International

At 102, Kokichi Akuzawa Becomes the Oldest Person to Climb Mount Fuji


Kokichi Akuzawa, a 102-year-old Japanese man with a heart condition, has become the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak. Recognised by Guinness World Records, Akuzawa credits his recovery and training to weekly mountain hikes and daily walks—even after a recent bout of heart failure and shingles.

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Padma Awards 2025: Centenarian Freedom Fighter Libia Lobo Sardesai Honored


Libia Lobo Sardesai, a 100-year-old freedom fighter from Goa, has been conferred with the Padma Shri award for her remarkable contributions to Goa's freedom movement.