Amal College teacher wins Guinness record
Umesh U., a department head at Amal College, has set a new Guinness World Record for the most authors signing their books simultaneously. The event involved 1,572 authors and was held in collaboration with international publishing and skill development organizations.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights academic and cultural engagement within the local community and provides recognition for the institution.
Umesh U., head of the Department of Commerce at Amal College of Advanced Studies, Nilambur, has achieved a Guinness World Record for the most authors signing their own books simultaneously.
The record was set when 1,572 authors signed their books at the same time. The previous record was 1,502 authors, set at the Sharjah International Book Fair in 2019.
Mr. Umesh received the official certificate last week at the IIT Madras Alumni Industry Interaction Centre, Chennai.
The event was organised in collaboration with ESN Publications and the London Organisation of Skills Development (LOSD). Eighteen fifth-semester B.Com students of Amal College volunteered at the event.
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