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Now, TV programmes on Google!

Now, TV programmes on Google!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Google Inc is on an innovative spree. After digitising libraries, launching free Internet-telephone through its website, it is now tuning into the world's favourite medium: television.

Google nears settlement over online drug ads

Google nears settlement over online drug ads

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Google Inc is close to settling a US criminal investigation into allegations it made money by accepting ads from online pharmacies that break US laws, says a media report.

Google's Nikesh Arora quits to join SoftBank

Google's Nikesh Arora quits to join SoftBank

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

On Thursday, Google announced the surprise departure of its veteran business chief Nikesh Arora, who will become Vice Chairman of SoftBank Corp.

Google vs government war over Street View

Google vs government war over Street View

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Bengaluru Police have made it clear that there shall be no collection of images by Google Inc for its street-view services. \\nKarnataka Home Minister R Ashok too has dashed off a letter to the Union government, requesting it not to permit Google to go ahead with this service.

How she enriched Google's idea factory

How she enriched Google's idea factory

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

In late 1998, when Marissa Mayer first heard about a small outfit called Google, she hardly batted an eye. The Stanford University graduate student was encouraged by her advisor to check out the research of two guys on the computer science building's fourth floor who were developing ways to analyze the World Wide Web.

AFP sues Google for copyright violation

AFP sues Google for copyright violation

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

AFP has accused Google of posting its headlines, news summaries and photographs without permission.\n

JNU violence: Court notice to WhatsApp, Google, Apple

JNU violence: Court notice to WhatsApp, Google, Apple

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The petition was filed by JNU professors Ameet Parameswaran, Atul Sood and Shukla Vinayak Sawant seeking necessary directions to the Delhi Police Commissioner and Delhi government.

Google offers 30% pay hike to top execs

Google offers 30% pay hike to top execs

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Internet search giant Google Inc has approved a handsome pay hike of 30 per cent and bonuses of 250 per cent of the base salary for its top executives starting next year.

Google to list on Nasdaq

Google to list on Nasdaq

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

Google lifts the veil behind the mystery boat

Google lifts the veil behind the mystery boat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The barge is actually a "technology exhibition space," that Google will move between several piers in the San Francisco Bay area and other West coast locations.

HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Om Birla's daughter

HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Om Birla's daughter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court on Tuesday directed X Corp and Google Inc to remove prima facie defamatory social media posts against Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter Anjali Birla.

Google to start a $1 billion bidding war with Facebook

Google to start a $1 billion bidding war with Facebook

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Maps and navigation services have become a key asset for tech companies as consumers increasingly adopt mobile devices.

Google may pay $22.5 mn for bypassing privacy settings

Google may pay $22.5 mn for bypassing privacy settings

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

According to the daily, the fine is expected to be the largest penalty ever levied on a single company by the US Federal Trade Commission.

Google unveils new Nexus 7, higher price tag

Google unveils new Nexus 7, higher price tag

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

It has much better display and is slimmer than the previous device.

Internet TV: Google ties up with media, web cos

Internet TV: Google ties up with media, web cos

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

In a blog post, Google said it is offering 'a new world of apps available for TV', including NBC's CNBC Real-Time, an application that will allow Google TV users to track stocks.

Google launches Chrome-based notebooks

Google launches Chrome-based notebooks

Rediff.com12 May 2011

"Chromebooks", a Chrome operating system-based notebook PC that will be available online from June 15.

Yahoo chief rates Google as No. 4 portal

Yahoo chief rates Google as No. 4 portal

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Yahoo Inc chairman Terry Semelm belittled rival Google Inc's recent efforts to expand beyond its leading Internet search engine, describing the diversification as a haphazard attempt to catch up with his company.

Google stops censoring search results in China

Google stops censoring search results in China

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

As expected, the Internet search engine giant, Google on Tuesday announced its decision to stop censoring search results on its sites in China charging that Beijing is limiting free speech on the Internet.

