Feet-First Masterpiece: Student Sets Record

Kaushik Acharya, a student from Alva's College, has achieved a significant milestone by entering the India Book of Records 2026. He accomplished this by creating an upside-down portrait of Swami Vivekananda using only his feet, completing the artwork in an impressive three minutes and 40 seconds.

Born with locomotor disability and deformed arms, Kaushik dedicated years to training his feet for daily activities, embodying self-reliance. He emphasized his determination to avoid dependency, inspired by his mother and supported by his family.

Kaushik's journey included education at a government high school and Alva's Education Foundation, where he is now pursuing a master's in social work after completing his BCom. His cousin's guidance in drawing proved crucial for this artistic achievement, adding to his talents in swimming, dancing, and acting.