Association of Overweight People (10 pics)

National Association of Overweight People
Once a famous photographer Zed Nelson came to the party of the National Association of overweight people. Before that, he thought that everything that gets in his lens, will be fun and even funny. However, spending a week full of people, he knew he had erred in their account. He met with people with big heart and a pure heart, over which they laugh and that denigrate most of his life.

Longest Canvas Painting in the Shortest Pan Limca Book Record

Ram Shankar Nikumbh, the art teacher of Taare Zameen Par, influenced students with his ideas. Mohan Azad is not far behind. The art teacher of St Xavier’s has found a place in the Limca Book of Records for painting the longest canvas in the shortest span of time.

Azad’s his students are as happy as him. He has become an inspiration for them. “Kudos to the Mohan Sir, who made history today,” said one of the students.

Fernando Alonso - thumbs Insured for $13 Million

Double world champion Fernando Alonso gave a 10 million euro ($13.33 million) thumbs-up to future Formula One success with Ferrari Monday.

Team sponsors Santander said they had insured the Spaniard's thumbs for five million each as part of a publicity campaign for accident and life insurance ahead of next week's Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

"Alonso's thumbs are a symbol, as well as being essential for driving a Formula One car, in that they make a sign of victory and show that everything is under control and well protected," the bank said in a statement.

Longest time spent in direct, full-body contact with ice

Mr. Wang Jintu (China) achieved the record for the longest time spent in direct, full-body contact with ice in China, on 17 April, 2008 in Beijing, China. He broke the previous record by an amazing 17 minutes. His now holds the record by 1 hour and 30 minutes!

Mr. Wang Jintu's record attempt began in the afternoon of 17 April, 2008, witnessed by Guinness World Records adjudicator Angela Wu. The glass container he used was 1 m long, 1 m wide and 2 m high -Wang is 172 m tall. Wearing only a swimsuit and with two professional doctors from Beijing present, ice cubes were poured into the box to reach the level of his neck, after which timing started. At first Wang was a little bit shaky, but after some minutes he acclimatized and could was able to enjoy the cheers from his friends and his daughter.

Dubai World Cup 2010 - World's Richest Horse Race win by Gloria de Campeao

Gloria De Campeao won the $10 million Dubai World Cup on Saturday in a photo finish, nosing out longshot Lizard's Desire to capture the world's richest horse race.

Gloria De Campeao, Lizard's Desire and Allybar practically hit the wire together on the all-weather track at the newly opened Meydan Racecourse.

"This is the best win of my life," jockey Tiago Pereira said. "It's unbelievable."

Two favorites — Britain-bred Gitano Hernando and U.S.-based Gio Ponti — never seriously challenged during the 1 ¼-mile race.

World Largest Arch Bridge in Dubai

Dubai to Build World’s Largest Arch Bridge : Dubai is set to spend $817-million on building the world’s largest arch bride, at 617-feet tall and 1-mile in length. Expect it to be in service by 2012.

Dubai is the Tetsuo of cities, expanding so fast it’s on the verge of creating of its own universe. And architecture that looks like it’s from the 22nd century only adds to the sheer grandeur of its growth—this bridge, envisioned by NY architecture firm Fxfowle, will be the largest and tallest arch bridge in the world, at one mile long and 670 feet tall.

Construction starts next month and is due to wrap up in 2012 after running some $817 million dollars. World’s first vacuum tube mass transit system will launch in Dubai shortly thereafter.

WORLD’S LARGEST FREE-FLYING AMERICAN FLAG TO FLY AT GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE IN HONOR OF 9/11 VICTIMS

This Saturday beginning at dawn, the world’s largest free-flying American flag will fly at the George Washington Bridge as a tribute to the victims of September 11, 2001.

The original flag was removed in 2000 for the recently completed bridge painting project, but restored for one week following the attacks on 9/11. This new flag will be the first to fly at the bridge since September 2001.

