|publisher=Coca-Cola, India|access-date=3 May 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605042726/http://www.coca-colaindia.com/indias-pride-limca-book-records-lbr-2016-unveiled-make-india-summit-mumbai/|archive-date=5 June 2016}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
''Limca Book of Records'' was first published in 1990, when the [[Limca]] soft drink brand was owned by [[Parle Bisleri]]. It was initially created as for the Limca line of soft drinks which has been purchased by the Coca-Cola company. The book continued to be published by [[The Coca-Cola Company|Coca-Cola]]. ''The Limca Book of Records'' annual world record reference book is now published with the patronage of Coca-Cola India which manufactures the soft drink [[Limca]].
The ''Limca Book of Records'' was first published in 1990, when the [[Limca]] soft drink brand was owned by [[Parle Bisleri]]. It was started originally by Ramesh Chauhan, who sold it to [[The Coca-Cola Company]] in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-03-12/news/27714756_1_coca-cola-india-limca-book-brand|title=Bisleri's Ramesh Chauhan offers to buy back Limca Book|work=timesofindia-economictimes}}</ref> The book continued to be published by Coca-Cola. The ''Limca Book of Records'' is now published with the patronage of Coca-Cola India which manufactures Limca.


It was started originally by Ramesh Chauhan, who sold it to Coca-Cola in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-03-12/news/27714756_1_coca-cola-india-limca-book-brand|title=Bisleri's Ramesh Chauhan offers to buy back Limca Book|work=timesofindia-economictimes}}</ref> The current editor is Vijaya Ghose.<ref name="siliconindia1">{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/Limca_Book_of_Records_launches_special_Olympic_edition-nid-42346.html |title=Limca Book of Records launches special Olympic edition |publisher=SiliconIndia |date=2008-05-30 |accessdate=2009-12-08}}</ref>
The current editor is Vatsala Kaul Banerjee. <ref name="siliconindia1">{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/Limca_Book_of_Records_launches_special_Olympic_edition-nid-42346.html |title=Limca Book of Records launches special Olympic edition |publisher=SiliconIndia |date=2008-05-30 |access-date=2009-12-08}}</ref>


==Editions==
==Editions==
Its year 2006 edition was launched in [[New Delhi]] by Atul Singh, CEO of [[Coca-Cola India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blonnet.com/2006/06/10/stories/2006061002770500.htm |title=The Hindu Business Line : Limca Book of Records 2006 edition |publisher=Blonnet.com |date=2006-06-10 |accessdate=2009-12-08 }}</ref>
Its year 2006 edition was launched in [[New Delhi]] by Atul Singh, CEO of [[Coca-Cola India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blonnet.com/2006/06/10/stories/2006061002770500.htm |title=The Hindu Business Line : Limca Book of Records 2006 edition |publisher=Blonnet.com |date=2006-06-10 |access-date=2009-12-08 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


On 25 September 2007, a special edition was released by [[Coca-Cola India|Coca-Cola]] to commemorate 60 years of India's independence.
On 25 September 2007, a special edition was released by [[Coca-Cola India|Coca-Cola]] to commemorate 60 years of India's independence.
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On 30 May 2008, the 19th Edition was launched in [[New Delhi]].<ref name="siliconindia1"/>
On 30 May 2008, the 19th Edition was launched in [[New Delhi]].<ref name="siliconindia1"/>


The 20th edition of this book was released by [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in March 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=People of the country give me inspiration: Big B|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/people-of-the-country-give-me-inspiration-big-b/442167/|accessdate=5 March 2015|publisher=The Indian Express}}</ref> [[Indian Space Research Organisation|Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)]] chief [[G. Madhavan Nair]] also participated in this event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/books/amitabh-releases-limca-book-of-records-20th-edition_100173854.html |title=Amitabh releases Limca Book of Records’ 20th edition |publisher=Thaindian.com |date= |accessdate=2009-12-08}}</ref>
The 20th edition of this book was released by [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in March 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=People of the country give me inspiration: Big B|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/people-of-the-country-give-me-inspiration-big-b/442167/|access-date=5 March 2015|publisher=The Indian Express}}</ref> [[Indian Space Research Organisation|Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)]] chief [[G. Madhavan Nair]] also participated in this event.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amitabh releases Limca Book of Records' 20th edition|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/amitabh-releases-limca-book-of-records-20th-edition/story-uK9JQU1iFqmeTnTfRg18pJ.html|publisher=Hindustan Times}}</ref>


