Bangrod, Ratlam: A proud moment for Bangrod and Ratlam district unfolded as Kalyani Patidar achieved recognition in the London Book of World Records for completing the recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa in just 52 seconds. Her accomplishment reflects a combination of dedication, concentration, regular practice and a deep interest in India’s spiritual and cultural traditions.

Kalyani has been associated with devotional and cultural activities from an early age. Her interest in religious literature, Sanskrit verses, devotional songs, bhajans and Indian traditions encouraged her to develop her recitation abilities. Over time, consistent practice helped her improve her fluency, pronunciation, rhythm and confidence.

The 52-second recitation represents a distinctive accomplishment that required extensive preparation and familiarity with the complete text. Maintaining clarity and continuity while reciting at such speed demands considerable concentration and practice. Kalyani’s performance has therefore become a significant milestone in her journey and a source of happiness for those who have supported her.

In recognition of the achievement, Kalyani Patidar was presented with a World Record Certificate, Gold Medal, Memento and Certificate of Honour. The recognition has been warmly welcomed by her family and members of the local community.

Her accomplishment has also highlighted the continuing relevance of India’s devotional traditions. In an era where young people are increasingly exposed to diverse cultural influences, Kalyani’s achievement demonstrates how traditional interests can be pursued with dedication and transformed into meaningful accomplishments.

On the occasion of the felicitation ceremony, Mrs Universe Central Asia and World Record Brand Ambassador Dr. Divya Patidar honoured Kalyani Patidar and congratulated her on the achievement. Dr. Divya Patidar extended her best wishes for Kalyani’s bright future and appreciated her dedication towards Indian spiritual and cultural traditions.

Dr. Divya Patidar also emphasised the importance of supporting young talent and encouraging children and youth to remain connected with India’s rich heritage. She noted that spirituality, literature, music and traditional knowledge form an important part of India’s cultural identity and that dedicated young individuals can help carry these traditions forward.

The achievement has received appreciation from educators, social workers, cultural enthusiasts and prominent citizens from the region. Several well-wishers congratulated Kalyani and expressed their hope that she will continue to develop her talents and achieve further milestones.

Kalyani Patidar’s recognition in the London Book of World Records has added a memorable chapter to the cultural achievements associated with Bangrod and Ratlam. Her 52-second Hanuman Chalisa recitation stands as an example of what can be achieved through focused preparation, discipline and dedication.

Her accomplishment has brought pride to her family and community while offering an encouraging message to young people: passion becomes a powerful strength when combined with practice, perseverance and commitment.

Mysuru, October 2, 2026: In a significant move for inclusive sport, YASHAS Para Sports Academy (R) and Affectionate Hands are facilitating the participation of visually impaired cyclists Hemanth HKM and Swetha T, along with their tandem Captains Mohammed Suhaib and Bharath, in the 20 km category of L’Étape Mysuru by Tour de France 2026. The initiative brings tandem cycling into a mainstream sporting environment while highlighting the role of structured training, volunteer support and inclusive participation.

Tandem Cycling Built on Trust, Training and Teamwork

Hemanth and Swetha, together with their respective Captains, have been training regularly at Cubbon Park in Bengaluru, covering approximately 25–30 kilometres every Sunday. Tandem cycling requires close coordination between the visually impaired cyclist and the Captain, with communication, rhythm, balance and mutual trust playing a central role throughout the ride.

The regular training has helped the participants prepare for the demands of a longer organised cycling event while also creating an environment in which athletes and Captains can develop the teamwork needed for safe and confident participation.

Hemanth HKM Brings Endurance Experience to Tandem Cycling

Hemanth HKM, a visually impaired athlete associated with YASHAS Para Sports Academy, comes to the cycling event with substantial endurance-sport experience. He has completed four full marathons, seven half marathons, 21 10K races and three 5K races, covering more than 500 kilometres across organised running events.

His participation at L’Étape Mysuru marks a new chapter in that sporting journey. Moving from long-distance running into tandem cycling gives Hemanth an opportunity to explore another discipline while bringing the endurance, consistency and race experience developed through years of running.

Swetha T Expands Her Sporting Journey

Swetha T, also a visually impaired athlete, has established herself in para athletics. At the 34th State Para Athletics Championship 2026 in Karnataka, she won a Silver Medal in the 400 metres and a Bronze Medal in Shot Put in the visually impaired category.

Her participation in L’Étape Mysuru adds tandem cycling to her competitive sporting experience. The transition illustrates how athletes with disabilities can explore multiple disciplines when training opportunities, guidance and participation platforms are made available.

