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The flu bug bit Google!

The flu bug bit Google!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Researchers examined Google Flu Trend, which was designed to provide real-time monitoring of flu cases around the world based on Google searches that matched terms for flu-related activity.

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

This is the second acquisition Google is making to boost its NBU initiative, having acquired four-month-old Halli Labs founded by Pankaj Gupta in July 2017, reports Yuvraj Malik.

Truth in the AI era

Truth in the AI era

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Can legislation enable this, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

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.

Google tax: American IT and steel lobbies back action against India

Google tax: American IT and steel lobbies back action against India

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The group has called for a retaliatory tariff action against India, if New Delhi does not roll back the 'unilateral and discriminatory' equalisation levy or Google Tax.

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.

Doodle 4 Google: 15-year-old's doodle on Google's homepage

Doodle 4 Google: 15-year-old's doodle on Google's homepage

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The search engine giant has featured the work of Gayatri Ketharaman to celebrate Children's Day

New data law: Alexa, Google Home may stop speaking

New data law: Alexa, Google Home may stop speaking

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

In the worst-case scenario, it will be next to impossible for tech companies like Amazon and Google to run any service that requires user biometrics.

Google to invest Rs 75,000 crore in India over 5-7 years: Pichai

Google to invest Rs 75,000 crore in India over 5-7 years: Pichai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Pichai said a whole new generation of technologies are happening in India first, and that people in the country no longer have to wait for technology to come to them. Investments, he said, will focus on four areas key to India's digitisation, including enabling affordable access and information for every Indian in their own language, be it Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi or any other.

Internet for all means more Google money

Internet for all means more Google money

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Tech giant says it's also targeting millions of small ventures and other potential users.

Why Aaradhya Bachchan Went To Court

Why Aaradhya Bachchan Went To Court

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The Delhi high xourt has restrained several YouTube channels from publishing misleading content on Aaradhya Bachchan's health.

How to set parental controls in Google Playstore

How to set parental controls in Google Playstore

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Worried about what your child may download when you are not around?

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.

Have You Heard About Timeboxing?

Have You Heard About Timeboxing?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Why timebox? Most knowledge workers feel overburdened. Like The Joker in the Batman movies, we have all, at one point or the other, muttered to ourselves: 'So much to do, so little time.'

Google's invisibility cloak

Google's invisibility cloak

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

A percentage of Google traffic is stripped of identifying information. Why?

Your Phone Will Be Even Smarter In 2024

Your Phone Will Be Even Smarter In 2024

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

This year will be the one when GenAI becomes a part of the daily lives of people around the world.

How Google plans to bring SMBs online

How Google plans to bring SMBs online

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

10 million out of 51 million small and medium businesses have presence on Google Search

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Indian-origin techie shot wife, himself; kids' death remains mystery

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Anand Henry, an Indian-origin former Meta software engineer is suspected of killing his wife and twin sons before turning a gun on himself in a gruesome murder-suicide in the United States state of California, according to authorities.

Google, govt working on balloon Internet project

Google, govt working on balloon Internet project

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Google uses solar panel and wind to power electronic equipment in the balloon throughout the day.

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

F1: Fresh trouble for Red Bull boss Horner after anonymous email

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

A widely-circulated anonymous email put fresh focus on recent allegations of misconduct toward a female colleague.

Congratulate Google CEO Sundar Pichai!

Congratulate Google CEO Sundar Pichai!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Join Rediff.com in congratulating Sundar on his new job and wish him all the very best here!

Google to answer complex questions soon

Google to answer complex questions soon

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

In its blog post, Google put any initial failures down to the launch jitters and said it will improve over time.

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

While Google has market capitalisation of almost $753 billion and Facebook commands one of $515 billion, it is the wealth of user data they have that one fears

Visit Google's amazing Munich office

Visit Google's amazing Munich office

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Located in the heart of Munich, Google's office has a dazzling ambience.

Google doodle celebrates Sergei Eisenstein's 120th birthday

Google doodle celebrates Sergei Eisenstein's 120th birthday

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Monday's animated Google doodle sees Sergei developing the film reels.

TikTok removed from Google, Apple app stores

TikTok removed from Google, Apple app stores

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Meanwhile, TikTok said it has faith in the Indian judicial system.

Google India's Wi-Fi project to soon go global

Google India's Wi-Fi project to soon go global

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Most of the markets it is now looking at in hopes of gaining the next billion internet users have demographics similar to that of India.

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.

Google fired 48 employees in 2 yrs for sexual misconduct: Pichai

Google fired 48 employees in 2 yrs for sexual misconduct: Pichai

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The letter was in response to a New York Times report that Android creator Andy Rubin received a whopping $90 million exit package despite facing misconduct allegations.

Sonakshi Feels 'Bus Ho Gaya'

Sonakshi Feels 'Bus Ho Gaya'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Athiya has a question... Preity is in Machu Picchu... Dia at a global summit...

Breast cancer awareness: How helpful is Dr Google?

Breast cancer awareness: How helpful is Dr Google?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Women, although open to using the internet for health information, reported feeling overwhelmed by what they found.

2024 LS polls to be costliest ever at Rs 1.35 lakh cr

2024 LS polls to be costliest ever at Rs 1.35 lakh cr

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The estimated expenditure is expected to be more than double the Rs 60,000 crore spent in 2019'

#GadgetWatch: Don't let the Google Pixel 3/3XL fool you!

#GadgetWatch: Don't let the Google Pixel 3/3XL fool you!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The phones may look simple but are smarter than you think, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

Review: Is the Google Pixel 3a worth Rs 39,990?

Review: Is the Google Pixel 3a worth Rs 39,990?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

The Google Pixel 3a trades off some of the premium features of the Pixel 3, but these scale-downs are not noticeable in day-to-day usage, says Khalid Anzar.

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.

Google turns 18, unveils products designed for India

Google turns 18, unveils products designed for India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Google announced a new Wi-Fi platform called Google Station, a video app called 'YouTube Go' and an offline feature for Chrome web browser and faster loading in Google Play on 2G network

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

EU says Google unfairly pushes own apps with Android

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.

Indian Patent Office rejects Google's invention

Indian Patent Office rejects Google's invention

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The application was filed in 2006 by Motorola Mobility LLC, now changed to Google Technology Holdings LLC for method and apparatus of providing text messages

Google doodles Japanese geochemist Katsuko Saruhashi

Google doodles Japanese geochemist Katsuko Saruhashi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Dr Saruhashi is renowned for her groundbreaking research as a geochemist.