The 21st text edition of the book was launched on 29 March 2011. As the sports achievers special edition, it pays special tribute to the Indian athletes in the 2010 [[2010 Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games]] and [[2010 Asian Games|Asian Games]].
The 21st text edition of the book was launched on 29 March 2011. As the sports achievers special edition, it pays special tribute to the Indian athletes in the 2010 [[2010 Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games]] and [[2010 Asian Games|Asian Games]].


The 25th edition marking the [[Silver Jubilee]] of publication the book was launched on [[International Women’s Day]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=On its silver jubilee, Limca Book of Records celebrates Women's Day|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/456686/on-its-silver-jubilee-limca-book-of-records-celebrates-womens-day.html|accessdate=5 March 2015|publisher=IBN Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Women Achievers Honoured at Launch of Limca Book of Records|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Women-Achievers-Honoured-at-Launch-of-Limca-Book-of-Records/2014/05/21/article2236295.ece|accessdate=5 March 2015|publisher=The Indian Express}}</ref>
The 25th edition marking the [[Silver Jubilee]] of publication the book was launched on [[International Women’s Day]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=On its silver jubilee, Limca Book of Records celebrates Women's Day|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/456686/on-its-silver-jubilee-limca-book-of-records-celebrates-womens-day.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312035411/http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/456686/on-its-silver-jubilee-limca-book-of-records-celebrates-womens-day.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 March 2014|access-date=5 March 2015|publisher=IBN Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Women Achievers Honoured at Launch of Limca Book of Records|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Women-Achievers-Honoured-at-Launch-of-Limca-Book-of-Records/2014/05/21/article2236295.ece|access-date=5 March 2015|publisher=The Indian Express}}</ref>


The 26th edition of ''Limca Book of Records'' was launched at the [[Jaipur Literature Festival]] in January 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Limca Book honours literary stalwarts in special edition|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/limca-book-honours-literary-stalwarts-in-special-edition-115012100734_1.html|accessdate=5 March 2015|publisher=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=2015 Limca Book of Records launched at Jaipur Literature Festival amid much fanfare|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/2015-limca-book-records-launched-121515831.html|accessdate=5 March 2015|publisher=Yahoo News}}</ref>
The 26th edition of ''Limca Book of Records'' was launched at the [[Jaipur Literature Festival]] in January 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Limca Book honours literary stalwarts in special edition|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/limca-book-honours-literary-stalwarts-in-special-edition-115012100734_1.html|access-date=5 March 2015|publisher=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jaipur Literature Festival begins on grand note|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/jaipur-literature-festival-begins-on-grand-note/33277/}}</ref>


The 27th edition of ''Limca Book of Records'' is The Specially Abled Edition in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=India’s Pride – Limca Book of Records (LBR) 2016 unveiled at the Make India Summit, Mumbai|url=https://www.coca-colaindia.com/indias-pride-limca-book-records-lbr-2016-unveiled-make-india-summit-mumbai/|publisher=Coca-Cola, India|accessdate=3 May 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605042726/http://www.coca-colaindia.com/indias-pride-limca-book-records-lbr-2016-unveiled-make-india-summit-mumbai/|archivedate=5 June 2016}}</ref>
The 27th edition of ''Limca Book of Records'' is The Specially Abled Edition in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=India’s Pride – Limca Book of Records (LBR) 2016 unveiled at the Make India Summit, Mumbai|url=https://www.coca-colaindia.com/indias-pride-limca-book-records-lbr-2016-unveiled-make-india-summit-mumbai/|publisher=Coca-Cola, India|access-date=3 May 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605042726/http://www.coca-colaindia.com/indias-pride-limca-book-records-lbr-2016-unveiled-make-india-summit-mumbai/|archive-date=5 June 2016}}</ref>


