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Who rules Where? Manorama News VMR Survey Provides Election Insights
Mumbai: Manorama News is a household name in Kerala, renowned for groundbreaking reporting and insightful coverage. The channel has consistently raised the bar for delivering precise and engaging election updates.
Continuing its legacy of excellence, the brand recently organized the biggest pre-poll survey, known as Manorama News VMR (Voters Mood Research), on 4 November focusing on elections in five major Indian states. This extensive survey provided comprehensive insights into the upcoming elections, even offering predictions on both vote share and seat positions.
What set the VMR Pre Poll Survey apart was its scientific methodology, which relied on Automated Forecasting. This innovative approach ensured the accuracy and reliability of the survey results, making it an invaluable resource for voters, political enthusiasts, and analysts.
The VMR Pre-Poll survey was presided over by a distinguished panel of experts including Johny Lukose, Shani Prabhakaran, and Nisha Purushothaman. It was a massive undertaking that covered five significant states: Mizoram, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana.
The survey predicted a clear majority for Congress in Madhya Pradesh and a slight reversal but back-to-back victory in Chhattisgarh. Though a Congress surge is expected in Telangana and Mizoram, these states are likely to throw up hung assemblies. It is estimated that BJP would grab power in Rajasthan.
Manorama News, with its commitment to uphold the highest standards of journalism, continues to be at the forefront of delivering credible and in-depth election coverage.
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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.
