This is to certify that Dr Darla Nageswara Rao, born on 12th January 1959 from Andhra Pradesh, India, has set an Indian Record for the Smallest Replica Art of a Newspaper He meticulously replicated the front page of the 5th July 2008 edition of THE HINDU at one-fourth of its original size in just 48 hours This was not a photocopy but a hand-drawn reproduction where the masthead, headings, text, advertisements, blurbs and side headings were recreated using a Rotring 0.1 pen, eyeglass, gel ink pens and watercolours Only the pictures were photocopied in colour, making the achievement a true testament to precision skill and artistic dedication.
This extraordinary feat demonstrates an incredible level of focus patience and attention to detail where every letter, paragraph and alignment was faithfully reproduced without strikeovers or overwriting It has been adjudicated by Dr R Vijaya Durga and Dr K Pavani at Hyderabad India and is hereby recognized as a proud milestone of Indian excellence The record serves as an inspiration for artists and enthusiasts to pursue meticulous craftsmanship and celebrate the beauty of miniature artistry.
