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World's Smallest Pig Returns to the Wild in Historic Assam Release
Jersey's Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust has released 15 endangered pygmy hogs into Assam's Manas National Park, a milestone in a 30-year effort to save the species.
Human Achievements
21 Guinness World Records in One Day: Yoga Just Made History
On International Yoga Day 2026, Bengaluru's Akshar Yoga Kendraa set 21 Guinness World Records in a single day — believed to be the largest yoga record attempt ever.
Human Achievements
14 Divers Stack 22 Metres Tall Underwater for New Guinness Record
A team of 14 scuba divers held a 22.3-metre vertical human tower underwater off India's Andaman Islands for three minutes — more than doubling the Guinness target and setting a new world record.
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Krithi Karanth Becomes First Indian Named Nat Geo Explorer of the Year
The wildlife scientist's work has reached 7,000 villages, 100,000 people, and 72,000 schoolchildren — and just earned her conservation's most coveted title.
Human Achievements
7-Year-Old Swims 29 km Across Palk Strait, Sets World Record
Ranchi schoolboy Ishank Singh covered the 29-km stretch from Sri Lanka to India in under 10 hours, becoming the youngest and fastest person ever to swim the Palk Strait.
Human Achievements
Vaishali Rameshbabu Wins Chess Candidates, Will Challenge for World Title
The 24-year-old Indian grandmaster scored 8.5/14 to win the FIDE Women's Candidates outright and earn the right to challenge world champion Ju Wenjun.