In an extraordinary feat that has drawn admiration from across the region, a five-year-old girl from Davangere has etched her name in both the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records for achievements far beyond her years. Siya, the granddaughter of Kevash, who owns Rashmi Medical at Shivappaiah Circle in Davangere city, has displayed a rare combination of intelligence, observation skills, and memory retention that has left many stunned.
Siya’s latest achievement, recognised by the Asia Book of Records 2025, involves identifying 74 different types of medicines and cosmetics in a mere 3 minutes and 30 seconds. The young prodigy could instantly recognise each item from her grandfather’s shop, accurately naming tablets, syrups, sprays, balms, and ointments, and even stating their uses with confidence. This remarkable ability, the adjudicators noted, reflects not only sharp memory but also a surprising level of awareness for her age.
This is not Siya’s first brush with fame. In 2023, at just three years old, she earned a place in the India Book of Records for completing a 100-meter run in just 40 seconds. That achievement had already marked her as a child with exceptional energy and determination, but her latest milestone reveals another side of her brilliance, her quick learning and observational prowess.
Siya’s parents, Sujay and Aishwarya, live in Malaysia, where Siya also spends most of her time. However, two months ago, she came to stay with her grandparents in Davangere. It was here, amidst the shelves of Rashmi Medical, that her aptitude for identifying medicines and cosmetics blossomed. Spending time at the shop, Siya would watch her grandfather interact with customers, hand out prescriptions, and explain the purpose of each item. Without any formal instruction, she began to recall the names and uses of various products.
“She can tell you which medicine is for headaches, which tablet is for gastric issues, and even differentiate between types of sprays and balms,” her grandfather Kevash proudly explained. “We never formally taught her; she simply absorbed the information by observing what we did.”
Interestingly, when Siya arrived in Davangere from Malaysia, she had difficulty speaking Kannada fluently. Within just two months, however, she mastered the language and now speaks it clearly, further proof of her quick learning ability.
Her mother, Aishwarya, expressed immense pride in her daughter’s achievements. “Siya is just five years old now, but she has already set two records. These are not achievements everyone can accomplish at such a young age,” she said. “Knowing the purpose of medicines is an unusual skill for a child. It will help her understand and use medicines responsibly as she grows older. Most children are not even interested in such things, but Siya does it naturally.”
Grandmother Deepa echoed the sentiment, saying, “It makes me so happy to see her achieve this. At three years old, she was already in the India Book of Records. Now, she has gone on to the Asia Book of Records. Watching her learn and remember things just by observing her grandfather is amazing. We feel proud that she has done this without pressure she enjoys it.”
Siya’s accomplishments are now being widely shared on social media, with many praising her natural curiosity and intelligence. Education experts note that such early achievements are often the result of an enriched environment where a child’s interests are encouraged rather than forced.
