Divya Bhaskar Creates a Historic Time Capsule of 50,000+ Handwritten Expressions in Vadodara, recognised by World Book of Records
Gujarat, India: Divya Bhaskar, published by D.B. Corp Limited, has been included in World Book of Records, for creating the Largest Collection of Handwritten Expressions by gathering more than 50,000 handwritten thoughts, feelings, suggestions, messages and creative expressions from the citizens of Vadodara, Gujarat. The remarkable initiative was conducted at Green Corridor, opposite VCCI Commercial Complex, GIDC Makarpura, Vadodara. The collection represents a unique record of the city’s collective voice, capturing the hopes, aspirations, emotions and perspectives of its people for future generations.
As part of this distinctive heritage initiative, the handwritten expressions have been designated for preservation in a specially prepared time capsule for 25 years, with a ceremonial reopening scheduled for 2 October 2051. The project seeks to create a lasting historical record of contemporary society, enabling future generations to discover the thoughts, values and aspirations of Vadodara’s citizens in 2026. The initiative was recognised for its innovative approach to community participation, cultural preservation and intergenerational engagement, transforming individual handwritten messages into a collective legacy for the future.
The certificate of recognition from the World Book of Records, London, was presented to Manish Pandya, Resident Editor, Divya Bhaskar, by Divyang Gandhi, Chartered Officer, World Book of Records. The occasion was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Mayor Gitaben Makwana; Chief Whip Balubhai Shukla; MLA Chaitanya Desai; Deputy Mayor Aditya Patel; Standing Committee Chairman Varsha Vyas; BJP President Dr. Jayprakash Soni; Municipal Commissioner Arun Mahesh Babu; VCCI President Himanshu Patel; Secretary Amit Shah; Vice President Jalendu Pathak; and prominent industry representatives Hardip Bhamra, Kalpesh Kandoi, Bhargav Vyas, R. D. Patel, Sanjay Patel and Vikrant Amang.
The initiative stands as a significant milestone for Vadodara, demonstrating how collective public participation can preserve a city’s living history in an enduring and meaningful form. By safeguarding more than 50,000 handwritten expressions for a quarter of a century, Divya Bhaskar has created a bridge between the present and the future, ensuring that the voices of today’s citizens can be rediscovered in 2051.
