Malayali friends in Saudi oil fields win 25 million dirham lottery

Sixteen Malayali friends working in Saudi Arabia's oil fields won a 25 million dirham lottery. The prize money, equivalent to over 61 crore Indian Rupees, was shared among the group. The winning ticket was purchased by P.V. Rajan, who along with his 15 colleagues, had been participating in the Big Ticket lottery for over a decade, each contributing 63 dirhams per ticket. The group plans to invest their winnings for long-term security, with some intending to use their share for their children's education and charitable causes, marking a significant life change as the new year begins.