The 450-pound flag will be flown from dawn until dusk on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Clydesdale - World Tallest Living Horse Dallas Texas

A Clydesdale from Princeton, Texas, may soon take on the mantle of tallest horse alive.
Cheryl Davis' horse Remington could set the Guinness World Record for tallest living horse, after he is measured by Guinness officials on Friday, the Dallas Morning News reported.

The record is currently held by another Texan: Belgian draft horse Radar, from Fort Worth. Radar boasts 19 hands and 3.5 inches, or 6 feet, 7.5 inches, from hoof to shoulder.

Lukas - The Smartest Horse In the World set World Record

Lukas now 16, is a rescued off-the-track thoroughbred who had bowed both tendons as a young horse preparing for a life of racing. The injuries precluded him from ever seeing the starting gate in a race. Lukas changed hands a few times and at one point was malnourished before finding his trainer and owner, Karen Murdock. Lukas came into Karen's life when he was around 10 years of age. "I was only hoping to show him in a few lower level tests". "Put a few tricks into him and sell him to a good home", however Lukas had other ideas. And so a partnership based on mutual respect and rewards begun. They have been learning together for the past 6 or 7 years.

World Widest Concrete Building in Jaipur India World Record

The city-based firm N.M. Roof Designers (NMRD) Ltd has figured in the Guinness Book of World Records for designing and constructing a 'satsang hall' (prayer hall) in Jaipur, which has a reinforced concrete cement (RCC) flat roof with a single span of 119 feet.

'If Dubai has Burj Al Hotel - the world's tallest tower - India now has Govind Devji's Satsang Hall in Jaipur, the world's widest concrete building,' said Deepak Sogani, CEO of NMRD Ltd, the structural consultants and contractors for this project, at a press conference here Wednesday.

Longest Continuously Burning Bulb Guinness World Record

At 107 years and counting, the low-watt wonder with the curlicue carbon filament has been named the planet's longest continuously burning bulb by both Guinness World Records and Ripley's Believe It Or Not.

As objet d'art and enduring symbol of American reliability and ingenuity, it's been lauded by senators and presidents.

It boasts a website -- www.centennialbulb.org, drawing a million hits a year -- a historical society and even a webcam that allows curious fans to check on it 24 hours a day.

Over 1 Lacs Bulb on Mysore Palace at Dasara Festival

It is an evening odyssey that offers a distinctive spectacle to tourists and a mesmerising destination for travellers.

For nearly a century, the illumination at the imposing Mysore Palace has treated innumerable visitors to enchanting evenings in the sprawling palace precincts.

This magnificent Indo-Sarcenic style edifice unfailingly captivates the visitors when 96,200 bulbs fixed in a synchronised pattern are switched on at one go. 

Mascot

Only one of its kinds in the world, the Mysore Palace's illumination that has remained a mascot for the tourism industry here has an interesting history.

For, at least during the first few decades after construction, the palace boasted of having more number of electrical lamps than the entire city had. 

Navratri Festival 2009 - World Longest Cultural Festival in India

Navratri is the most famous festival of Gujarat around the world. Navratri is group of 'nine nights', where Gujarti people enjoy festival with joy and relious, for nine nights. This is an ancient and colourful festival. Navratri honours the one Divine Shakti or Force which supports the entire universe, and is personified as the Mother Goddess. She protects her worshippers, destroys evil and grants boons to her children. This Navratri festival is essentially religious in nature.

Navratri is celebrated with true devotion in the various temples dedicated to Mataji. This is also true of the temples which usually have a constant stream of visitors from morning to night.

Nowadays, Ras-Garba is held in the Party Plots, Clubs, Farm and taking entrance fees for the Ras-Garba. Some of the Singer and the drummer are so popular because of the Ras-Garba. The Dances normally starts at night and continues to early morning.

Happy Diwali 2009 - Festival of Lights in India

Happy Diwali 2009 - Festival of Lights Celebration Goin on.

