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The most searched for destinations on Google Maps

The most searched for destinations on Google Maps

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Results are based on the review of the search activities on maps.google.co.in for August 2012.

'Modi most searched politician on Google in India'

'Modi most searched politician on Google in India'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was the most searched politician, followed by Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, on Google in India during March-August period of this year, the internet giant said.

Google launches 'super' phone Nexus One

Google launches 'super' phone Nexus One

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

The search giant scores a point with the touch-screen Android cellphone, but needs to do more.

6 reasons to switch from Facebook to Google+

6 reasons to switch from Facebook to Google+

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

There are heaps of reasons to switch from Facebook to Google+ starting from user-friendliness to high data privacy. Let's take a brief look at some of them. Also, find out how you can migrate from facebook to Google+ if you have started liking Google+ more than Facebook but don't know how to move all your information from it to the new social networking site.

Yelp walks away from Google deal

Yelp walks away from Google deal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Reportedly, the two companies have had conversations for several years, but a more serious round of acquisition talks began two months ago.

How to win Google's Rs 3 crore prize

How to win Google's Rs 3 crore prize

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Ahead of India's Independence Day celebrations this week, Google has launched 'Google Impact Challenge in India', inviting Indian nonprofits to tell how they would use technology to improve people's lives.

For Google Maps, Arunachal is disputed territory

For Google Maps, Arunachal is disputed territory

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

In other words, what you see on Google Maps's India site is what India wants; what you see on Google Maps's China site is what China wants. So what does Google believe in? For that, you should visit their international site, http://maps.google.com, which shows what is the truth according to it (image alongside). It clearly shows Arunachal Pradesh as a disputed territory

India will lead the world on 6G: Modi

India will lead the world on 6G: Modi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi on Friday reeled out statistics to show how India has turned into an exporter of mobile phones from being an importer and how big tech companies -- from Apple to Google -- are lining up to become manufacturers in the country. He said after the fastest rollout of 5G mobile telephony services, India will lead the world on 6G. Recalling the launch of 5G technology in the country on October 1, 2022, he remarked that within a year there are about 5 lakh 5G base stations across the country.

Google snubs Pakistan's threat on YouTube

Google snubs Pakistan's threat on YouTube

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Google Malaysia Communications and Public Affairs head Zeffri Yusof in an interview with Daily Times said that Google was offering a localized version of YouTube in 49 countries around the world.

Here comes a tough competitor for Google Glass

Here comes a tough competitor for Google Glass

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Google Glass may face some tough competition from a San Francisco-based company which plans to develop smart Bluetooth-enabled glasses that display HD video and are equipped with a global navigation satellite system.

In choosing Alphabet Inc, Google joins a branded crowd

In choosing Alphabet Inc, Google joins a branded crowd

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google has a lot of experience with legal troubles over intellectual property.

Indian entrepreneurs can build next Google: Schmidt

Indian entrepreneurs can build next Google: Schmidt

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The former Google chief executive officer said he witnessed the creative potential of India's people all around him in Silicon Valley where India-born entrepreneurs account for 40 per cent of start-ups.

Google may have to offer security access

Google may have to offer security access

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

After BlackBerry, the government is likely to ask two online service providers -- Google and Skype -- to allow security agencies to access communications on their networks.

26/11 target Chabad House image found with terror suspects

26/11 target Chabad House image found with terror suspects

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Earlier, Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested one person from Pune for giving shelter to both the suspected terrorists.

Made-in-India Google Drive to roam Internet

Made-in-India Google Drive to roam Internet

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Google's engineering teams in Bangalore and Hyderabad have built it.

Google chips in with $5,00,000 for child safety

Google chips in with $5,00,000 for child safety

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Google has donated over $100 million in grants.

Indian surrenders domain name to Google

Indian surrenders domain name to Google

Rediff.com28 May 2009

According to the information available with the WIPO, Geneva-based WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center has ordered the transfer of domain name to the US-based search giant after Herit Shah of Gujarat offered to surrender the disputed name to Google. Google had challenged the registering of domain name 'googblog.com' by Shah at WIPO stating that it was confusingly similar to its trademark on which the company has rights.

Google doodles for Julius Richard Petri

Google doodles for Julius Richard Petri

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The search engine giant commemorates the achievements of German bacteriologist and inventor of the Petri dish.

