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With new features, Google Maps looks to go the extra mile in India

With new features, Google Maps looks to go the extra mile in India

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Google has partnered with cab operators Ola and Uber, and a user can seamlessly book a cab with just one tap. This service is available in 27 cities across India

Google's exit draws admiration, anger from Chinese

Google's exit draws admiration, anger from Chinese

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

Reaction poured in blogs, tweets and wired comments had a common thread of users expressing bewilderment what it will mean for internet services they depend on.

Google doodles for Mexican painter Diego Rivera

Google doodles for Mexican painter Diego Rivera

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

The search engine pays tribute to the greatest Mexican muralist with a doodle.

Google doodle for Les Paul

Google doodle for Les Paul

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The search engine celebrates birthday of the legendary guitarist, songwriter and inventor with a doodle.

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.

Truth in the AI era

Truth in the AI era

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Can legislation enable this, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Google to provide local info to mobiles users

Google to provide local info to mobiles users

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Mobile users in the country can now easily get local information on their handsets as leading search engine Google on Tuesday introduced a service to facilitate access to such content. Mobile users in the country can now easily get local information on their handsets as leading search engine Google on Tuesday introduced a service to facilitate access to such content.

Google worried over govt requests to remove political content

Google worried over govt requests to remove political content

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Between January and June this year, Google received 3,846 government requests to remove 24,737 pieces of content, an increase of 68 per cent over the second half of 2012.

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 plans more services for business users

Google plans more services for business users

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Google plans to expand its services for business users providing them with a special software package, which will include e-mail, calendar, chat programmes

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Assume Voot, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar are merged into one entertainment app, and you have a streaming service with more than 233 million unique visitors. That is a reach just under half of India's largest streaming app: YouTube. 'This level of consolidation does not exist even in the US.'

Google: Best workplace for MBA grads

Google: Best workplace for MBA grads

Rediff.com4 May 2007

After jumping from 129th in 2005 to 2nd in 2006 and to numero uno this year, Google, the most popular search engine is now the most popular place to work for MBA students, thus ending McKinsey & Company's 12-year reign.

How to write a cover letter that will get you a JOB

How to write a cover letter that will get you a JOB

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The cover letter elaborates your intent for applying to the job, particular skills, experience, and achievements that make you the right fit.

Google Music vs Apple Music: What will you tune into?

Google Music vs Apple Music: What will you tune into?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The search giant's music streaming service in India is priced a third lower than the iPhone maker's subscription fee.

Display advertisements are good: Google

Display advertisements are good: Google

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The search giant is keen to pocket a hefty slice of India's online advertising market, an Rs 1,300-crore (Rs 13-billion) market in 2011 that is set to touch Rs 3,400 crore (Rs 34 billion) by 2015 according to KPMG estimates.

Google doodles for Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th birthday

Google doodles for Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th birthday

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Today's Google is celebrating German naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th birthday

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.

10 best products launched by Google ever

10 best products launched by Google ever

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Let's take a look at some of the best products it has launched.

15 amazing facts that trace the rise of Google

15 amazing facts that trace the rise of Google

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Let's take a look at some amazing facts that trace its history.

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 posts $ 1.35 billion profit

Google posts $ 1.35 billion profit

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

"We had a good third quarter with strong traffic and revenue growth across all of our major geographies. Thanks to the underlying strength of our core search and ads business. The measurability and Return On Investment of search-based advertising remain key assets for Google," Google CEO Eric Schmidt said. For the nine months ended September, the company has posted a net income of $ 3.90 billion, a 30.43 per cent growth from $ 2.99 billion in the same period a year ago.

Google sets up base in Banglaore

Google sets up base in Banglaore

Rediff.com7 May 2004

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.

Google's Android One India gameplan!

Google's Android One India gameplan!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Here are top 10 things you must know about the Android One Programme.

Search engine poisoning a threat to smaller units

Search engine poisoning a threat to smaller units

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

SEO poisoning is a technique used by malware authors to mix rogue search results with legitimate ones. This attack, coupled with news items that are of interest to users, is a lethal combination.

Santa comes calling with G1 for Google staff

Santa comes calling with G1 for Google staff

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

In these times of credit crisis, Santa Claus is ringing in gifts for employees at Google, with the search engine giant doling out the G1 -- an iPhone version from its own stable -- instead of Christmas cash bonus.

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.

Google set to be $30 billion company

Google set to be $30 billion company

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Google, the Internet search engine major, may become a $30 billion company when it goes public.

Google's unbelievable projects that will change the world

Google's unbelievable projects that will change the world

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Google is taking new steps to change the future with its projects that look right out of a science fiction novel.

Flipkart ranked second among top global book sellers

Flipkart ranked second among top global book sellers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

E-commerce major Flipkart has been ranked second among top book sellers of the world.

Inclusive growth: Why Lohia's legacy is alive

Inclusive growth: Why Lohia's legacy is alive

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Professing a commitment to equity is now a political necessity -- something that Ram Manohar Lohia advocated years ago, says Rajni Bakshi.

Google cost taxpayers $7 bn a year?

Google cost taxpayers $7 bn a year?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Online search giant Google, known for promoting free web-based alternatives to costly software products, has been charged with using 21 times more bandwidth than what it pays for, thus making the Internet costlier for others and costing taxpayers about $7 billion a year.

How Google stands to gain from the Flipkart-Walmart mega deal

How Google stands to gain from the Flipkart-Walmart mega deal

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Google will be able to co-relate data from the first click to the final delivery of product. This kind of knowledge is invaluable, something which even Amazon does not have.

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.

TOP 12: The best Google doodles of 2011

TOP 12: The best Google doodles of 2011

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

The engine giant's innovative way of observing landmark events with special doodles has been a big hit with Internet users across the world. We bring you 12 of our favourite doodles of 2011.

Amelia Earhart: Google doodles on the aviatrix's birthday

Amelia Earhart: Google doodles on the aviatrix's birthday

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The search engine giant celebrates the 115th anniversary of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.

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 in talks to buy Indian startup InMobi

Google in talks to buy Indian startup InMobi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

InMobi helps companies target the users of phones.

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.