<p>In a remarkable feat that has left the world in astonishment, 20-year-old Indian student Remona Evette Pereira made a headline after her remarkable 170-hour performance of Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance. She registered her spot in the ‘Golden Book of World Records.’</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A video of her classical Indian dance surfaced on social media, which has taken the platform by storm, as netizens across the nation praised Pereira’s dedication to the arts. With this achievement, she has become the first person in the world to perform the classical Indian dance for such a duration.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Remona Pereira, the true pride of Tulunad! 🌟 She has created a World Record with an incredible 170 hours of continuous Bharatanatyam performance. 🙌👏 Tuluvas are proud of you for taking our culture to global heights! ❤️🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tulunad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tulunad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RemonaPereira?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RemonaPereira</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldRecord?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldRecord</a> <a href="https://t.co/WsVhdfHdBJ">pic.twitter.com/WsVhdfHdBJ</a></p>&mdash; Everyday Tulu (@everyday_tulu) <a href="https://twitter.com/everyday_tulu/status/1950490090901324115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Who is Remona Evette Pereira?</h3><p>Pereira, also nicknamed the ‘golden girl,’ started her formal training in Bharatanatyam under renowned guru Shrividya Muralidhar at the age of three. Her several years of rigorous practice and devotion culminated in her Rangapravesha, which helped her to perform her formal solo debut on stage in 2019, The Times of India reports.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Currently, Pereira is a third-year student at St. Aloysius College in the Mangalore district of Karnataka, where she is pursuing a BA. She began her landmark Bharatanatyam performance on July 21 and concluded a week later on July 28. The event was held at the college’s Robert Sequeira Hall in the state.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After her nonstop performance, Pereira was granted a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by Manish Vishnoei, the head of the Golden Book of World Records. Along with awarding the certificate, Vishnoei also praised her for the groundbreaking achievement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Bharatanatyam is a dance form that’s difficult, yet Remona took up the challenge and danced for 10,200 minutes with curtailed breaks and rest, which is almost impossible to achieve by many,” Deccan Herald quoted him as saying. As per the reports, Pereira reportedly only took 15-minute breaks every three hours amid her performance.</p><h3>Pereira breaks record of Sudhir Jagtap</h3><p>Earlier, the longest Bharatanatyam performance was performed by Sudhir Jagtap for 127 hours. But this record was surpassed by Pereira for more than 40 additional hours, which sets the bar even higher.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Surprisingly, Pereira received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, the highest civil honour award for children in India, from Prime Minister Modi himself in 2023. During the conversation, PM Modi asked Perieria, “At the age of 3, you started practising dance. How did you continuously motive yourself? Did family members insist or did you have the determination?” he questioned, according to news agency ANI News. In response, Pereira stated that her mother has been an inspiration.</p>

Remona Evette Pereira was granted a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by Manish Vishnoei, the head of the Golden Book of World Records. Vishnoei also praised Pereira for her groundbreaking achievement.

In a remarkable feat that has left the world in astonishment, 20-year-old Indian student Remona Evette Pereira made a headline after her remarkable 170-hour performance of Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance. She registered her spot in the ‘Golden Book of World Records.’ A video of her classical Indian dance surfaced on social media, which has taken the platform by storm, as netizens across the nation praised Pereira’s dedication to the arts. With this achievement, she has become the first person in the world to perform the classical Indian dance for such a duration.

<p>Remona Evette Pereira was granted a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by Manish Vishnoei, the head of the Golden Book of World Records. Vishnoei also praised Pereira for her groundbreaking achievement.</p>

Who is Remona Evette Pereira? The ‘Golden Girl’ performed 'Bharatanatyam' non-stop for 7 days

Devotees throw burning palm fronds at each other to celebrate the annual Agni Keli festival. The fire used in the celebrations is seen as a symbol of divine power and community spirit. Watch in for more details!