Building Wider Pathways Through YASHAS Para Sports Academy

YASHAS Para Sports Academy (R) works to identify, train and support visually impaired and para athletes through regular sporting opportunities and competition-focused preparation. Its current activities include Goalball, swimming for visually impaired athletes, tandem cycling and athletics, alongside other inclusive sports programmes.

The Academy’s approach centres on consistent training, community participation and connections with volunteers, Captains and supporters. By creating opportunities to compete and train, it aims to help athletes progress towards state, national and international-level sporting opportunities and pursue their wider sporting ambitions.

Affectionate Hands Strengthens the Inclusion Network

Affectionate Hands, founded by Mohammed Suhaib, has also been supporting inclusive activities involving visually impaired athletes. Suhaib has supported visually impaired champions for the past four years by running alongside them in marathons, taking them trekking and participating in inclusive programmes with YASHAS Para Sports Academy and Guide Runners India.

He has also received four International Awards for his short documentary on the graffiti clean-up at Dhanushkodi Rock, Melukote, and was honoured with the Visionary Leadership Award for setting up libraries at Melukote. His involvement reflects a broader focus on community-led initiatives that connect sport, volunteering and social participation.

A Collective Effort Behind the Mysuru Participation

The participation of Hemanth and Swetha has involved support from a wider group of individuals associated with inclusive sport. YASHAS Para Sports Academy and Affectionate Hands have acknowledged Reet D’Souza from NEB Sports, Manjunath Nagaraj, Meera Ashok, Dr. Bhumika Patel, Founder of Guide Runners India, and its members for their continued support and encouragement.

Such collaborations are particularly relevant to tandem cycling, where athletes depend on trained Captains, regular practice and a supportive sporting environment. The collective effort demonstrates how participation can become possible when organisations, volunteers and event stakeholders work together.

A Step Towards More Inclusive Mainstream Sport

The participation of visually impaired cyclists at L’Étape Mysuru 2026 highlights the importance of bringing athletes with disabilities into mainstream sporting spaces. For Hemanth and Swetha, the 20 km ride offers competitive exposure and an opportunity to extend their sporting experiences beyond their established disciplines.

For YASHAS Para Sports Academy and Affectionate Hands, the initiative reflects a continuing effort to create practical opportunities rather than limiting para-sport participation to specialised events. With regular training, appropriate support and access to competitions, visually impaired athletes can continue to develop skills, confidence and experience across different sporting disciplines.

Hyderabad-based gaming and digital-content company also receives Best AI – Photoreal Humans & Animals honour for ‘Sand and Fire’ at Mumbai ceremony

Hyderabad, 1 October 2026: Hyderabad-based gaming and digital-content company 7Seas Entertainment Limited had a memorable showing at the FICCI Best Animated Frames (BAF) Awards 2026, winning two honours across mobile gaming and AI-led visual creation.

Held at the Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, on 30th September 2026, the ceremony saw 7Seas Entertainment’s “Horse World Ride” win Best Mobile Video Game, while its AI-driven project “Sand and Fire” received the Best AI – Photoreal Humans & Animals award. The official FICCI BAF 2026 winners list confirms both recognitions.

The company’s Ultimate Women’s Cricket League was also recognised as a Runner-Up in the Mobile Video Game category. In addition, 7Seas Entertainment received a nomination for Best AI for Ad Film Production for its work for Nirmala Coffee Works, Nellore.

The recognition highlights two areas central to the company’s creative journey: developing original and engaging gaming experiences and exploring AI-assisted tools for new forms of visual storytelling.

Horse World Ride Wins Best Mobile Video Game

Horse World Ride is built around horse riding and exploration for mobile audiences. Its Best Mobile Video Game recognition reflects work across gameplay design, visual development, engineering, testing and the overall player experience.

The award-winning title is part of 7Seas Entertainment’s wider mobile gaming portfolio. The company’s official product portfolio lists Horse World Ride with a 4.1 rating and more than 500K downloads.

The game represents the company’s focus on creating original mobile experiences that combine interactive gameplay with visual development and accessible entertainment.

Sand and Fire Explores AI-Powered Visual Storytelling

While Horse World Ride represents 7Seas Entertainment’s mobile gaming capabilities, Sand and Fire highlights its exploration of AI-assisted visual production.

The project uses AI-assisted visual storytelling to explore photorealistic humans, animals and environments. Its recognition in the Best AI – Photoreal Humans & Animals category highlights the company’s experimentation with emerging production technologies.

The project also reflects the company’s approach to AI: technology can assist creative and technical teams, while human judgement, direction, quality control, intellectual-property considerations and final-release decisions remain important parts of the production process.

Managing Director L. M. Sanker on the Achievement

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. L. M. Sanker, Managing Director of 7Seas Entertainment Limited, said:

“Winning two awards across gaming and AI-led content is a proud moment for everyone at 7Seas. Horse World Ride reflects our passion for creating enjoyable and immersive games, while Sand and Fire represents our willingness to explore new methods of storytelling and visual production.”

