News for '-google'

Google's Street View? No, says India

Google's Street View? No, says India

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The internet services giant wanted to cover most of the Indian territory through the Google Street View.

Google has a word of caution against cyber crimes

Google has a word of caution against cyber crimes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

In a recent blogpost, Google said hijackers routinely attempt to sign in to sites across the web with credentials exposed by third-party breaches. If netizens use strong, unique passwords for all their accounts, this risk disappears, it said.

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The growing decline of MTech applicants in Indian colleges is due to multiple factors, including outdated curricula, poor return on investment and lucrative non-engineering alternatives, say experts.

Google India chief Rajan Anandan quits after 8 years

Google India chief Rajan Anandan quits after 8 years

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Anandan, also an investor in multiple start-ups, is slated to join venture fund Sequoia Capital.

NPCI nod to onboard users may help Paytm streamline UPI operations

NPCI nod to onboard users may help Paytm streamline UPI operations

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

One97 Communications (OCL), the company that operates brand Paytm, received a nod from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to onboard new Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users. This comes nearly nine months after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) placed an embargo on OCL to add new customers.

In India, a lot is at stake for both Google and Facebook

In India, a lot is at stake for both Google and Facebook

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Apart from digital advertising revenue, both companies want to reach out to the 'next billion' Indian customers. After all, around half of the 1.3 billion population is still not on the net and this represents a challenge as well as an opportunity.

How Bhumi Gupta Redefined Her Career

How Bhumi Gupta Redefined Her Career

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'There are opportunities everywhere; my advice to all would be to not wait and just start.' 'Keep honing your skills you will see fruits of your labour.'

Why Google is celebrating Cornelia Sorabji

Why Google is celebrating Cornelia Sorabji

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Lesser known facts about India's first female lawyer.

100 Indian users warned of govt-backed phishing attacks: Google

100 Indian users warned of govt-backed phishing attacks: Google

Rediff.com29 May 2020

In a blog post, Google said its Threat Analysis Group tracks more than 270 targeted or government-backed groups from over 50 countries. It, however, did not clarify which governments have targeted these users.

Why Google is celebrating India's Chipko movement

Why Google is celebrating India's Chipko movement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Google pays a fitting tribute to the women who sacrificed their lives to protect India's forests.

3 cops suspended after Bishnoi gang shooter speaks to reporters

3 cops suspended after Bishnoi gang shooter speaks to reporters

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Three policemen have been suspended for alleged negligence in duty, taking cognisance of videos in which a sharpshooter of Lawrence Bishnoi gang interacts with reporters while in police custody and comments on Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique's killing, officials said on Saturday.

IT rules don't apply to search engine, Google tells HC

IT rules don't apply to search engine, Google tells HC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Google LLC has contended that the information technology rules for digital media are not applicable to its search engine, and urged the Delhi high court on Wednesday to set aside a single judge order which applied the rules on the company while dealing with an issue related to removal of offending content from the internet.

Children's Day: Pune girl's winning Google doodle

Children's Day: Pune girl's winning Google doodle

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Anvita Telang, 11, wins the Doodle for Google contest 2016 and her doodle is on the search engine's home page today, November 14.

Google to seek CCI nod for Rs 33,737-cr Jio Platform deal

Google to seek CCI nod for Rs 33,737-cr Jio Platform deal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The partnership will also see the two parties cooperate on technology initiatives, including development of affordable smartphones.

BJP tops list of political advertisers on Google

BJP tops list of political advertisers on Google

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The Congress was ranked sixth with a total expenditure on advertisement of Rs 54,100 on Google.

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

When you open 100 incognito windows on Google Chrome, a smiley or winky face appears.

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

When you open 100 incognito windows on Google Chrome, a smiley or winky face appears.

Google's doodle honours India's diversity, harmony for R-Day

Google's doodle honours India's diversity, harmony for R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

The multi-hued doodle, with a dominant blue tone, depicts iconic monuments interspersed with images of famous music instruments and dance forms. The six letters of the word Google have been portrayed colourfully and using images of India's national bird and an iconic south Indian dance form.

