Vijayakumar

Vijayakumar (A) Navalpattu S. VIJI of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Thiruverumbur constituency with a margin of 8705 votes. He garnered 89837 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi came second with 81132 votes.

Filmmaker MS Raju unveils Jovika Vijaykumar's intense first look for 'Agadha,' marking her debut. This film also highlights a generational connection, as Raju previously introduced Jovika's mother, Vanitha. 'Agadha,' a grand multilingual project with extensive VFX, has completed shooting and promises a unique cinematic experience.

R. Kathiravan of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (DMK) won the Manapparai constituency with a margin of 1426 votes. He garnered 83041 votes, while All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Dr. PL Vijayakumar came second with 81615 votes.

Foreign investors are exiting Indian stocks, with outflows reaching Rs 60,847 crore in April, following a massive Rs 1,17,775 crore sell-off in March. This trend signals sustained weakness in overseas investor sentiment, as global capital shifts towards Asian economies benefiting from the AI investment boom, particularly South Korea and Taiwan.

HCLTech shares dropped nearly 11% after the company projected a softer-than-expected outlook, citing muted March quarter performance. CEO C Vijayakumar stated that new-age offerings have offset over two-thirds of AI-led deflation in traditional services, with FY27 revenue guidance set at 1.5-4.5%.

The Mumbai Indians left fans scratching their heads by employing Shardul Thakur as an Impact Sub while he never got the chance to bowl a single ball. This curious tactic came after a dismal display against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where Thakur's experience could have potentially turned the tides. On a day when every MI bowler went at an economy of over 10, it was baffling to see the bowler with over 100 IPL wickets not getting a bowl.

The sell-off was widespread, extending beyond large-cap stocks to the broader market. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index was down 0.5%, while the Nifty Midcap 100 index fell more than 1%.

Intermenstrual bleeding, or spotting between periods, can be alarming but often stems from hormonal fluctuations, stress, or lifestyle changes. While common causes include ovulation, hormonal contraception, and perimenopause, it's crucial to rule out serious conditions like fibroids, polyps, or infections. Consulting a doctor with detailed symptom logs is recommended for proper diagnosis and treatment.

The much-awaited film 'Patriot', starring Mohanlal and Mammootty, will now release on May 1 as a revenue-sharing dispute with exhibitors has been resolved. The Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala confirmed that the standard revenue-sharing structure, with a slight concession beyond the third week, has been reinstated, paving the way for the theatrical debut.

The US median employee earned $140,739 (pay ratio: 153:1), while the global median—based in India —earned $14,136, implying a much higher ratio of 1,523:1.

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S's 2025 realized pay reached $10.6 million, a nearly 29% jump. The company's strong performance, exceeding revenue and margin guidance, fueled this increase. This contrasts with other Indian IT CEOs' compensation, with Cognizant's global median employee pay ratio highlighted.

Stock market today: Sensex and Nifty ended in green on Friday on positive global cues. While Nifty50 was above 24,350, BSE Sensex was up over 500 points.