Two Indian-origin brothers from Bunbury, Western Australia, have achieved a remarkable double success after earning Guinness World Records titles for their extraordinary memory and rapid identification skills.
Alphy Basil Eldhose and Ashwin Basil Eldhose have each secured a world record in a different challenge, putting their hometown of Bunbury in the spotlight. Alphy set the record for identifying the most constellations in one minute, while his younger brother Ashwin claimed the title for identifying the most United States presidents in 30 seconds.
Twelve-year-old Alphy identified 73 constellations within 60 seconds, a performance officially recognised by Guinness World Records. His result surpassed the previous benchmark of 43 constellations, representing a substantial improvement in a test that demands both rapid recall and exceptional concentration.
Alphy, a student at Bunbury Catholic College, has demonstrated an ability to recall a large amount of information under intense time pressure. His achievement was also highlighted by Perth radio station 6PR, which reported that the young student successfully named 73 constellations during his record attempt.
His younger brother Ashwin Basil Eldhose, aged 10, produced an equally impressive performance in a separate category. He identified 43 US presidential portraits in just 30 seconds, breaking the previous record of 40. Guinness World Records officially lists Ashwin’s achievement as the current record for the most United States president portraits identified in 30 seconds.
The achievements have made the brothers a notable presence in Bunbury’s local community, with Australian media describing them as newly minted Guinness World Record holders. Their success has also attracted attention because the brothers have developed their abilities through dedicated memory training rather than treating their skills simply as a one-off challenge.
The brothers’ journey has roots in India, while their achievements have now been realised in Australia. Their story reflects the growing contribution of Indian-origin families to communities across regional Australia and offers an example of how young people can develop specialised talents through sustained practice and encouragement.
Their records also demonstrate the demanding level of concentration required for rapid-fire identification challenges. Alphy had to distinguish and name dozens of constellations in a single minute, while Ashwin faced the challenge of recognising presidential portraits almost instantly. Both performances required accuracy as well as speed.
For the Eldhose family, the accomplishments represent more than entries in a record book. The brothers’ success highlights the importance of curiosity, discipline and consistent preparation in helping children turn unusual interests and strong memory skills into recognised achievements.
With both brothers now holding Guinness World Records titles, Alphy and Ashwin Eldhose have given Bunbury an unusual reason to celebrate. Their achievements place two young Indian-origin Australians among the latest record holders recognised by Guinness World Records and could inspire other children to explore their own talents and pursue ambitious goals.