Google accused of abusing search dominance

Google accused of abusing search dominance

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A guilty verdict could impact Google's growth in India

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'To access our satellite, you don't need any IQ test, you don't need to write an examination.' 'You can be a Class 1 student, an engineering student, a 60-year-old person, anybody can access our satellite.'

Trump beating Clinton in Google searches

Trump beating Clinton in Google searches

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

When it comes to Mr Trump, people still want to know more, a social media expert said.

Google rolls the camera dice

Google rolls the camera dice

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The new stock camera app, Google Camera, brings in a lot of new features. But will the old stuff be missed?

The flu bug bit Google!

The flu bug bit Google!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Researchers examined Google Flu Trend, which was designed to provide real-time monitoring of flu cases around the world based on Google searches that matched terms for flu-related activity.

Does Ozempic Help You Reduce Weight?

Does Ozempic Help You Reduce Weight?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

In India, the drug is not licensed for weight loss. but as anti-diabetic medication, warns Dr Chandrakant Lahariya.

Doodle 4 Google: 15-year-old's doodle on Google's homepage

Doodle 4 Google: 15-year-old's doodle on Google's homepage

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The search engine giant has featured the work of Gayatri Ketharaman to celebrate Children's Day

'He was a Google'

'He was a Google'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Remembering journalist extraordinaire Kanti Bhatt.

Google doodles chemist Sir William Henry Perkin

Google doodles chemist Sir William Henry Perkin

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Perkin is credited with discovering synthetic dye at a young age of 18.

Google Play Instant: Try the game before you download

Google Play Instant: Try the game before you download

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Users can tap and try a game without having to download it first.

Bollywood Says 'I Love You' In The Cutest Ways

Bollywood Says 'I Love You' In The Cutest Ways

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

It's a special day on social media, as film folk celebrate birthdays and share beautiful moments from their life on social media.

Why Google took down TikTok clone Mitron

Why Google took down TikTok clone Mitron

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Mitron probably would have continued with the free run for quite some time, had it not come to light that the source code of the app was actually developed by a Pakistani developer, reports Neha Alawadhi.

India rejects Google's patent plea for e-shoe

India rejects Google's patent plea for e-shoe

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The patent application for 'System and method for wearable electronic devices', filed in 2007, mentions various wearable models including a shoe that can communicate data to the user, electronic communication devices attached to clothes, wireless ear pieces and ankle bracelets that can transmit updated information from the body to the user. The drawings the company submitted to the patent office also show the design of a shoe that can be a wearable electronic device.

Bikers, Google Maps has good news for you

Bikers, Google Maps has good news for you

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Do you use Google Maps for your daily commute? If not, then here's why you must.

Top court orders suspension of X in Brazil after tiff with Musk

Top court orders suspension of X in Brazil after tiff with Musk

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Notably, Moraes on August 29 had asked Elon Musk to appoint a legal representative for his social media platform X in Brazil within 24 hours or face the consequences of a nationwide suspension.

Indian co dreams of halting Facebook-Google

Indian co dreams of halting Facebook-Google

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Bengaluru-based InMobi and Microsoft combine their powers to break the stranglehold of Google and Facebook in the digital advertising space.

When Google CEO met Sachin Tendulkar

When Google CEO met Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Pichai admitted of dreaming of being a cricketer during his growing up years

Would you pay Rs 50,000 for the Google Pixel 5?

Would you pay Rs 50,000 for the Google Pixel 5?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Will the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G phones tempt you? Are they worth their price?

Google's invisibility cloak

Google's invisibility cloak

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

A percentage of Google traffic is stripped of identifying information. Why?

Today's Google doodle: Who is Mahadevi Varma?

Today's Google doodle: Who is Mahadevi Varma?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

On this date, April 27, in 1982, the Hindi poet received the Jnanpith Award for her outstanding contribution to Indian literature.

How a Mumbai student designed Google's Children's Day doodle

How a Mumbai student designed Google's Children's Day doodle

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Rahul Pingla from Mumbai shares the thought behind Google's Children's Day doodle.

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'