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Satire should be protected in personality rights cases, X tells HC

Satire should be protected in personality rights cases, X tells HC

Rediff.com2 days ago

Social media platform X argues that satire, fair comment, and public speech should be protected from takedown orders in personality rights cases during a Delhi High Court hearing involving Baba Ramdev's lawsuit.

Why Trust In Ambani, Adani, India Inc Is Vital

Why Trust In Ambani, Adani, India Inc Is Vital

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Who else will take on the might of Microsoft, Google, and Amazon if not the Adanis, Ambanis, Birlas, or Tatas?, asks R Jagannathan.

Reliance investments in AI infra may top $12-15 bn

Reliance investments in AI infra may top $12-15 bn

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd may spend about $12-15 billion over the next few years on AI infrastructure that could include a giant 1GW data centre, Morgan Stanley said in a report. Ambani had at the company's annual shareholder meeting in August announced a major push into AI through a new subsidiary and strategic partnerships.

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.'

Delhi HC protects Karan Johar's personality rights

Delhi HC protects Karan Johar's personality rights

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Delhi High Court has protected the personality and publicity rights of filmmaker and producer Karan Johar by restraining several websites and platforms from illegally using his name, image and persona for commercial gains.

Google delays TV-set offerings: Report

Google delays TV-set offerings: Report

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Google Inc has asked some television-set makers to delay the launch of TV sets based on the internet company's software, says a media report.

Google plans to introduce TV software

Google plans to introduce TV software

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

The report by the Wall Street Journal said, "Google Inc is planning to introduce Android-based television software to developers at an event in May," citing sources with knowledge of the development.

In choosing Alphabet Inc, Google joins a branded crowd

In choosing Alphabet Inc, Google joins a branded crowd

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google has a lot of experience with legal troubles over intellectual property.

Google launches instant messenger

Google launches instant messenger

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Google buys Wavii for $30 million

Google buys Wavii for $30 million

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Google's successful bid came after Apple Inc had expressed interest in buying Wavii to incorporate the startup's natural language technology into Siri, Apple's voice-activated personal assistant feature, said the person, who declined to be named because the deal has not been publicly announced.

Vi partners SpaceX-rival AST SpaceMobile for satcom service on smartphones

Vi partners SpaceX-rival AST SpaceMobile for satcom service on smartphones

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Vi partners SpaceX-rival AST SpaceMobile for satcom service on smartphones

Google Q2 net jumps on rising ad revenue

Google Q2 net jumps on rising ad revenue

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The net income of the search engine giant for the second quarter of 2011 stood at $2.51 billion.

Facebook, Twitter apps come to Google Glass

Facebook, Twitter apps come to Google Glass

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Apps from CNN, Elle, Tumblr and Evernote are among half-dozen new apps for Glass unveiled during Google's annual developer conference.

Google Restricts AI Use for India Election

Google Restricts AI Use for India Election

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Google is also working with the Election Commission of India to enable people to easily discover critical voting information on its search platform -- like, how to register and how to vote -- in both English and Hindi.

Google acquires Motorola Mobility, CEO Sanjay Jha quits

Google acquires Motorola Mobility, CEO Sanjay Jha quits

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The acquisition will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing.

Google revamps desktop search

Google revamps desktop search

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Google Now comes to iPhone, challenging Siri

Google Now comes to iPhone, challenging Siri

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Apple's software is a growing threat to the No. 1 search engine.

Google morphs into Alphabet Inc; investors cheer clarity

Google morphs into Alphabet Inc; investors cheer clarity

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google Inc announced a surprise overhaul of its operating structure on Monday, creating a holding company called Alphabet to pool its many subsidiaries and separate the core web advertising business from newer ventures like driverless cars.

Google woos Indian publishers

Google woos Indian publishers

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Google Glass gets competition from China's Baidu

Google Glass gets competition from China's Baidu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

China's largest search engine is developing prototype digital eyewear similar to Google Glass.

Google to give 10% hike to staff worldwide

Google to give 10% hike to staff worldwide

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

The pay hike comes as Google ramps up its battle with competitors, especially neighbouring Facebook Inc, in a fight to secure talented staff.

