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Ranchi

American  
[rahn-chee] / ˈrɑn tʃi /

noun

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

Ranchi British  
/ ˈræntʃɪ /

noun

  1. 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

Robinson, 30, was disappointing in his only appearance in Ranchi.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

"At present, in Calcutta or Ranchi; but soon I shall be returning to America."

From Autobiography of a Yogi by Yogananda, Paramahansa

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