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Four‑Year‑Old Bengaluru Boy Reads 1,676 Words in 26 Minutes, 49 Seconds, 76 Milliseconds
Atharva Kirti Sagar, a resident of Bengaluru, Karnataka, read 1,676 English words from the chapter ‘A Send‑off Party’ of Sudha Murty’s book *The Magic of the Lost Temple* in 26 minutes, 49 seconds and 76 milliseconds. The India Book of Records confirmed the record on September 7, 2026, when Atharva was 4 years, 11 months and 10 days old. He was born on September 28, 2021. The record, listed under the category ‘Maximum English words read from a story book by a kid’, recognises the number of words read and the precise time taken, including milliseconds. The entry notes that the attempt was not described as a speed‑reading competition and provides no details about preparation. The record places Atharva in the organisation’s Young Achievers category.
Frequently asked questions
Who set the record for reading the most English words from a story book by a kid?
Atharva Kirti Sagar, a resident of Bengaluru, Karnataka.
How many words did he read and in what time?
He read 1,676 English words in 26 minutes, 49 seconds, and 76 milliseconds.
When was the record confirmed?
The India Book of Records confirmed the record on September 7, 2026.