Google to launch sub-$100 smartphone in India

Google to launch sub-$100 smartphone in India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Google Inc's Android software is coming to cars, televisions and watches this year, as the Internet search giant races against Apple Inc and other tech companies to extend its business into a rapidly broadening field of Internet-connected devices.

Google shares mapping technology

Google shares mapping technology

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Google to start new payment system

Google to start new payment system

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

Online search-engine leader Google Inc. is preparing to introduce an electronic payment system later this year in a move that would pose a financial threat to one of its biggest advertisers, Internet auctioneer eBay Inc.\n\n

Google launches 'Hummingbird' on 15th birthday!

Google launches 'Hummingbird' on 15th birthday!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Google Inc has overhauled its search algorithm, the foundation of the Internet's dominant search engine, to better cope with the longer, more complex queries it has been getting from Web users.

Coming soon: An Android smartwatch from Google!

Coming soon: An Android smartwatch from Google!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The Android Wear project is open to software makers to create apps for the watches, putting Google at the forefront of efforts to jumpstart the nascent wearable computing market.

Google app store policy raises privacy concerns

Google app store policy raises privacy concerns

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

It passes user info to the app developer.

Motorola Mobilty gets nod for merger with Google

Motorola Mobilty gets nod for merger with Google

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

In August, Google said it will buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion -- making it the biggest ever takeover by the Internet giant so far.

Why Google's Motorola Moto X phone is 'special'

Why Google's Motorola Moto X phone is 'special'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Motorola on Thursday unveiled a new smartphone that consumers can personalise with a choice of colours and materials, hoping to stand out in a crowded market and justify the $12.5 billion that Google Inc paid for the ailing handset maker.

Google postpones public issue

Google postpones public issue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

Google unveils video viewing software

Google unveils video viewing software

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Google Inc. unveiled a video-viewing channel on its Internet-leading search engine Monday, creating another media outlet that may open new moneymaking opportunities for a company already so profitable its stock has tripled to above $300 in 10 months.

2nd Google Developers Group in Kochi soon

2nd Google Developers Group in Kochi soon

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The group, once activated, would be catering to the software developers community with events such as tech talks, code sprints, and hackathons, a press release said.

Google to map the moon

Google to map the moon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Thirty-six years to the day since Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon, Google Inc. extended its mapping service to cover the lunar surface.

Apple, Google agree to pay over $300 million to settle conspiracy lawsuit

Apple, Google agree to pay over $300 million to settle conspiracy lawsuit

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

The case has been closely watched due to the potentially high damages award and the opportunity to peek into the world of Silicon Valley's elite.

Google sells Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91 billion

Google sells Motorola to Lenovo for $2.91 billion

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

It is Lenovo's second major deal on US soil in a week as the Chinese electronics company angles to get a foothold in major global computing markets. Lenovo last week said it would buy IBM's low-end server business for $2.3 billion.

Google to resume talks with Chinese officials

Google to resume talks with Chinese officials

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

In January, Google had threatened to close down its operations in China after discovering hacking attempts into email accounts of Chinese human rights activists.

Google executive goes missing in Egypt

Google executive goes missing in Egypt

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Wael Ghonim has not been seen since late Thursday evening in central Cairo.

New Google Nexus 7 tablet to hit the market by July

New Google Nexus 7 tablet to hit the market by July

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Google is planning to sell the next-generation Nexus 7 tablet from July that will feature Qualcomm Inc's Snapdragon processor. It is expected to retain the aggressive pricing.

Google to slash 200 jobs

Google to slash 200 jobs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Omid Kordestani, VP, global sales and business development, said Google has created overlapping organisations in some areas, which duplicate effort and complicate the 'decision-making process. That makes our teams less effective and efficient than they should be. In addition, we over-invested in some areas in preparation for the growth trends we were experiencing at the time,' he said. The affected employees would be given the opportunity to find another position in Google.

Google's self-driving car has no steering wheel or brakes!

Google's self-driving car has no steering wheel or brakes!

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Google Inc is building cars that don't have steering wheels, accelerator pedals or brake pedals, in an ambitious expansion of the Internet company's efforts to develop self-driving cars.