Thoothedhara festival: Participants hurl burning palm fronds in symbolic battle

<p>Oscar Fernandes, a former union minister and Rajya Sabha member, died on September 13 after being hospitalised for injuries sustained in an accident.</p>

<p>He was 80 years old.</p>

<p>Oscar has been receiving treatment in the Mangalore's Yenepoya Hospital's ICU since July.</p>

<p>He had a check-up for a strong headache while doing normal dialysis.</p>

<p>He was admitted to the hospital's ICU due to internal injuries.<br />
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Fernandes, born on March 27, 1941, to Rockey Fernandes and Leonis Fernandes, started his political career as Councillor of Udupi Municipal Council in 1972. He is survived by his wife Blossom Fernandes, son and a daughter.<br />
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During the UPA government, he was the Minister of Highways.</p>

<p>Fernandes is regarded to have a solid working relationship with Congress leaders at all levels.</p>

<p>He served as the AICC General Secretary and was a close confidant of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi.</p>

<p>He used to be a troubleshooter when it came to handling various situations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A slew of prominent Congress figures, including former chief minister Siddaramaiah and State Congress chairman D K Shivakumar, as well as Lok Sabha opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge, had rushed to pay their respects to the Congress veteran.</p>


Oscar Fernandes, a former union minister and Rajya Sabha member, died on September 13 after being hospitalised for injuries sustained in an accident. He was 80 years old.

Oscar Fernandes, a former union minister and Rajya Sabha member, died on September 13 after being hospitalised for injuries sustained in an accident. He was 80 years old. Oscar has been receiving treatment in the Mangalore's Yenepoya Hospital's ICU since July. He had a check-up for a strong headache while doing normal dialysis. He was admitted to the hospital's ICU due to internal injuries. Fernandes, born on March 27, 1941, to Rockey Fernandes and Leonis Fernandes, started his political career as Councillor of Udupi Municipal Council in 1972. He is survived by his wife Blossom Fernandes, son and a daughter. During the UPA government, he was the Minister of Highways. Fernandes is regarded to have a solid working relationship with Congress leaders at all levels. He served as the AICC General Secretary and was a close confidant of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi. He used to be a troubleshooter when it came to handling various situations. A slew of prominent Congress figures, including former chief minister Siddaramaiah and State Congress chairman D K Shivakumar, as well as Lok Sabha opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge, had rushed to pay their respects to the Congress veteran.

Oscar Fernandes, senior Congress leader and former Union Minister, passes away in Mangalore

<p>A Mangalore-bound passenger was apprehended by the CISF at the airport here for allegedly trying to smuggle gold biscuits worth about Rs 7 lakh, an official has said.</p>

<p>The incident took place on February 17 when the personnel of the security force detected a metal-like object in the wallet of S Jamal during frisking and he was subsequently taken for detailed checking.</p>

<p>&quot;During the detailed check, two gold biscuits (2234 grams in weight) were recovered from the passenger. He could not furnish valid documents for carrying the yellow metal.</p>

<p>&quot;The Mangalore-bound passenger and the seized two gold biscuits were then handed over to Customs department officials at the airport,&quot; a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) spokesperson said.</p>

<p>The value of the seized gold is estimated to be Rs 7 lakh, he said.</p>


The incident took place on February 17 when the personnel of the security force detected a metal-like object in the wallet of S Jamal during frisking.

A Mangalore-bound passenger was apprehended by the CISF at the airport here for allegedly trying to smuggle gold biscuits worth about Rs 7 lakh, an official has said. The incident took place on February 17 when the personnel of the security force detected a metal-like object in the wallet of S Jamal during frisking and he was subsequently taken for detailed checking. "During the detailed check, two gold biscuits (2234 grams in weight) were recovered from the passenger. He could not furnish valid documents for carrying the yellow metal. "The Mangalore-bound passenger and the seized two gold biscuits were then handed over to Customs department officials at the airport," a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) spokesperson said. The value of the seized gold is estimated to be Rs 7 lakh, he said.

Man held with gold biscuits worth Rs 7 lakh at Mumbai airport

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived at Lakshadweep to chair a review meeting on the aftermath of Cyclone Ockhi.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lakshadweep: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a review meeting on the aftermath of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CycloneOckhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CycloneOckhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/gIVfqrJ2bg">pic.twitter.com/gIVfqrJ2bg</a></p>
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<p>Modi arrived at Mangalore late last night and travelled to Lakshadweep early morning today.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mangalore (Karnataka): Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Lakshadweep to visit <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CycloneOckhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CycloneOckhi</a> affected areas <a href="https://t.co/EKwdVHrn3I">pic.twitter.com/EKwdVHrn3I</a></p>
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<p>Modi will be visiting Cyclone-hit Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala and review the situation arising in the aftermath and the status of relief and rehabilitation operations.</p>

