Ranchi

American

[rahn-chee] / ˈrɑn tʃi /

noun

a city in and capital of Jharkhand state, in E India.

Ranchi British

/ ˈræntʃɪ /

noun

an industrial city in E India, between the coal and iron belts of the Chota Nagpur Plateau; the capital of Jharkhand from 2000. Pop: 846 454 (2001)

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Kohli's 135 came off 120 balls and he shared a second-wicket partnership of 136 with fellow stalwart Rohit Sharma to set India on course for 349-8 in the eastern city of Ranchi.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

"Their importance at any time is huge," Rahul told a news conference in Ranchi in eastern India.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

England found themselves in a similar situation against India in Ranchi earlier this year, in need of runs, with their wicketkeeper only afforded the lower-order for company.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

England threatened to pull off a famous victory only for India to seal the series with a five-wicket win on the fourth day of the fourth Test in Ranchi.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024

"Luther, you would delight in my Ranchi school, with its outdoor classes, and atmosphere of joy and simplicity."

From Autobiography of a Yogi by Yogananda, Paramahansa

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