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Google celebrates Mrinalini Sarabai's 100th birthday

Google celebrates Mrinalini Sarabai's 100th birthday

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Today's doodle, illustrated by Sudeepti Tucker, shows Sarabhai with her signature parasol while her students are dancing on stage.

Facebook to overhaul privacy settings

Facebook to overhaul privacy settings

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Revamped privacy standards mark the social networking giant's latest effort to improve safeguards.

Strong growth prospects, mixed valuations seen for Info Edge stock

Strong growth prospects, mixed valuations seen for Info Edge stock

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Info Edge (India), the country's leading consumer internet company known for its platforms in recruitment (naukri.com), real estate (99acres.com), matrimony (jeevansathi.com) and education (shiksha.com) space, delivered revenue growth in line with expectations in the April-June quarter (Q1) of FY25.

Google attempts to get Buzz back on feet

Google attempts to get Buzz back on feet

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Some users, for instance, see no sense in cluttering up their Gmail accounts with Buzz messages.

Chief of Google+ quits after 8 years

Chief of Google+ quits after 8 years

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Google Chief Executive Officer Larry Page also praised Gundotra in his own Plus post.

Indian dream suddenly turns sour for these American companies

Indian dream suddenly turns sour for these American companies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

While the government's recent moves may have been necessary in some cases, these would have an adverse impact on the investment cycles of some of these companies. The marquee global names are suddenly finding themselves out of favour as local flavour is gaining currency in the run up to 2019 elections.

Ahead of India's deadline Facebook says, 'We aim to comply' with rules

Ahead of India's deadline Facebook says, 'We aim to comply' with rules

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The comments assume significance as social media companies are facing the deadline of May 25 to comply with the new guidelines for digital platforms.

Why the strange quest for privacy on Facebook?

Why the strange quest for privacy on Facebook?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Facebook, the world's biggest social networking website, is attempting to become the one-stop media hub for its 750 million users.

Facebook Phone HTC First launched for Rs 25,000

Facebook Phone HTC First launched for Rs 25,000

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Apart from HTC First, Facebook will also make the new user interface available on the Google Play store for other Android users.

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Borrowing from a fraudulent loan app subjects the borrower to a variety of risks.

Facebook working on social network similar to LinkedIn

Facebook working on social network similar to LinkedIn

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The new website will look like Facebook with news feeds, but offer work and personal pages, according to 'zdnet.com' which quoted a report in the Financial Times.

Facebook revenue up 53%; users, mobile ads climb

Facebook revenue up 53%; users, mobile ads climb

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Mark Zuckerberg, the 29-year old chief executive who co-founded Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, said the company was beginning to reap the benefit of investments to retool certain products.

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

While Mahindra isn't the first person to think that building a social network out of India was a good idea, past attempts have all failed to compete with the multi-billion dollar giants Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and the like.

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

"We are delighted to welcome Google as a strategic investor in Jio Platforms. We have signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement under which Google will invest Rs 33,737 crores for a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms," Mukesh Ambani said at the company's annual general meeting.

Connect the dots: Reliance, ITC, SoftBank

Connect the dots: Reliance, ITC, SoftBank

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Mukesh Ambani is stringing in new partnerships within the Reliance ecosystem with the best in global business -- from Facebook, Google and Microsoft to umpteen sovereign wealth funds and a soon-to-be-declared strategic partner in a big global retailer, notes Shailesh Dobhal.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg now worth $18 billion

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg now worth $18 billion

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's personal fortunes have soared, thanks to investment fund GSV Capital's recent stake in the social networking site which has put the Harvard dropout at a worth higher than Google founder Sergey Brin and Larry Page.

India a key source for future growth: Facebook

India a key source for future growth: Facebook

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Social networking giant Facebook, which plans to raise USD five billion through an IPO, has said India is a key source for its future growth and its user base in the country has more than doubled in the past one year.

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Xiaomi, which sells its phones exclusively through e-commerce website Flipkart.com in India, is looking to find a foothold in a market that has at least 80 different phone companies fighting it out for market share.

RIP Orkut! Google to shut down website on Sep 30

RIP Orkut! Google to shut down website on Sep 30

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Orkut, which popularised posts or 'scraps' between friends, did not disclose the number of users on the website.