As the countdown for Diwali begins, Indians across the globe are going on a shopping spree for family, friends and business acquaintances.

Diwali, The festival of lights, is the one of the best occasions to bond and greet family and friends. With fireworks, sweets, lights and gifts, this festival is indeed a much awaited celebration of the year.



May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into May the Divine Light of Diwali Spread into your Life Peace, Prosperity, Happiness and Good Health.

Boomer - World Tallest Living Dog World Record 2009

Boomer, a 180-pound Landseer Newfoundland dog, stands with owner Caryn Weber at her home south of Casselton, N.D. The dog measures seven feet from nose to tail and stands 36 inches tall at the shoulders. Weber will send his measurements to Guinness World Records for consideration as the tallest living dog. The previous record holder was a Great Dane that died this summer. He measured just over 42 inches at the shoulders.

Boomer - a three-year-old landseer newfoundland – is so big he can keep all four paws on the floor when he drinks from the kitchen tap.

At three feet tall and seven feet long from nose to tail he is making a bid to get into the book of Guinness World Records.

His owner Caryn Weber, of Caselton in North Dakota, has told how her pet has become a bit of celebrity since news of his attempt to make the record books has spread.

Worlds Tallest Dog George set World Record

Standing at nearly 43 inches tall from paw to shoulder and weighing a staggering 245lbs could this be the world's new tallest dog? Pictured here in the parks of Tuscon, Arizona, George, a four-year-old blue great dane, looks more like a miniature horse than a dog.

The gentle giant, who measures 7ft 3ins from nose to tail, could be a prime contender to take the title from the former record holder, Gibson, a harlequin Great Dane who passed away from cancer last August.

Now George's owners, David and Christine Nasser, are awaiting confirmation from Guinness World Records to see if he has achieved the lofty heights.

'He's 42.625 inches at the shoulder,' said David. 'He's very very unique.'   
According to David, George consumes 110lbs of food every month, and sleeps alone in his own Queen Size Bed.  

Tallest Man in United Stats of America set Guinness World Record

At a towering 7 feet 8 1/3 inches, Igor Vovkovinskiy now holds top honors as the tallest man in the United States, according to Guinness World Records officials.

The 27-year-old Minnesota resident - who sports size 24 10-E shoes -- one-upped previous record-holder George Bell, passing the 7-foot-8 deputy sheriff by a third of an inch.

"It feels good to finally have proof that I am the Tallest Man in America," Vovkovinskiy said in a statement. "Everyone is always asking me if I'm certain that I'm the tallest and I was never able to prove it. Now that I have this certificate to hang on my wall, I could finally show it!"

Vovkovinskiy's incredible growth started at an early age. By the time he was 3 years old, he was almost 5 feet tall. At age 7, he was already about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds.

50 meter freestyle swimming world record set by Alain Bernard

Alain Bernard set a world record in the 50-meter freestyle Sunday, after twice lowering the 100 freestyle mark in the previous two days at the European swimming championships.

The muscular Frenchman finished in 21.50 seconds to beat the time of 21.56 set last month by Eamon Sullivan of Australia. Sullivan lowered Alexander Popov's previous record of 21.64, set in Moscow on June 16, 2000.

"I had to stay calm for this semifinal," Bernard said. "I had an excellent start, which is not that usual for me. Then I thought I had to exploit my fantastic shape here in Eindhoven. I put all my power on at 35 meters."

Norfolk man's 68-pound catch sets world record

A 68-pound snowy grouper caught by Norfolk's Jere Humphries has been certified as the International Game Fish Association all-tackle world record.

The huge bottom dweller was caught in August from deep waters near the Norfolk Canyon. Humphries was fishing on the Bone Daddy with Capt. Jimmy Collier.

"This definitely is my most memorable fish," said Humphries, a 51-year-old dental laboratory technician. Humphries said the grouper fight took about 30 minutes.

