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Issue 69 ·29 April 2026 Shastri Nagar

Kolhapur Chefs Break World Record With 521 Rice Dishes

Ten professional chefs and 40 students cooked simultaneously using seven rice varieties

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Kolhapur chefs shattered a world record by preparing 521 different rice dishes simultaneously using seven varieties of rice. The feat, led by Master Chef Digvijay Bhosale, began at 7 am Saturday at Ashwini Bhosale Hospitality and Culinary Institute in Shastri Nagar.

Ten professional chefs and 40 students participated in the marathon cooking session, aiming for an entry in the London-based World Book of Records. The initiative showcased chef creativity while giving students hands-on experience.

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The record attempt carried a deeper message, demonstrating cultural unity through rice, India's staple grain that connects diverse regional cuisines.

Field Notes

Quick reference
RECORD

521 rice dishes prepared simultaneously using seven rice varieties.

TEAM

Ten professional chefs and 40 culinary students cooking together.

START TIME

Marathon cooking session began at 7 am Saturday morning.

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