Guwahati, June 2 -- People of Assam, particularly those in the Karbi Anglong district, had reason to celebrate as 9-year-old dance sensation Binita Chetry returned home after clinching third place in the globally acclaimed talent show, Britain's Got Talent.

Her extraordinary achievement marked her as the first person from Asia to earn a podium finish in the competition's history.

Binita, who has been learning dance since the age of three, was greeted with applause, flowers, and admiration.

Among those who welcomed her home was Prem Tamang, Chairman of the Gorkha Development Council, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to her and her supporters.

The young dancer hails from the autonomous council region of Karbi Anglong. Her father, Amar ...