From Budhia to Kalam-The Charm of a Record
Posted : June 11, 2006 at 10:39 am [IST]
Recently, four-year-old Budhia from Bhubaneshwar made headlines for his world record in long-distance running - 65 kilometres in seven hours. As per some doctors, he may have cartilage problems in the future.
Why shouldn’t these names in record-recorders such as Limca Book of Records or Guinness discourage such potentially dangerous stunts or feats that are illegal in any form? Guiness “demands £250, and if you can afford that, chances are your application would be accepted within two weeks.” If you can pay for the panel’s travel and accommodation expenses from London, they oblige.
Why some people even after getting warned by the well-wishers go for the dare devil tasks for creating some sort of records?
Mahendra Kumar Joshi of Rajasthan bursts a truck tyre in 40 seconds by blowing it. That can create trouble to his lungs. He knows. Why doesn’t he care for the warning? The name of Joshi has appeared in the Limca Book of Records last year.
Ramzan Ali, a Delhi-based hairdresser set a Limca Record for his ability to cut hair, blindfolded. People blindly volunteer. What happens if he makes mistake?
Dukanji ties candles to his moustache and makes them dance, got a chance to travel around the world and even act in films. Martial art exponents from Dhanbad and multirecord holders Tiger Lee and Anil Bansfore, both Dalits, say the records helped break social barriers in their village.
Beyond a mention in the record book, there is little else. The Limca book gives record-holders a certificate. Media may publish the photograph/s of the record holder. And then who does remember?
And Kalam becomes the oldest President to fly in a supersonic Sukhoi jet and gets into the record book. Did it prove that Kalam was fit and brave? Was it to prove that the latest flying machines were reliable enough to take the risk?
- Indra
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