Otto - New World Oldest Dog World Record 2010

Otto, a dachshund-cross terrier, could enter the record books after the death of the previous holder, a dachshund called Chanel, at the age of 21 in the United States last month.

Peter Jones, Otto's owner, has had the dog, which now suffers arthritis, since he was a puppy.
Mr Jones, 68, said his wife Lynn, 55, have a certificate to prove his age and Guinness World Records are now investigating.

Mr Jones, a retired sales manager, said: "When I saw this dog had died and he was the oldest in the world, I thought Otto must be getting on to being the oldest as well. I thought it would be good to see if Otto is the oldest. My vet said to me that they hadn't got any older dogs going to see them.

With the recent news that Guinness World Records has stripped the "world’s tallest man" of his title, London's Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is offering Ukrainian Leonid Stadnyk the chance to reclaim his crown.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, which recently opened in London's Piccadilly Circus, is offering to pay for Stadnyk to come to a gala event on September 3, where Guinness officials will be waiting with a tape measure to see if he can reclaim his crown.

World Tallest Man 2010 in Guinness Book of World Records

Leonid Stadnyk, a 37-year-old former veterinarian from Podolyantsi in central Ukraine, was measured at 2.57m (8ft 5in), the records authority said

Mr Stadnyk has claimed to be the world's tallest man before, but his record was not verified because he repeatedly refused to be measured by the Guinness Book of Records.

He began to grow rapidly aged 14, when an operation on his brain reportedly stimulated his pituitary gland.

Born to parents who were 1.73m (5ft 8in) and 1.52m (5ft) tall in a tiny village 209km (130 miles) west of the capital, Kiev, Mr Stadnyk was not unusually large as a young boy.

Mr Stadnyk had to give up his job six years ago, after his feet were frostbitten because he could not afford proper shoes for his size 64 feet.

World Oldest Father in India Nanu Ram Jogi set World Records

The world's oldest father has done it again, fathering a child for at least the 21st time, at the age of 90.

Indian farmer Nanu Ram Jogi, who is married to his fourth wife, boasts he does not want to stop, and plans to continue producing children until he is 100.

Mr Jogi admits he is not certain how many children his series of four wives have borne him - but counts at least 12 sons and nine daughters and 20 grandchildren.

Cockcroft - Wheelchair Racer sets Four World Records

British wheelchair racer Hannah Cockcroft broke her own 400m world record and set three more over 100m, 200m and 800m at Stoke Mandeville.

The 17-year-old from Halifax beat the mark of one minute, 05.51 seconds she set in May with a new time of 1:04.27.

Cockcroft then beat the previous 100m record of 19.55secs by 0.20secs and took 0.07secs off the 200m mark by clocking 33.80secs.

World Oldest Practising Doctor World Record set by Dr Walter Watson

Dr Walter Watson, nicknamed "Papa Doc", has been present at the births of generations spanning from grandparents down to grandchildren during his 63 years as an obstetrician.

The doctor from Augusta, Georgia, USA is thought to be the oldest practising medic in the world.

Among his patients is Sabra Allen, 77, who he has treated for 59 years. He has delivered 17 members of her family.

62 Year Old Woman Finally Passed Her Driving Test

A 62-year-old woman has finally passed her driving test - 27 years after her first lesson.

Teresa Clarke, of Wroxham, Norfolk, spent 15,000 pound in fees, had 450 hours of tuition from 20 instructors and failed 12 previous tests and cancelled a further 35 and had 50 mock exams.

She had her first lesson in 1981 shortly before American president Ronald Reagan was shot and Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer.

Sudhir Vaidya Cricket Statistician's name in Limca Book of Records

An international famed cricket statistician, Sudhir Vaidya, who has been compiling cricket statistics since 1957, has found his name recorded in the latest edition (March 2010) of Limca Book of Records.

