{
  "id": 2528202,
  "title": "Indian-Origin Woman Based In UAE Sets Guinness World Record By Writing 150 Words On One Sticky Note",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/indian-origin-woman-based-in-uae-sets-guinness-world-record-by",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T06:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/indian-origin-woman-based-in-uae-sets-guinness-world-record-by-writing-150-words-on-one-sticky-note"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 29-year-old Indian-origin woman, Pushpajothi Ravikumar, based in the UAE, has set a Guinness World Record for writing the maximum number of words on a single sticky note. The record-breaking feat was achieved in Dubai, showcasing the potential of an ordinary object to serve as a unique canvas for an extraordinary display of skill.\n\nRavikumar’s journey towards this achievement was rooted in her childhood fascination with Guinness World Records. Inspired by the stories of record holders, she harbored a dream of becoming part of the prestigious record book. This aspiration culminated in her decision to apply for a world record, a goal that required precision, meticulous planning, and exceptional handwriting.\n\nThe challenge of fitting 150 words onto a tiny sticky note was daunting, primarily because legibility was paramount. Ravikumar’s solution was to utilize short, uncomplicated words, predominantly consisting of three letters. This strategy allowed her to maximize the limited space without compromising the readability of her words. \"I chose simple, short words - mostly three letters - to make the most of the space,\" she elucidated.\n\nWhile the word count was crucial, Ravikumar recognized that handwriting technique was equally important. Balancing the number of words with clarity necessitated a well-honed writing style. Remarkably, she accomplished this monumental task on her very first attempt, thereby securing the Guinness World Records title for the most words written on a sticky note.",
  "summary": "A simple sticky note has helped Pushpajothi Ravikumar turn a childhood ambition into a Guinness World Records achievement. The 29-year-old senior cloud engineer from the UAE has claimed the record for writing the most words on a single sticky note, fitting an astonishing 150 different words onto the tiny piece of paper. The record-breaking attempt took place in Dubai, where Ravikumar set out to…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "150 words in 1 sticky note: 29-year-old sets Guinness World Record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/150-words-in-1-sticky-note-29-year-old-sets-guinness-world-record",
        "published": "2026-08-22T05:32:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}