Desi CEO Aravind Srinivas to companies: Perplexity’s Comet browser can replace your next hire; ‘Instead of hiring one more person…’

Perplexity AI’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, claims their new AI browser, Comet, can significantly boost productivity, potentially eliminating the need for new hires. This AI-powered tool acts as a personal assistant, enabling users to complete more tasks in the same timeframe. Srinivas estimates productivity gains could be worth $10,000 annually per person, with a potential $5…

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Who is Sanae Takaichi? Former heavy metal drummer set to be Japan’s 1st woman Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi has become Japan’s LDP leader. She is positioned to be Japan’s first female prime minister. Takaichi was born in 1961 and became an MP in 1993. She has been LDP president since 2025. Her politics combine ultranationalism and social conservatism. She opposes same-sex marriage and separate surnames. Takaichi supports public spending for the…

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Ethiopia volcanic ash plume raises aviation alarm: Fine glass particles can choke engines, cause mid-air shutdowns; DGCA issues warning

Volcanic ash poses a significant threat to aviation, with abrasive particles melting and solidifying in jet engines, leading to potential stalls or shutdowns. Past eruptions like Eyjafjallajökull in 2010 and Mount Pinatubo in 1991 caused widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures, disrupting millions of passengers and damaging aircraft.

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Free parking: Dubai introduces one-hour parking for mosque worshippers for free during prayer times

Dubai will introduce one-hour free parking near 59 mosques during prayer times starting August 2025, managed by Parkin Company. This initiative, in partnership with IACAD, aims to ease congestion and support worshippers by designating specific zones. Outside prayer times, standard parking fees will apply, ensuring a balance between religious needs and traffic management.

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