India, July 30 -- Remona Evette Pereira, a final-year BA student from St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, has set a dazzling global benchmark by performing Bharatanatyam for an astonishing 170 hours nonstop.

Her extraordinary feat, which unfolded from July 21 to July 28, has been officially recognised by the Golden Book of World Records, making her the first person ever to perform the classical dance form continuously for such a long duration.

The marathon performance captivated audiences for an entire week, turning the venue into a cultural pilgrimage site. Cheered on by emotional spectators, well-wishers, and art lovers from across the country, Pereira danced with unwavering energy, discipline, and passion that stunned o...