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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Protesters in Jharkhand have been gathered at a stadium in Ranchi since 25 July - some have been sleeping in the open and several have gone on hunger strike.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

When he returned in the fourth Test against India in Ranchi the following year, Robinson was struck by more back issues and dropped a crucial catch.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

But England grew frustrated with his fitness record – Robinson suffered back injuries that limited his involvement in each of his past two Tests: against India in Ranchi, and against Australia at Headingley in 2023.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

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

Yet, alas! the Ranchi institution was in dire financial difficulties.

From Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

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