Limca Book of Records is a record book of Indian origin. First published in 1990, the 20th edition of this book was released by Amitabh Bachchan last year. The Limca Book of Records is published with the patronage of Coca-Cola India which manufactures the soft drink called Limca. Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev are the other two Indian cricket-greats have found their names in the earlier editions of this book.

World's Biggest Matchstick Model Guinness Records

A retired British oil rig worker has claimed the record for creating the world's biggest matchstick model - using four million pieces.

David Reynolds, 51, has spent 15 years creating the replica of a North Sea oil platform and invested £5,000 on glue and matchsticks.

The finished model weighs one tonne and is 12ft tall and 21ft long. His creation has now been officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's biggest matchstick model - with 4,075,000 million individual matchsticks.

The previous biggest was a recreation of the Titanic using 3.5million. Mr Reynolds, who lives with his wife Julie, 49, in Southampton, described the remarkable model as a hobby which 'got out of hand'.

Guinness World Record Feats India

Featured Guinness World Record Feats India

Rishi holds straws in his mouth in an attempt to attain the Guinness record for the most straws to fit in a person`s mouth.



Indian filmmaker Kishan Shrikanth, 11, holds on to the trophies awarded to him at Giffoni International Film Festival in Italy, during a press conference in Bangalore. Shrikanth is the world`s youngest director of a professionally made feature film as recognised by the Guinness World Records book.

Highest Run in Cricket Test Match World Record by Sachin Tendulkar

WHEN the fireworks stopped and the smoke cleared, Sachin Tendulkar was the most successful batsman in the history of Test cricket and Australia was consigned to a long, hot afternoon in Mohali.

One minute after tea, Tendulkar dispelled his own anxiety and that of an entire nation when, at long last, he sent a deft glide to third man to inherit the world record from the princely West Indies batsman Brian Lara.
As India's idol turned for a third run, fireworks went off around the stadium and the game stopped for several minutes while each Australian player, led by captain Ricky Ponting, rushed to shake Tendulkar's hand, and a nation celebrated the batsman who now stands above all others on the list of the game's greatest run-scorers.
The sense of relief was palpable as Tendulkar removed his helmet and turned his face towards the sky, as he always has done in marking each of his 39 centuries, for his progress towards the world record had been slow and painstaking.

The 35-year-old came to the crease just after lunch needing 15 runs to claim Lara's throne, and released some pressure with an exquisite cover drive creamed off the sweet spot of his bat off Mitchell Johnson.

Joe Cada - World Youngest Poker Champion set Record

Joe Cada became the youngest champion at the World Series of Poker’s richest event, as the 21-year-old community college dropout emerged from a field of almost 6,500 to claim the $8.55 million top prize in Las Vegas.

Cada beat out 46-year-old Darvin Moon, a self-employed logger from Maryland, in a head-to-head showdown to capture the No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em world championship. The victory comes a year after Denmark’s Peter Eastgate won the event at 22.

World’s Largest Motorcycle Poker Run Guinness Book of World Records

Don Kraemer is praying for good weather on May 1.

The Temple firefighter is organizing a motorcycle poker run that’s part of an effort to get into the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest poker run.

The event will be held rain or shine, and Kraemer hopes at least 100 other riders join him.

Kraemer is a member of New Hampshire Chapter IV of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, an organization of U.S. and Canadian riders who are connected to fire departments.

Longest Reverse Driving without a Break World Record

A record holder in reverse-motor-driving, who has made it to the Limca Book of Records laments the lack of support from the state government in facilitating his bid to get into the Guinness Book of World Records.
Mobin Khan, 40, a resident here, always drives his car backwards and holds the record for the longest reverse driving without a break.





Khan teaches driving for a livelihood and is also financially supported by his friends.

Khan claims he can work wonders with a little support from the state government as he can drive in reverse gear for several kilometers and for hours at a stretch without applying the brakes even once.
The indifference of the state towards him prevents him from making a world record, claims Khan. A dejected Khan says his correspondence with the state authorities, including the Sports Minister, has all gone in vain.
He plans to undertake a reverse driving venture from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in Kerala.
The expertise, according to him will cost 1.2 million rupees.