Ahead of hosting Modi, Facebook rebrands internet.org as Free Basics

Ahead of hosting Modi, Facebook rebrands internet.org as Free Basics

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

This is a significant move by Facebook considering the backlash it had from various quarters in India following debates on net neutrality

Facebook's lobbying practices in India may be probed before election

Facebook's lobbying practices in India may be probed before election

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The parliamentary committee on IT has recently been in the news for asking global representatives of Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram to present their views on misuse of social media platforms and its impact on citizens.

Facebook wants to read your SMS, confidential info: Kaspersky

Facebook wants to read your SMS, confidential info: Kaspersky

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Over the last few days there has been a constant scrutiny over Facebook having access to your SMS. Buried within the latest update for Facebook's Android app is a feature that is causing growing concern among some users.

FB search to generate revenue, no rival to Google

FB search to generate revenue, no rival to Google

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The new tool lets users search for recommendations from friends.

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'With free software on the Internet and apps, creating a deepfake video can take 3 to 5 minutes. Anyone can make these videos.'

Facebook's mysterious big idea Thursday event has netizens buzzing

Facebook's mysterious big idea Thursday event has netizens buzzing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

According to the report, Facebook has invited media through the event to its headquarters in Silicon Valley city of Menlo Park where 'a small team working on a big idea' will unveil something which is still undisclosed.

Google tax: India likely to face US trade action

Google tax: India likely to face US trade action

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The US launched an investigation, focusing on whether the tax in India and other countries discriminated against American companies, were retroactive, and reflected unreasonable tax policy.

Facebook buys 9.99 % stake in Jio for Rs 43,574 cr

Facebook buys 9.99 % stake in Jio for Rs 43,574 cr

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The latest deal would give Facebook deeper access to India, the second largest internet market after China.

From Google to Alphabet: How the transformation will help

From Google to Alphabet: How the transformation will help

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google is learning the ABCs of conglomerate life.

Coming soon: The 'Google Tax'

Coming soon: The 'Google Tax'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Downloading songs, movies, books? You may have to pay tax on it.

100 mn users and counting, but Facebook's India fortunes dip

100 mn users and counting, but Facebook's India fortunes dip

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

For Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who visited the country for the first time in October, India might be one of his "priority markets".

Facebook CEO riding high after WhatsApp deal

Facebook CEO riding high after WhatsApp deal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

It's a twist that is sure to have some telecom bosses in Barcelona gritting their teeth.

Modi@Google: A tour of the 4 crucial projects in progress

Modi@Google: A tour of the 4 crucial projects in progress

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

"We are proud of what is happening in India and share Prime Minister's vision of digital India," Pichai said.

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Rediff.com3 May 2018

With one million users in Brazil, and 35,000 here in India within three weeks -- are we going to witness an encore from Orkut Bykkkten?

Facebook's mobile ad revenue doubles in Q4

Facebook's mobile ad revenue doubles in Q4

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Investors want to see evidence that CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 8-year-old company is delivering on promises to develop a full-fledged mobile advertising business.

Facebook adds more than $200 billion to global economy

Facebook adds more than $200 billion to global economy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With 1.35 billion users of its Internet social network, Facebook Inc would rank as the world's second-most populous nation if it were a country.

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

There is a perception getting built inside the government that big technology companies -- a common term used for firms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Amazon and the like - are becoming very powerful and present multiple threats to entire nations and their citizens today. The digital ecosystem is replete with CSAM (child sexual abuse material), fake news, drug trade, radicalisation, trolling among other social vices. Given the network effect that these platforms have, it is important to ensure that these platforms are not misused.

Zuckerberg to host Modi at Facebook headquarters in California

Zuckerberg to host Modi at Facebook headquarters in California

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Sunday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Facebook's headquarters in California for a townhall question and answer session on September 27.

You have been spied upon via Angry Birds, Facebook

You have been spied upon via Angry Birds, Facebook

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The latest claim to come from the trove of secret documents revealed by Edward Snowden has reportedly pointed out that the US intelligence agency allegedly used 'leaky' mobile apps to carve out user data for surveillance.

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

India isn't just a testbed for SHAREit to find and perfect a new business model, but also the start of the company's globalisation dreams.

Tech majors seek more time to implement RBI's data onshoring order

Tech majors seek more time to implement RBI's data onshoring order

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Many of India's fintech entities and banks have stored all their customer data in India; however, many do use foreign servers, for operations, providing services and for data analytics.