Chennai students were a part of setting the Guiness world record for the world's largest Biology class
The class began with all the 1,049 students being individually tagged. Then, a local school teacher gave them a biology lesson and a demonstration on how to extract the DNA from a ripe papaya fruit.
At the end of it all, Mr Swapnil Dangarikar, Adjudicator, Guinness World Records said, "You have successfully broken the record and this is a the new Guinness Record for the largest biology lesson. Congratulations."

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Environment and Science Minister holds the Guiness world record (NDTV)
At hand was a science minister who relished the moment. Dr Harsh Vardhan, Cabinet Minister for Science and Environment told NDTV, "Definitely, a proud moment. My congratulations to the students and teachers. They have got an award for the world's largest biology lesson. This shows the capability of the students and teachers. I am happy that they have given the country a welcome Diwali gift."