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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 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.

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.

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.

'We focus on smaller ticket sizes loans'

'We focus on smaller ticket sizes loans'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

'Banks may find small ticket size lending economically unviable due to the cost of branch operations.'

10 Skills You Need For A Career In AI

10 Skills You Need For A Career In AI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Jobs requiring AI skills carry a significant wage premium, with some roles offering up to a 25 per cent increase in wages, notes Manoj Nagpal, vice president, professional services, OpenText, an information management company.

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?

UK ditches its coronavirus-tracing app in favour of Apple-Google tech

UK ditches its coronavirus-tracing app in favour of Apple-Google tech

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The UK will now be taking forward a solution that brings together the work on the National Health Service app and the Google/Apple solution.

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.

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.

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!

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

YouTube removes 2.2 mn videos in India over norm violation in Oct-Dec

YouTube removes 2.2 mn videos in India over norm violation in Oct-Dec

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The latest report showed that between October and December 2023, over 2.25 million videos (2,254,902) were removed in India for violating YouTube's community guidelines. India topped the list of 30 countries in video removals.

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.

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 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.

Improving hiring expectations, investment gains positive for Info Edge

Improving hiring expectations, investment gains positive for Info Edge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Although the third quarter of financial year (2023-2024) FY24 (Q3FY24) was marginally below expectations, Info Edge (India) is witnessing strong investment trends and hitting new highs. The big driver is optimism about a pickup in the jobs market, which benefits Naukri.com and could mean upgrades in Q4FY24 expectations. The JobSpeak Index, which Naukri.com releases on a monthly basis, is showing a "transformative shift".

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.

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The Jawa 42 FJ 350 cc was launched at a surprising price of 199,142 ex-showroom Delhi, reports a nostalgic Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

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

Sebi Tightens Grip Against Fraudulent Messages, Apps

Sebi Tightens Grip Against Fraudulent Messages, Apps

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The directions follow a report by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, which has seen a new pattern of transnational cyber-enabled financial fraud and investment scam, impersonating as stockbrokers and company executives.

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 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.

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Pratham Barot, CEO and co-founder, Zell Education, explains how specialised courses in finance can help you earn a cushy six-figure salary.

Review: Google Nexus 4

Review: Google Nexus 4

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Get Ahead reader Rohit Kadam reviews Google Nexus 4.

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'To those who have just finished engineering or MCA or BSc, BBA, I will say they should take up whatever internship opportunities they are getting.' 'They should look for opportunities to learn the latest tools.' 'They should think innovative and try to solve problems. Only when you sharpen your skills, you will remain relevant.'

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.

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 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

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 may soon provide 'personalised' homepage

Google may soon provide 'personalised' homepage

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The current Google homepage comprises a white screen, a search box and a pretty logo.

Google's battle in China

Google's battle in China

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Three years after Google stepped into China, it is on the verge of closing operations.

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

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.

'Haven't had sex in ages': Elon Musk denies affair with Google co-founder's wife

'Haven't had sex in ages': Elon Musk denies affair with Google co-founder's wife

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Replying to a link to the story posted on Twitter, Musk described the report as "total bs". "This is total bs. Sergey and I are friends and were at a party together last night," Musk tweeted. Musk said he has seen Brin's wife twice in three years, both times in the presence of other people, and there was "nothing romantic" between the pair.

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.

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.

Google Maps now available in Hindi

Google Maps now available in Hindi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Search giant Google on Tuesday launched its Google Maps in Hindi seeking to make its navigation service more useful for users locally.

Bareilly's suspected serial killer held, admits to strangling 6 women

Bareilly's suspected serial killer held, admits to strangling 6 women

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Kumar was apprehended with the help of sketches and CCTV camera footage, senior superintendent of police Anurag Arya said.

5 million Google usernames, passwords leaked online

5 million Google usernames, passwords leaked online

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

After Apple's high profile iCloud fiasco, Google is the latest cybercrime victim with Russian hackers posting usernames and passwords of close to five million Google accounts online.