:Limca Book of Records
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| series = Limca Book of Records
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| publisher = Coca-Cola India (local division of Coca Cola Company)
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The Limca Book of Records is an annual reference book published in India documenting world records held by Indians. The records are further categorised into education, literature, agriculture, medical science, business, sports, nature, adventure, radio and cinema.{{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}}{{primary inline|date=February 2024}}
The Limca Book of Records is published in English and is a promotional tool of Limca, a soft drink brand, owned by the Coca Cola Company, it is a localised equivalent of the Guinness World Records.{{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}}{{primary inline|date=February 2024}}
History
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.{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-03-12/news/27714756_1_coca-cola-india-limca-book-brand|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812085623/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-03-12/news/27714756_1_coca-cola-india-limca-book-brand|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 August 2011|title=Bisleri's Ramesh Chauhan offers to buy back Limca Book|work=timesofindia-economictimes}} 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.
Editions
Its year 2006 edition was launched in New Delhi by Atul Singh, CEO of Coca-Cola India.{{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=10 June 2006 |access-date=8 December 2009 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
On 25 September 2007, a special edition was released by Coca-Cola to commemorate 60 years of India's independence.
The 20th edition of this book was released by Amitabh Bachchan in March 2009.{{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}} Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief G. Madhavan Nair also participated in this event.{{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}}
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 the book's publication was launched on International Women’s Day in 2014.{{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}}{{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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521131730/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Women-Achievers-Honoured-at-Launch-of-Limca-Book-of-Records/2014/05/21/article2236295.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 May 2014|access-date=5 March 2015|publisher=The Indian Express}}
The 26th edition of Limca Book of Records was launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival in January 2015.{{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}}{{cite news|title=Jaipur Literature Festival begins on grand note|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/jaipur-literature-festival-begins-on-grand-note/33277/}}
The 27th edition of Limca Book of Records is The Specially Abled Edition in 2016.{{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}}
People of the Year
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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'.{{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}}
Other media
Coca-colaindia.com published an online Limca book of records archive{{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=5 September 2019}} 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.{{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|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150309124521/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090313/jsp/jharkhand/story_10660919.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 March 2015|access-date=5 March 2015|publisher=The Telegraph}}
Siddarth Kak made the film Triumph of the Spirit about the Limca Book of Records.{{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}} The film was broadcast by the National Geographic group Fox History and Entertainment channel in 2010.
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External links
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Category:Book series introduced in 1990
Category:Publications established in 1990