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'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'

PIX: 2011's Most Googled Celebs In India

PIX: 2011's Most Googled Celebs In India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Katrina Kaif tops the list.

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.

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Could it be about clout? Given its size and influence, RIL doesn't need the media for that, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekhar.

Microsoft unveils blueprint for India on AI governance

Microsoft unveils blueprint for India on AI governance

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Tech giant Microsoft has unveiled a blueprint for India on artificial intelligence (AI) governance, and proposed a regulatory architecture to oversee safety protocols, according to a whitepaper released on Thursday. The whitepaper titled "Governing AI: A Blueprint for India" comes amid Microsoft raising its stakes in its artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT. The proposed AI regulatory architecture includes regulations prescribing safety and security requirements, then license deployment for permitted uses in a licensed Al data centre with post-deployment safety and security monitoring and protection.

Why Google won't open data centre in India

Why Google won't open data centre in India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Google Inc opened its first two data centres in Asia on Wednesday to cater to the world's fastest growing consumer technology markets, but the company has no plans to open one in China or India.

Truth in the AI era

Truth in the AI era

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Can legislation enable this, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Yahoo!, Google still hiring in India

Yahoo!, Google still hiring in India

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Interestingly, the companies are cutting jobs in India too, even as they have hiring plans in the country. For instance, software giant Microsoft recently said it would create employment opportunities in tune with the growth of the Indian economy.

Google bets on 'dynamic' India

Google bets on 'dynamic' India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Is govt aware of Khalistani app on Google store?

Is govt aware of Khalistani app on Google store?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The home ministry can notify Google of the Voice of Punjab app's hateful content and have the app taken down from the app store. The glorification of Beant Singh's assassination alone is enough to have the app taken down.

India to become 2nd largest economy in Asia by 2030: S&P Global

India to become 2nd largest economy in Asia by 2030: S&P Global

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

India, the world's fifth largest economy in the world, is likely to overtake Japan to become the world's third-largest economy with a GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030, S&P Global Market Intelligence said in its latest issue of PMI. After two years of rapid economic growth in 2021 and 2022, the Indian economy has continued to show sustained strong growth during the 2023 calendar year. India's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow 6.2-6.3 per cent in the fiscal year ending in March 2024, being the fastest-growing major economy this fiscal year.

Google's $5.3 mn philanthropy plans in India

Google's $5.3 mn philanthropy plans in India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

The resources come from a commitment by Google's founders to devote approximately 1 per cent of the company's equity plus 1 per cent of annual profits to philanthropy, as well as employee time.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

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.

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The migration of domestically developed intellectual property to foreign corporations within India reflects an anomaly in the demand pattern of the country's job market, points out Kanika Datta.

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Besides Ayodhya, the BJP lost in nine other constituencies with a Ramayana imprint; it tasted success only in Thrissur.' 'In Rameswaram, K Navaskani of the Indian Union Muslim League won with a 44% voteshare in a 84% Hindu constituency.' 'In the 21 seats in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, both crucial to the Hindutva project, the BJP won just 7.' 'It won just 3 out of 12 seats around Modi's constituency,' points out Krishna Prasad.

Meta expands WhatsApp payments service in India

Meta expands WhatsApp payments service in India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

WhatsApp on Wednesday announced the expansion of its payments service in India to make it easier for people transacting with businesses to pay for purchases directly in the chat, with a choice of UPI apps, including rival digital payment options, as well as credit and debit cards. Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg asserted that India is leading the world in people and businesses embracing messaging. WhatsApp said it is working with partners Razorpay and PayU "to make paying for something as simple as sending a message", as the Meta-owned platform unveiled a host of new features to woo businesses in India's booming commerce market.

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

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.'

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.

India is the country to look out for: Google chief

India is the country to look out for: Google chief

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

India will add a significant part of the next 5 billion Internet users, with maths suggesting that it is the country to look out for, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said.

Few small and medium biz in India are online: Google

Few small and medium biz in India are online: Google

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

According to Indian government data, micro, small and medium enterprises accounts for about 45 per cent of the manufacturing output of the country and 40 per cent of the total exports.

Few small and medium biz in India are online: Google

Few small and medium biz in India are online: Google

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

According to Indian government data, micro, small and medium enterprises accounts for about 45 per cent of the manufacturing output of the country and 40 per cent of the total exports.

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The dealers operating in the space have jumped nearly three times over the past two years.

'Will you marry me?'

'Will you marry me?'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Google really wanted to know why people kept asking the Assistant to marry them, says Amrita Singh.

Will Paytm Curbs Affect Users?

Will Paytm Curbs Affect Users?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Get a new QR code from an alternative provider. PhonePe, Google Pay, Pine Labs, etc are some of the other service providers.

PHOTOS: Google staff walk out in protest over sexual harassment

PHOTOS: Google staff walk out in protest over sexual harassment

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The employees are demanding several key changes in how sexual misconduct allegations are dealt with at the technology giant, including a call to end forced arbitration, a move which would make it possible for victims to sue.

Wide charter for Google in India

Wide charter for Google in India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

'He was a Google'

'He was a Google'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Remembering journalist extraordinaire Kanti Bhatt.

Google tax in line with WTO rules: Govt

Google tax in line with WTO rules: Govt

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The government said that far from targeting any US entity, the purpose was to ensure fairness, healthy competition, and to exercise the ability of governments to tax businesses having a nexus with the Indian market through digital operations.

Why Facebook and Google are under I-T scanner

Why Facebook and Google are under I-T scanner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Taxmen have come across instances where global firms - charged a withholding tax of 6 per cent - are underreporting the exact income they earned from an Indian user.

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.

RBI diktat on Uber could affect Google and Apple too

RBI diktat on Uber could affect Google and Apple too

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Such service providers were given time until the end of October to follow the law of the land.

Children's day India: Google celebrates with a doodle

Children's day India: Google celebrates with a doodle

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Keeping with the tradition of celebrating landmark occasions, the search engine giant has yet another doodle on its homepage today.

'Prajwal Revanna is completely trapped'

'Prajwal Revanna is completely trapped'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Pura phas gaya woh... barbad, satyanash ho gaya woh.' 'Usko ticket bhi diya, election bhi ladha woh; ganda video bhi bahar aa gaya; hamara izzat bhi nikal diya woh; abhi letter ke baare main pooch ke kya hota hai?'

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

There is no use of the BJP targeting the likes of Mamata Banerjee and M K Stalin, directly by the party's political bosses, both in Delhi and the respective state capitals, or even using the Raj Bhavans to fire those salvos from. Successive elections have proved that it's counter-productive, if anything. But the BJP is yet to understand it, acknowledge it, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Google, Skype must set up server in India: Govt

Google, Skype must set up server in India: Govt

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

The government is likely to send communications soon to search engine Google and internet telephony provider Skype for giving access to their services for monitoring and setting up a server in India.

India will teach the world about mobile internet: Google

India will teach the world about mobile internet: Google

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

With faster broadband, you are going to see a new wave of entrepreneurship in India says Karim Temsamani.

Can Google fix an election?

Can Google fix an election?

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Altering Google search results can pose a real threat to democracy as it has a major impact on the voting preferences of undecided voters and could swing a close election, according to a new landmark study analysing the just concluded Lok Sabha polls in India.