Google sets up base in Banglaore

Google sets up base in Banglaore

Rediff.com7 May 2004

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.

Google's clean energy plan for US

Google's clean energy plan for US

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

America will have to shell out $4.4 trillion if it needs clean energy, according to a plan drawn by Google Inc that calls for a big push in wind, solar and geothermal power to replace fossil fuels.

Google partners with wireless carriers to push Wallet service

Google partners with wireless carriers to push Wallet service

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Google launched Wallet in 2011.

US may challenge Google's buy of ITA Software

US may challenge Google's buy of ITA Software

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Justice Department staff lawyers have begun preparing legal documents for use in a possible court challenge to the $700 million deal for ITA Software, the report said adding that no decision to proceed has been made.

Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google

Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Google Inc said on Thursday that Andy Rubin, co-founder of its Android mobile business and head of its nascent robotics effort is leaving the company.

Internet content censorship from India up 49%: Google

Internet content censorship from India up 49%: Google

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Internet giant Google has reported a sharp rise of 49 per cent in online content censorship from India as it said the trend of blockage were increasing from governments round the world, more surprisingly from Western democracies.

Internet content censorship from India up 49%: Google

Internet content censorship from India up 49%: Google

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

The Internet giant said political comments were a prime target as the number of requests for the company to remove content from the reach of Internet users jumped manifold.

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Google Inc on Thursday unveiled the newest version of its Android smartphone software, aiming to allow more smartphone users access to its evolving menu of online services such as driving directions voice-activated search.

Google is working on 'Moto X' smartphone: Motorola CEO

Google is working on 'Moto X' smartphone: Motorola CEO

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Shipping will start fall.

Google may face US probe over data collection

Google may face US probe over data collection

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The search engine giant Google Inc may face probe from German and American US agencies following its disclosure that it had recorded messages sent over unsecured wireless networks.

Google plans 'Caffeine', a faster search engine

Google plans 'Caffeine', a faster search engine

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Google Inc is working on a new test version of its search engine, which the company claims will be faster and more relevant than ever before.

Wedding bells for Google co-founder Larry Page

Wedding bells for Google co-founder Larry Page

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The marriage will take place on December 8 at an undisclosed location, The San Francisco Chronicle reported on Tuesday. Page's girlfriend Lucy Southworth is a bio-medical informatics doctoral student at Stanford and has been dating the Google co-founder for well over an year.

How Microsoft plans to battle Google: The secret is out!

How Microsoft plans to battle Google: The secret is out!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The long-running rivalry between Microsoft Corp and Google Inc is turning into a schoolyard brawl.

Google on the prowl in India for takeovers

Google on the prowl in India for takeovers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Google Inc is currently in talks with a number of start-ups with unique and innovative business models, particularly in areas like voice and SMS-based advertising, to expand its presence in the country, an official close to the development said.\n\n

Krishna Bharat to head Google's Bangalore centre

Krishna Bharat to head Google's Bangalore centre

Rediff.com6 May 2004

Google Inc, the world's largest search engine, is all set to open a high-end research and development centre in Bangalore.\n\n\n\n

Google stock offering at $295 per share

Google stock offering at $295 per share

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Google Inc priced a follow-up stock offering of 14.16 million shares at $295, offering investors a slight discount from the online search engine leader's recent market value.

Take a peek inside Google's secretive data centres

Take a peek inside Google's secretive data centres

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Google Inc opened two data centres in Asia to cater to the world's fastest growing consumer technology markets.

Twitter hires Google executive as head of retail

Twitter hires Google executive as head of retail

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The online messaging company is ramping up hiring to expand its business ahead of the initial public offering.

Google, Comcast keen to acquire AOL stake

Google, Comcast keen to acquire AOL stake

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Google Inc and Comcast Corp are in talks with Time Warner Inc about acquiring ownership stakes in America Online's Web portal AOL, a person familiar with the discussions said.