==People of the Year==
==People of the Year==
Since 1992, ''Limca Book of Records'' has featured 'People of the Year'. A panel of judges (including the editorial team) selects people who have consistently contributed to 'Indian excellence'.<ref>{{cite web|title=People of The Year|url=http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/people-of-the-year.aspx|website=Limca Book of Records|accessdate=3 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404063839/http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/people-of-the-year.aspx|archive-date=4 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Since 1992, ''Limca Book of Records'' has featured 'People of the Year'. A panel of judges (including the editorial team) selects people who have consistently contributed to 'Indian excellence'.<ref>{{cite web|title=People of The Year|url=http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/people-of-the-year.aspx|website=Limca Book of Records|access-date=3 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404063839/http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/people-of-the-year.aspx|archive-date=4 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Other media==
==Other media==


Coca-colaindia.com published an online Limca book of records archive<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.coca-colaindia.com/packages/limca-book-of-records/lbr-archives|title=Limca book of records archive|last=|first=|date=|website=The Coca-Cola Company|language=en-IN|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-09-05}}</ref> featuring several landmark records set in India.
Coca-colaindia.com published an online Limca book of records archive<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.coca-colaindia.com/packages/limca-book-of-records/lbr-archives|title=Limca book of records archive|website=The Coca-Cola Company|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-09-05}}</ref> featuring several landmark records set in India.


In 1996, the Indian national television channel [[Doordarshan]] broadcast 19 episodes of ''Limca Book Of Records Ki Anokhi Duniya'' which were hosted by Siddharth Kak and featured events from the book.
In 1996, the Indian national television channel [[Doordarshan]] broadcast 19 episodes of ''Limca Book Of Records Ki Anokhi Duniya'' which were hosted by Siddharth Kak and featured events from the book.


In 2008, [[Star India|Star TV]] News Channel aired ''Limca Book of Records Wah India Show'' on Saturdays and Sundays from April to December.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stunning stunts script record - Martial art expert wards off .22mm bullets with tongue|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090313/jsp/jharkhand/story_10660919.jsp|accessdate=5 March 2015|publisher=The Telegraph}}</ref>
In 2008, [[Star India|Star TV]] News Channel aired ''Limca Book of Records Wah India Show'' on Saturdays and Sundays from April to December.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stunning stunts script record - Martial art expert wards off .22mm bullets with tongue|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090313/jsp/jharkhand/story_10660919.jsp|access-date=5 March 2015|publisher=The Telegraph}}</ref>


Siddarth Kak made the film ''Triumph of the Spirit'' about the ''Limca Book of Records''.<ref>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/about-us.aspx|website=Limca Book of Records|accessdate=2 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508073541/http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/about-us.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was broadcast by the [[National Geographic Channel|National Geographic]] group Fox History and Entertainment channel in 2010.
Siddarth Kak made the film ''Triumph of the Spirit'' about the ''Limca Book of Records''.<ref>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/about-us.aspx|website=Limca Book of Records|access-date=2 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508073541/http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/about-us.aspx|archive-date=8 May 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was broadcast by the [[National Geographic Channel|National Geographic]] group Fox History and Entertainment channel in 2010.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.coca-colaindia.com/limca-book-of-records ''Limca Book of Records'' Official Website]
* [https://www.coca-colaindia.com/limca-book-of-records ''Limca Book of Records'' Official Website]
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Limca Book of Records
File:LimcaBookofRecords.jpg
EditorVatsala Kaul Banerjee[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageEnglish
SeriesLimca Book of Records
SubjectNational Records by Indians
GenreIndian National Record, Reference Book
Published1990–present
PublisherCoca-Cola India
Publication date
Annually
ISBN9788190114868
Websitewww.coca-colaindia.com/limca-book-of-records/