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Modi will be visiting Cyclone-hit Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala and review the situation arising in the aftermath and the status of relief and rehabilitation operations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived at Lakshadweep to chair a review meeting on the aftermath of Cyclone Ockhi. Lakshadweep: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a review meeting on the aftermath of #CycloneOckhi pic.twitter.com/gIVfqrJ2bg — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2017 × Modi arrived at Mangalore late last night and travelled to Lakshadweep early morning today. Mangalore (Karnataka): Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Lakshadweep to visit #CycloneOckhi affected areas pic.twitter.com/EKwdVHrn3I — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2017 × Modi will be visiting Cyclone-hit Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala and review the situation arising in the aftermath and the status of relief and rehabilitation operations. Earlier today, youngsters of Lakshadweep extended a warm welcome to PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/bVcVDcOU75 — PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 19, 2017 ×

Watch: Modi chairs review meeting at Cyclone-hit Lakshadweep

<p>Mangalore in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/mumbai-hit-by-heavy-rains-waterlogging-4246">Karnataka and Mumbai are at a high</a> risk of encountering floods due to melting ice caps, a NASA report said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the past week up to 550 mm (21.7 inches) of rain poured over India&#39;s southeastern coast in the state of Tamil Nadu, NASA said in its website. Total rainfall in southeastern India was measured at around 200 mm (7.9 inches).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Joint Typhoon Warning Center informed that computer models indicate that rains are expected to move in a northerly direction, wind speed is predicted at approximately 37 to 46.3 kilometers per hour, and with a minimum central pressure near 1004 millibars, NASA confirmed.</p>

<p>The low-pressure continued to produce heavy rain in Tamil Nadu and in remote areas over south coastal Andhra Pradesh, NASA revealed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over the next 100 years, the glacial melt may potentially rise Mangalore&#39;s sea levels by 15.98cm as and&nbsp;to 15.26cm in&nbsp;Mumbai and 10.65cm for New York, according&nbsp;to a&nbsp;study carried in the journal Science Advances.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The insights are based on a forecasting tool, gradient fingerprint mapping (GFM) which help to predict how water will be &ldquo;redistributed&rdquo; globally.</p>

<p>&ldquo;This provides, for each city, a picture of which glaciers, ice sheets, and ice caps are of specific importance,&rdquo; researchers said.</p>

<p>&ldquo;As cities and countries attempt to build plans to mitigate flooding, they have to be thinking about 100 years in the future and they want to assess risk in the same way that insurance companies do,&rdquo; said Erik Ivins, senior scientist at NASA&rsquo;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the US.</p>

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<p>Moreover, the three prime characteristics which play a part in influencing &ldquo;the sea-level fingerprint,&rdquo; the pattern of sea-level change around the world consist of gravity, the push-pull influence of ice and rotation of the plant itself, said a study published in the journal Science Advances, according to reports.&nbsp;</p>


The melting of ice sheets due to global warming in Greenland and Antarctica is a major contributor to sea level rise.

Mangalore in Karnataka and Mumbai are at a high risk of encountering floods due to melting ice caps, a NASA report said. In the past week up to 550 mm (21.7 inches) of rain poured over India's southeastern coast in the state of Tamil Nadu, NASA said in its website. Total rainfall in southeastern India was measured at around 200 mm (7.9 inches). The Joint Typhoon Warning Center informed that computer models indicate that rains are expected to move in a northerly direction, wind speed is predicted at approximately 37 to 46.3 kilometers per hour, and with a minimum central pressure near 1004 millibars, NASA confirmed. The low-pressure continued to produce heavy rain in Tamil Nadu and in remote areas over south coastal Andhra Pradesh, NASA revealed. Over the next 100 years, the glacial melt may potentially rise Mangalore's sea levels by 15.98cm as and to 15.26cm in Mumbai and 10.65cm for New York, according to a study carried in the journal Science Advances. The insights are based on a forecasting tool, gradient fingerprint mapping (GFM) which help to predict how water will be “redistributed” globally. “This provides, for each city, a picture of which glaciers, ice sheets, and ice caps are of specific importance,” researchers said. “As cities and countries attempt to build plans to mitigate flooding, they have to be thinking about 100 years in the future and they want to assess risk in the same way that insurance companies do,” said Erik Ivins, senior scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the US. The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument aboard NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of rainfall hugging the Indian coast. (Others) × Moreover, the three prime characteristics which play a part in influencing “the sea-level fingerprint,” the pattern of sea-level change around the world consist of gravity, the push-pull influence of ice and rotation of the plant itself, said a study published in the journal Science Advances, according to reports.

Mumbai, Mangalore at high risk of flooding: NASA

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