The world's records book for people over 60
Grandparents are breaking records.
Singers, runners, farmers, teachers, cooks and volunteers aged 60 to 100+. A fair jury checks every record, and every one is celebrated in front of family, friends and neighbours.
പ്രായം വെറുമൊരു സംഖ്യ മാത്രം!
For children and teenagers
Is your grandparent amazing at something?
Tell the world. Nominate your Appooppan, Ammoomma, Nana, Nani, Grandpa or Grandma, help them practise, and cheer them on at their celebration.
- 1Nominate them here with a parent's help
- 2Help them practise and film the attempt
- 3Walk up with them at the celebration and get your own Proud Grandchild certificate
My country
Happening in India
You see your own country first. Change it any time with the selector at the top, or switch to the whole world.
International
Events open to seniors from other countries
These events welcome participants from abroad, on conditions set by the host and the participant's country chapter: age 60+, an endorsement, and travel, visa and insurance arranged by the participant.
World map
Every challenge, celebration and record, on one map
Pins sit at city level, never at a home address. Tap a pin to see what's happening there.
The record book
Open records, waiting for their first holders
Every record is set within an age band, so a 92-year-old competes with people in their 90s. The first verified records will be written on 31 January 2027.
Record numbers read: SWR, country, region, year, entry. Verified holders will appear here with their story, photo and certificate QR code.
How it works
From nomination to celebration
Every stage of a record is a celebration with family and community.
- 1
Nominate or apply
The senior, a grandchild, family, school or organisation fills in the form or sends a WhatsApp message.
- 2
Qualify
Our team calls, agrees the category, age band and level, and confirms the record qualifies.
- 3
Performance celebration
The senior performs before an audience, with two independent witnesses and video.
- 4
Jury evaluation
An independent jury evaluates the performance and evidence fairly, to one standard.
- 5
Handover celebration
The laminated certificate and a gift are presented in public. The record goes on the map and into the book.
Paid to CIF India only after the record qualifies. Covers administration, jury evaluation and the laminated certificate. CIF may waive it.
Experts in the field with CIF and MAGICS representatives. Members with a personal link to an applicant step aside.
Physical attempts need a doctor's fitness certificate. Every celebration arranges first aid, seating and safe access.
Who hosts the celebration
Anyone who loves the senior can throw the party
Once a record qualifies, the performance and the handover can be hosted by the organisers or by the senior's own community. The jury applies the same standard whoever hosts.
CIF and MAGICS events
Group celebrations such as AKSAM, bringing qualifying seniors together across Kerala.
NGOs and residents' associations
A neighbourhood celebration, organised by the people who see the senior every day.
Families, schools and colleges
A family sponsors the day for a parent or grandparent. A school honours a teacher, alumnus or neighbour.
Nominate / apply
Tell us about the record
Five minutes, nothing to pay now. We call to guide you. The Rs. 1,500 fee is due only if the record qualifies, and may be waived.
+91 81294 14122
Send a voice note in Malayalam or English with the senior's name, age, place and achievement.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is this connected to Guinness World Records?
No. The Senior Book of World Records is an independent, non-profit initiative of Community Innovations Foundation, implemented by MAGICS NGO, and only for people aged 60 and above.
What does it cost?
Nominating costs nothing. If the record qualifies, the fee is Rs. 1,500, paid to CIF India. It covers administration, jury evaluation and the laminated certificate issued by CIF Senior Book of World Records. CIF may waive it. The celebration's costs are met by whoever hosts it.
Who decides whether a record is accepted?
An independent jury, using the same criteria for every applicant. No sponsor or host can influence the decision. Jury members with a personal connection to an applicant step aside.
Can a child nominate their grandparent?
Yes, with a parent or guardian helping. We contact the senior or the parent, and the senior's own agreement is needed before anything goes ahead.
I live outside India. Can I take part?
You can browse every country and join events marked International, on their conditions. Country chapters are being set up through the WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities. Register your interest using the form.
What happens to our personal details?
They are used only to process the nomination and contact you, never sold. Proof of age is checked and not kept. Read the privacy note below.