He added that the recognitions belong to the company’s developers, artists, designers, animators and every team member who worked patiently to turn original ideas into finished experiences.

“The awards give us confidence, but they also give us a greater responsibility to keep improving the quality and ambition of our work,” he said.

“Our aim is not simply to create more content. We want to create better experiences—games and stories that carry original thought, careful execution and the ability to connect with audiences,” Mr. L. M. Sanker noted.

Building Games and AI Content from Hyderabad

Based in Hyderabad, India, 7Seas Entertainment develops and publishes games and interactive content across mobile, PC and web platforms.

Its capabilities span concept development, game design, software engineering, animation, quality assurance, publishing and ongoing product optimisation.

The company is also introducing selected AI-assisted workflows into design exploration, testing, visual development and content production. These tools are intended to support creative and technical teams, while responsibility for intellectual-property rights, confidentiality, quality and final-release decisions remains with people.

The 2026 awards add another chapter to 7Seas Entertainment’s association with the FICCI BAF platform and reinforce its focus on original gaming intellectual property, mobile-first development and emerging content-production technologies.

The company plans to strengthen its gaming portfolio, explore responsible applications of AI and develop digital experiences for audiences in India and international markets.

A Growing Portfolio of Games and Digital Products

Alongside its award-winning titles, 7Seas Entertainment offers a broad portfolio of mobile, online and PC games through platforms including the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Indus Appstore.

Its listed mobile titles include:

• Horse World Ride — rated 4.1 with over 500K downloads.
• Ultimate Women’s Cricket League — rated 4.4 with over 500K downloads.
• World Cricket Champions League — rated 4.2 with over 1M downloads.
• Bus Simulator Master — rated 4.3 with over 1M downloads.
• Turbo Racer — rated 4.6 with over 1M downloads.
• Cake Match: Puzzle Sort — rated 4.2 with over 1M downloads.
• Screw King Pin Master and Alex in Danger: Jump and Shoot — each with over 500K downloads.
• Roller Coaster Simulator HD — with over 100K downloads.

Readers can explore the company’s broader games and products portfolio for its current titles and digital offerings.

Beyond mobile games, the company runs browser-based, real-time multiplayer games under its Online Real Games platform, including Maze Busters, Chess Royalyn, Joy Ville and Alex Trax 2.

7Seas Entertainment also offers the PC title Kraze – The Ultimate Racer and publishes short-form gaming content through Gamer Shorts. Its upcoming racing game, FormulaRide, is listed as coming soon on Google Play, the App Store and Indus Appstore.

A Long Record of Industry Recognition

The 2026 FICCI BAF wins build on a long awards record for 7Seas Entertainment. According to the company’s published awards information, its FICCI BAF recognitions include Best Indian Game (2024), Best of Animation Frames (2014) and FICCI-BAF awards in 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2008, in addition to the two 2026 honours.

Its wider recognition includes the 9th International Gold Stevie (2012), International Stevie Business Award (2011) and International Stevie Awards in 2010, 2009 and 2008.

The company also lists the Gold Davey Award (2009) and The Davey Award (2008), along with WebAwards in 2011, 2009, 2008 and 2007 and the W3 Award (2008).

Other recognitions listed by the company include the Best Music Video Award (2016), Intel AppUp Developer Award (2010), IDMA Award for Best Gaming Site (2010), JKC Outstanding Performance Award (2010), CSI Appreciation Award (2011), 24FPS MAAC Award (2011), FAPCCI Silver Trophy (2009), Business Leadership Award (2008) and ISO 9001 certification (2006).

The company’s official awards archive provides its published record of these recognitions.

Looking Ahead for 7Seas Entertainment

The two FICCI BAF Awards 2026 give 7Seas Entertainment recognition across two distinct areas of digital creativity: mobile gaming and AI-assisted visual storytelling.

With Horse World Ride receiving Best Mobile Video Game and Sand and Fire winning Best AI – Photoreal Humans & Animals, the company has demonstrated work across both interactive entertainment and emerging content-production technologies.

Going forward, 7Seas Entertainment says it plans to continue strengthening its gaming portfolio, exploring responsible AI applications and developing digital experiences for audiences in India and international markets.

For more information about the company’s games, digital content and ongoing work, readers can visit the official 7Seas Entertainment website.

About 7Seas Entertainment Limited

7Seas Entertainment Limited is a developer and publisher of digital games and interactive content headquartered in Hyderabad, India. The company creates original gaming intellectual property and digital experiences across mobile, PC and web platforms, with capabilities spanning game design, software development, animation, quality assurance, publishing and AI-assisted content production.