Google to offer animated ads

Google to offer animated ads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Google, a most-used Internet search engine, will begin selling animated display advertisements that appear on other Web sites, moving beyond the text advertisements currently available through its AdSense program.

Acer to launch Google Android notebook

Acer to launch Google Android notebook

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

The move opens a new front in Google's battle with Microsoft by offering an alternative to its Windows XP operating system, which dominates the netbook market with a roughly 80 per cent market share.

Google acquires Motorola Mobility, CEO Sanjay Jha quits

Google acquires Motorola Mobility, CEO Sanjay Jha quits

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The acquisition will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing.

Google's Pichai announces new initiatives to support Modi's digital India

Google's Pichai announces new initiatives to support Modi's digital India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Pichai is in India along with eight Google vice-presidents, including those for Search, YouTube, Maps, and Android among others.

Google's gift to Chinese users

Google's gift to Chinese users

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

The search giant gives users a free, iTunes-like service. Will it come to the US.?

Searching for that Google-beater

Searching for that Google-beater

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are looking for the next 'small hit' in Internet search.

Google to slash 200 jobs

Google to slash 200 jobs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Omid Kordestani, VP, global sales and business development, said Google has created overlapping organisations in some areas, which duplicate effort and complicate the 'decision-making process. That makes our teams less effective and efficient than they should be. In addition, we over-invested in some areas in preparation for the growth trends we were experiencing at the time,' he said. The affected employees would be given the opportunity to find another position in Google.

Windfall for Google CEO Pichai with $199 million stock grant

Windfall for Google CEO Pichai with $199 million stock grant

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai received a grant for 273,328 Class C Google stock units.

Sanmay, who owned Google.com for 1 minute, gets Rs 8 lakh!

Sanmay, who owned Google.com for 1 minute, gets Rs 8 lakh!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Sanmay Ved, in a post on LinkedIn, had said he chose his award to be donated to the Art of Living's education programme.

Google all set to buy Motorola Mobility

Google all set to buy Motorola Mobility

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Motorola Mobility's total commitment to Android has created a natural fit for the two companies.

Google to resume talks with Chinese officials

Google to resume talks with Chinese officials

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

In January, Google had threatened to close down its operations in China after discovering hacking attempts into email accounts of Chinese human rights activists.

Google bets big on India growth

Google bets big on India growth

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

World's leading search engine Google sees India becoming one of the 10 most 'impactful markets' in the next 3-5 years and is planning to hire locally to drive its brand advertising stream of business.

Google consulting govt on blocking 'installations'

Google consulting govt on blocking 'installations'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Google is in talks with the Indian government on masking maps and images of sensitive installations in the country.

Google changing way brain remembers information

Google changing way brain remembers information

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

People are more likely to remember things they think they will not be able to find online and will have a harder time recalling information which they know they can easily access online.

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 pre-empts Microsoft over relaunch

Google pre-empts Microsoft over relaunch

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Google pre-empted Microsoft's plans for a significant relaunch of its internet search service as it revealed on Tuesday changes to its own search results pages that echo some of the moves planned by its arch-rival.

Google takes on Facebook,unveils social networking

Google takes on Facebook,unveils social networking

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Promising to bring 'real-world interactions' and 'real-life sharing' online, 'Google Plus' lets users post photos, messages, comments and other content from selected groups of friends.

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Google has worked with a range of partners to build Nexus phones, with the company controlling the software and some hardware elements, while leaving manufacturing to its partners, who have included LG, HTC and Huawei, among others.

Google celebrated her 100th birthday. Who was Dr Asima Chatterjee?

Google celebrated her 100th birthday. Who was Dr Asima Chatterjee?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

5 things you must know about this scientific trailblazer.

Why foreign brokerages remain bullish on Paytm stock

Why foreign brokerages remain bullish on Paytm stock

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Shares of One97 Communications (OCL), which provides financial services under the brand 'Paytm', and has a banking arm Paytm Payments Bank (PPBL), hit the 5 per cent upper circuit at Rs 428.10 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Monday's (February 26) intraday trade. The up move in the stock on Monday came after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) asked the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), in post stock market hours, to look into the possibility of migrating PPBL customers, using the UPI handle '@paytm', to four-to-five other banks.

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