In an awe-inspiring display of resilience, determination, and pure brilliance, Benny Bernard from Cochin, Kerala, India, has etched his name in the Talent Record Book by setting a world record for the fastest solving of a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube using only the tip of his nose on a touchscreen phone. His remarkable journey is not just about a record—it’s a powerful testimony to the human spirit’s indomitable strength.

Paralyzed from the neck down due to a spinal cord injury (C4–C5) sustained in 1997, Benny lives with quadriplegia and limited movement in his arms, without control over his fingers. Yet, in the face of unimaginable odds, he refused to be confined by physical limitations. Instead, he transformed them into a reason to innovate. With a heart full of determination, Benny designed a unique acrylic support system to hold his phone in place and developed a custom technique to operate it using only his nose tip.

On May 1, 2025, he made history by solving a Rubik’s Cube app in just 4 minutes and 19 seconds—a feat many can’t accomplish even with both hands. As the old proverb goes, “It’s not the strength of the body, but the strength of the spirit.” Benny’s story is a vivid illustration of this truth. He had attempted to solve a Rubik’s Cube before his accident but failed. Yet, decades later, through patience, persistence, and passion, he turned that failure into victory.

Another saying goes, “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” Benny Bernard is living proof of that. He has shown that innovation doesn’t always need advanced tools—sometimes, it simply needs hope, creativity, and courage.

His world record is more than just a personal milestone; it is a beacon of hope for thousands around the world who face challenges daily. It reminds us that limits exist only in the mind. With grit and a dream, anything can be achieved—even solving a Rubik’s Cube with a nose tip.

Benny Bernard’s name now proudly stands in the Talent Record Book, not just as a record-holder, but as a symbol of the limitless power of human resilience. “Difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter,” and Benny has not just embraced this idea—he’s lived it.