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Athiradi, starring Basil Joseph, Vineeth Sreenivasan, and Tovino Thomas, continues its successful run, crossing ₹50 crore worldwide in its first week. Despite a slight dip on its seventh day, the campus action-comedy maintained strong momentum, driven significantly by its performance in Kerala. The film's energetic entertainment value and humor have resonated with audiences.

Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' is off to a roaring start, with early estimates suggesting a Rs 6.25 Cr net collection on its opening day in India. Buoyed by massive advance bookings, the film is poised for a Rs 50+ crore worldwide opening. Audiences are praising the gripping narrative and emotional depth, anticipating another blockbuster for the franchise.

NVIDIA has achieved record-breaking first quarter results for fiscal year 2027. Revenue surged significantly, fueled by strong demand for its data center and AI offerings. The company is also updating its business segment reporting structure. NVIDIA anticipates continued strong performance in the upcoming quarter.

Actress Joan Cusack graced the 'Toy Story 5' premiere in London, marking her first red carpet appearance in over a decade. She looked stunning in a black and white ensemble, joining co-stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. Cusack, who voiced Jessie, had largely stepped away from Hollywood after her 2015 Emmy win to focus on family life in Chicago.

According to data compiled by Bloomberg, Taiwan’s overall market capitalisation rose to $4.95 trillion as of Monday, while India’s market value declined to $4.92 trillion.

Select Segments Post Growth Despite Overall Slowdown

'Athiradi,' starring Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph, is holding strong at the box office, raking in Rs 10.32 crore net domestically after its second day. Despite a slight dip from its opening, the film's engaging storyline and entertainment value, particularly its focus on college festivals and friendships, are driving its success.

Genpact is transforming BPO to AI-driven autonomous operations, with nearly half its business now AI-infused. This shift focuses on delivering outcomes like touchless invoice processing, moving beyond labor arbitrage. Roles are evolving, with domain experts working alongside AI agents, redefining jobs and driving efficiency.

TCS employees are reacting to appraisal letters, with some reporting lower take-home salaries due to changes in compensation structure and the exclusion of gratuity from CTC. The IT giant denies any reduction in gross or net pay, stating the revised framework aligns with new labour codes and aims to protect employee earnings while enhancing tax efficiency.

A new book challenges India's growth narrative, highlighting a 'lost decade' of jobless growth. With millions of young Indians unemployed and a significant return to agriculture, the country faces a narrowing demographic dividend window. Experts warn of potential social conflict and a credibility crisis for the current economic model.

India has kept its petrol and diesel prices unchanged for four years now - ever since the Russia-Ukraine conflict. But the rising global oil prices, past the $100 per barrel mark has made the math unsustainable for oil marketing companies.