An Indian student has set a new Rubik’s Cube record by solving five of the puzzles in just over a minute using only one hand, organizers said Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Bhargav Narasimhan, 22, from the southern city of Chennai, achieved the feat in 1.23.93 minutes at an event in the city recently.<\/p>\n
He broke the existing Guinness World Record of 1.52 minutes set in the category by Yumu Tabuchi of Japan in 2010, said Gayathri Dinesh, who organized the event.<\/p>\n
“I have broken the previous record of solving five cubes one handed by almost 30 seconds. Speedcubing is my passion and I am addicted to it,” Narasimhan said by telephone from Chennai.<\/p>\n
Narasimhan, who pursuing a doctorate in pharmacy, said he will submit the video evidence and witness statements to the Guinness World Records, which will certify his time after about a month.<\/p>\n
Narasimhan began solving cubes about five years ago and devotes four hours a week to his passion.<\/p>\n
He has participated in 30 competitions held by the World Cube Association and holds 40 national records and two Asian records.<\/p>\n