Most people Hugging for One Minute set Guinness World Record

PUBGOERS felt the love as they tried to smash the world record for the biggest number of people hugging in one place.

About 180 people crammed into the garden at the Alex pub, in Alexandra Street, Southend, in an attempt to break the Guinness world record for the most people hugging for one minute.

The record of 112 was set at St Pancras railway station, to mark Guinness World Records Day, in November 2009.

Regulars took part in the event at the Alex, helping to raise £200 for Southend’s SOS Bus, and the pub is awaiting final confirmation that it broke the world record.

Pub manager Paul Watson said: “We think we have broken it, but at the moment we are collating all the evidence so we can send it off to them.

Most Professional Boxing Bouts (female) World Record

Stephanie M. Dobbs received a beautiful certificate to commemorate her achievement. Ralph Hannah, of the Records Management Team, with the Guinness World Records said in a letter to Dobbs, “We are pleased to confirm that you have set the new Guinness World Record for 'Most professional boxing bouts (female)' and a certificate to commemorate has been sent to you by post today. Details of your achievement have been entered into our records as follows:

The most professional boxing bouts fought is 58 and was achieved by Stephanie M. Dobbs (United States), from 2 March 2002 to 8 May 2008.”

Dobbs told WBAN, “"I am so excited to have broken an actual world record. I have had to take a lot of time off this past year due to back problems, but I plan on hitting the trail hard again later this year. I want to retire as the first female to fight in 100 fights. I am only 27 and as soon as I can get healthy plan to work even harder to reach my true goal of winning a world title."

Man Who Lost 46 Stone Plans to Start new Life - Amazing News 2009

Colin Corfield at one point was bed-ridden and relied on a patient relay of friends and family to bring enormous meals to his room.

But now the 41-year-old weighs a healthier 16-stone after a gastric bypass operation he underwent.

Surgeons shrunk his stomach to the size of an egg in a risky procedure that forced him to quit his addiction to food overnight.

Taylor Swift - MTV Best Female Video Award Winner set World Record

Taylor Swift, the recent Best Female Video award winner at the MTV Video Music Awards, has set a Guinness World Record.
Taylor has now entered the Guinness Book of World Records and set a new record for Most Entries In The US Top 20 In A Year By A Solo Artist.
The star has been in the press a lot recently after rapper Kanye West stole the mic from her acceptance speech at the VMAs, saying: "Yo, Taylor, I'm really happy for you, I'll let you finish, but Beyonce has one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time."
The country singer's album Fearless, which includes Taylor's six top 20 singles from the past year, including You Belong with Me, has enabled the 19-year-old to enter the famous record book.
The Guinness Book of World Records will be out this Thursday. The current issue also features Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson who are named as the highest grossing lead actors of the decade.

Longest marathon playing football (soccer)

A group of footballers set a new Guinness World Records record for the longest marathon playing football (soccer) after playing continuously for 42 hours and 5 minutes.

Snickers® invited all football fans in the Middle East to participate in this record attempt and after subjecting the applicants to medical checks and fitness tests the 36 players were chosen.

A group of four Indian students seek entry into Limca book of records

A group of four students seek entry into Limca book of records by performing yoga for 180 minutes in Chennai.
The students of city's Velamal Matriculation Higher Secondary School struck 999 yoga postures in a bid to get registered in the Limca Book of Records.
The event was held as part of the school's 'Save the Earth 99999 Lights out' campaign to spread awareness amongst the students and masses about global warming.

Donna Simpson - World Fattest and Haviest Living Women set World Record

Donna Simpson, 42, from New Jersey weighs more than 42 stone and aims to reach 1,000 pounds, or 71st.

The mother of two children, aged three and 14, models on a website, where admirers and the curious can pay to watch videos of her eating greasy foods or walking to the car.