The Limca Book of Records is an annual reference book published in India documenting world records held by Indians. The records are further categorized into education, literature, agriculture, medical science, business, sports, nature, adventure, radio and cinema.[2]

The Limca Book of Records is published in English and is a promotional tool of the Limca brand. Launched in India in 1990, it is a localised pastiche of the Guinness Book of World Records.[3]

History[edit]

The Limca Book of Records was first published in 1990, when the Limca soft drink brand was owned by Parle Bisleri. It was started originally by Ramesh Chauhan, who sold it to The Coca-Cola Company in 1993.[4] The book continued to be published by Coca-Cola. The Limca Book of Records is now published with the patronage of Coca-Cola India which manufactures Limca.

The current editor is Vatsala Kaul Banerjee. [5]

Editions[edit]

Its year 2006 edition was launched in New Delhi by Atul Singh, CEO of Coca-Cola India.[6]

On 25 September 2007, a special edition was released by Coca-Cola to commemorate 60 years of India's independence.

On 30 May 2008, the 19th Edition was launched in New Delhi.[5]

The 20th edition of this book was released by Amitabh Bachchan in March 2009.[7] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief G. Madhavan Nair also participated in this event.[8]

The 21st text edition of the book was launched on 29 March 2011. As the sports achievers special edition, it pays special tribute to the Indian athletes in the 2010 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

The 25th edition marking the Silver Jubilee of publication the book was launched on International Women’s Day in 2014.[9][10]

The 26th edition of Limca Book of Records was launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival in January 2015.[11][12]

The 27th edition of Limca Book of Records is The Specially Abled Edition in 2016.[13]

People of the Year[edit]

Since 1992, Limca Book of Records has featured 'People of the Year'. A panel of judges (including the editorial team) selects people who have consistently contributed to 'Indian excellence'.[14]

Other media[edit]

Coca-colaindia.com published an online Limca book of records archive[15] featuring several landmark records set in India.

In 1996, the Indian national television channel Doordarshan broadcast 19 episodes of Limca Book Of Records Ki Anokhi Duniya which were hosted by Siddharth Kak and featured events from the book.

In 2008, Star TV News Channel aired Limca Book of Records Wah India Show on Saturdays and Sundays from April to December.[16]

Siddarth Kak made the film Triumph of the Spirit about the Limca Book of Records.[17] The film was broadcast by the National Geographic group Fox History and Entertainment channel in 2010.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Letter from the Editor". Limca Book of Records. Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Rules for submission". Limca Book of Records. Archived from the original on 26 November 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "India's Pride – Limca Book of Records (LBR) 2016 unveiled at the Make India Summit, Mumbai". Coca-Cola, India. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  4. ↑ "Bisleri's Ramesh Chauhan offers to buy back Limca Book". timesofindia-economictimes.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Limca Book of Records launches special Olympic edition". SiliconIndia. 2008-05-30. Retrieved 2009-12-08.
  6. ↑ "The Hindu Business Line : Limca Book of Records 2006 edition". Blonnet.com. 2006-06-10. Retrieved 2009-12-08.[permanent dead link]
  7. ↑ "People of the country give me inspiration: Big B". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  8. ↑ "Amitabh releases Limca Book of Records' 20th edition". Hindustan Times.
  9. ↑ "On its silver jubilee, Limca Book of Records celebrates Women's Day". IBN Live. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  10. ↑ "Women Achievers Honoured at Launch of Limca Book of Records". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  11. ↑ "Limca Book honours literary stalwarts in special edition". Business Standard. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  12. ↑ "Jaipur Literature Festival begins on grand note".
  13. ↑ "India's Pride – Limca Book of Records (LBR) 2016 unveiled at the Make India Summit, Mumbai". Coca-Cola, India. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  14. ↑ "People of The Year". Limca Book of Records. Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  15. ↑ "Limca book of records archive". The Coca-Cola Company. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
  16. ↑ "Stunning stunts script record - Martial art expert wards off .22mm bullets with tongue". The Telegraph. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  17. ↑ "History". Limca Book of Records. Archived from the original on 8 May 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.

External links[edit]

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