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Manorama News initiates an innovative collaboration with Voter’s Mood Research
Mumbai: In a noteworthy step towards gauging the sentiments of Kerala voters, Manorama News initiated an innovative collaboration with Voter’s Mood Research for an expansive pre-election survey preceding the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. This survey, titled ’20th il Aaru?’, stands as the most extensive of its kind in Kerala, involving a massive sample size of 28,000 voters who each participated in thorough face-to-face interviews. The endeavour aims to comprehensively capture the prevailing political landscape’s intricate nuances.
These survey results offer invaluable insights into Kerala voters’ prevailing political sentiments and preferences, setting the stage for an intriguing electoral showdown in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.
The survey predicts victories for the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Wayanad, Thrissur, and Thiruvananthapuram constituencies, underscoring the party’s strength in these regions.
In Attingal, Kannur, and Vadakara constituencies, the survey foresees tightly contested battles, highlighting the competitive nature of the electoral landscape.
Respondents identified the Citizenship Amendment Act as the Central Government’s most significant achievement while expressing major concerns over issues such as the Manipur dispute.
An overwhelming majority (66 per cent) of respondents indicated that their voting decisions would be influenced by the performance of the state government, indicating a focus on local governance matters.
Perceptions of the central government were varied, with 34 per cent describing the Modi Government’s performance as average. Interestingly, a significant majority (50 per cent) expressed admiration for the performance of the opposition party.
The survey was broadcast on television from April 10 to April 12, providing an engaging and informative spectacle for viewers. The panel was led by the prime anchors of Manorama News, including Johny Lukose, Shibu Joseph, Shani Prabhakaran, and Muhammed Rashid. The three-day event was shot and presented in Manorama News’ exclusive Virtual Infinity Set which is the first of a kind news channel in India with a multi-tracking camera system.
Manorama News has established a reputation for delivering precise outcomes, evident in its close correlation with the final results of both the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and the 2021 Kerala State Assembly elections. In preparation for the Lok Sabha elections in 2023, Manorama News conducted an opinion poll in collaboration with VMR titled ‘Navakerala Manasu’. This poll assessed various factors including the performance of both state and central governments, potential election influencers, and the effectiveness of Members of Parliament (MPs). The channel’s unwavering dedication to accuracy and dependability positions these opinion polls as a standard for comprehending public sentiment, thereby facilitating informed decision-making among voters.
To read the full findings of the pre-poll survey, please find the link below:
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