She has appeared in television interviews and said she welcomes media coverage.

A Guinness World Records spokesman said Miss Simpson has submitted a claim for the title of world's heaviest woman to give birth, a claim that is being reviewed.

Among the heaviest women ever recorded was one who reportedly weighed 128st and another who reportedly weighed 85st at the time of their deaths.

Miss Simpson said she has received a book offer and wants her own reality show, partly to give plus-size women more confidence. She wears size XXXXXL clothing, which she buys mostly online, and calls herself a member of the "fat acceptance community."

"The bigger your butt is, the bigger belly you have, the sexier you are," she said.

World Press Photo of the Year 2007 wins by British photographer

British photographer Tim Hetherington has won the 51st World Press Photo of the Year award for a shot of a tired U.S. soldier in Afghanistan. Hetherington shot the image Sept. 16, 2007 in the Korengal Valley while on assignment for Vanity Fair.

His Afghanistan story was also awarded 2nd place in General News Stories. The World Press Photo jury announced its decisions Friday in Amsterdam. Other big winners include John Moore of Getty Images, who won first place in both spot news categories for his coverage of the Benazir Bhutto assassination; and Balazs Gardi, who won first place in both general news categories for photographs from Afghanistan.

Indian students Among the Best rated by Oxford University

The Oxford University considers Indian students among the best in the world and would like more of them joining its campus, Chancellor Chris Patten has said.

The university, which produced the likes of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia, has presently 257 Indian students on roll. But one-third of its students are from China.

NRI Pulse - First News Paper Published outside India by NRI Women

US-based Veena Rao, the editor and publisher of NRI Pulse, has been recognized by the Limca Book of Records as the first non-resident Indian woman to edit and publish a newspaper outside India.

Rao launched NRI Pulse in 2006. It is a free monthly newspaper that serves the Indian-American and other South Asian communities of Georgia and other southeastern states of the US.

‘It is important that people know what’s happening in their community, and the country they live in. It is important that they stay abreast of happenings in India. This is vital for the socio-economic and cultural growth of the community as a whole,’ a statement quoted Rao as saying.

Rao has a masters’ diploma in journalism and communication from India’s Symbiosis International University and she has also done her masters in economics. 

Worlds Heaviest Baby Born by Indonesian Woman

An Indonesian woman has given birth to the heaviest baby ever born in the country, a boy weighing in at an eye-watering 19lbs. We take a look at some of the other extreme sizes and shapes the human body can reach.

Heaviest baby ever

Sadly, the heaviest baby ever born, in January 1979 in Ohio, USA, died after just 11 hours. The boy weighed 23lb 12oz. His Canadian mother, Anna Bates, was herself was an unusual woman at 7ft 5in tall.

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitts Twins $14M Baby Photos at People

Photo sold for $14 million World Record.

Pictures of Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s newborn twins, were published in the Monday edition of People Magazine. They were born on 12 July in Nice and these are their first official photographs. Larry Hackett, People’s managing director said: “They will delight our readers who have followed the growth of the Jolie-Pitt family." Apparently the worldwide rights for the photos were sold for $14 million.

The Jolie-Pitt family also includes 7-year-old Maddox, 4-year-old Pax and 3-year-old Zahara. They’ve currently settled down at the Chateau Miraval in Provence, France. That’s where the photos were taken. Jolie, 33, referred to their life at the chateau as "chaos, but we are managing it and having a wonderful time." The notorious family has eight members now.

High Wire Rider Nik Wallenda Set Guinness World Record

Wednesday morning around 8:30, as high-wire Rider Nik Wallenda -- seventh generation of the famous Wallenda family of tightrope walkers -- set a guinness world record in riding a bicycle across a 235-foot wire suspended from two cranes some 135 feet in the air.

The event took place near the Prudential Center arena in Newark, N.J., where Wallenda is performing with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus.