Chennai students were a part of setting the Guiness world record for the world's largest Biology class
Who knew high school science classes could be fun - and even memorable enough for a Guinness World Record. But over a thousand students in Chennai managed exactly that when they got together for a one-of-kind biology lesson on Saturday as part of the ongoing India International Science Festival.
The class began with all the 1,049 students being individually tagged. Then, a local school teacher gave them a biology lesson and a demonstration on how to extract the DNA from a ripe papaya fruit.
At the end of it all, Mr Swapnil Dangarikar, Adjudicator, Guinness World Records said, "You have successfully broken the record and this is a the new Guinness Record for the largest biology lesson. Congratulations."
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Environment and Science Minister holds the Guiness world record (NDTV)
There were happy faces, posing for selfies all around at the end of 90-minute lesson. Ms Nithya Subramaniam, a student from Vana Vani Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai said, "I feel amazing. I want to thank my school and the Government of India for this amazing opportunity. I love science and I am grateful that I was able to do something for science and made the country proud. Makes me so happy and I feel amazing right now."
At hand was a science minister who relished the moment. Dr Harsh Vardhan, Cabinet Minister for Science and Environment told NDTV, "Definitely, a proud moment. My congratulations to the students and teachers. They have got an award for the world's largest biology lesson. This shows the capability of the students and teachers. I am happy that they have given the country a welcome Diwali gift."