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'Bear market' reviving in Google searches

'Bear market' reviving in Google searches

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Average monthly searches for 'bull market' have gone down significantly from May-June peak.

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.

The high price India Inc pays for Google ads

The high price India Inc pays for Google ads

Rediff.com3 May 2017

In 5 years, prices for keywords on Google's AdWords platform have gone up three to five times. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

April Fools' Day prank? Pac-Man on Google Maps :-)

April Fools' Day prank? Pac-Man on Google Maps :-)

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

This April Fool's Day you can play your retro Pac-Man game on Google Maps, says Ashish Narsale.

Google launches online encyclopaedia

Google launches online encyclopaedia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Users will be allowed to write articles on their own areas of expertise on the new free service called 'Knol,' which stands for unit of knowledge.

Google appeals against CCI's 'search bias' ruling in anti-trust case

Google appeals against CCI's 'search bias' ruling in anti-trust case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Google abusing dominance in online web search, watchdog said; Matrimony.com complaining the search giant had got off too lightly

Google woos Indian publishers

Google woos Indian publishers

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Airtel partners Google for Internet services

Airtel partners Google for Internet services

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

To launch a service that will enable users to use Google services for free on their phones.

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The bench allowed the rejoinder affidavit to be filed by petitioners in two weeks thereafter and posted the matter for final hearing in January, 2025.

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.

Competition Commission slaps Rs 1.35 bn fine on Google

Competition Commission slaps Rs 1.35 bn fine on Google

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The order was passed with dissent by two members, and four members feeling that there had been abuse of the search engine's dominant position.

Spoiling Google's party!

Spoiling Google's party!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

With the release of HTC One A9, the company has brought forward a phone which has the capability to spoil Google Nexus 5X's party at the least. In fact, HTC CEO went ahead and even declared that HTC One A9 is a 'a good alternative to the iPhone'.

'Google 'polluted Internet' with classified material'

'Google 'polluted Internet' with classified material'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

After registering a Preliminary Enquiry against Google for alleged mapping of classified areas, CBI has sought help of Survey of India which has alleged that the Internet giant continued to "pollute" the web with classified material despite being warned against it.

China unrepentant at Google's googly

China unrepentant at Google's googly

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Google, whose unofficial motto is 'Don't be evil', is at the receiving end today.

Coldplay announce 3rd concert in Mumbai, all sold out

Coldplay announce 3rd concert in Mumbai, all sold out

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

British rock band Coldplay on Sunday added a third show to the Mumbai leg of its "Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025" citing "phenomenal demand", hours after fans expressed disappointment over long virtual queues on the online ticket platform BookMyShow.

Microsoft collaborates with Google in marketing campaign

Microsoft collaborates with Google in marketing campaign

Rediff.com15 May 2013

hile depicting Google as prying the texts of emails to decipher user discussions to put up ads accordingly, Microsoft's ads urge people to switch to the less intrusive Outlook.com.

Why Larry and Sergey named Sundar Google CEO

Why Larry and Sergey named Sundar Google CEO

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

'Sergey and I have been super excited about his progress and dedication to the company. And it is clear to us and our board that it is time for Sundar to be CEO of Google,' Lary Page said.

Inside Google's upcoming London headquarters

Inside Google's upcoming London headquarters

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The search engine giant is now constructing a new headquarters in London that will have a swimming pool, a running track, and all other amenities that adorn its offices worldwide.

Google Plus steadily gaining ground

Google Plus steadily gaining ground

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Google's latest offering 'Google Plus' is steadily gaining ground in the social networking space, so far dominated by Facebook, with the internet giant's social network attracting about 20 million visitors in the initial three weeks and nearly half of these visitors hailing from US and India.

10 points about Google Pixel that should worry Apple

10 points about Google Pixel that should worry Apple

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Whether it is Cupertino or Redmond or California, Artificial Intelligence is the new mantra for tech companies, and Google too is betting big on AI for its newest phones Pixel and Pixel XL.

Google faces lawsuit over 'Wallet'

Google faces lawsuit over 'Wallet'

Rediff.com27 May 2011

E-commerce firm eBay and its online payment unit PayPal has dragged search engine Google to court over the latter's mobile payment system alleging the internet giant used trade secrets to build a rival service.

Now, Google+ issues verification badges

Now, Google+ issues verification badges

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Being anonymous or using a pseudonym is no longer an option on Google+.

'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.

Meet The 15-Year-Old AI Whiz Kid

Meet The 15-Year-Old AI Whiz Kid

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'It was the early days of my 5th standard school vacation, and my mother asked me, 'Robotics classes or swimming classes for the weekends?' I chose robotics classes because technology fascinated me.'

Soon, visit Bengaluru on Google

Soon, visit Bengaluru on Google

Rediff.com27 May 2011

The search engine company said on Thursday it would capture the city's street view and make it available on Google Maps.

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.

With Halli Labs, Google makes its first Indian acquisition

With Halli Labs, Google makes its first Indian acquisition

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Joins Facebook, Apple and Twitter in buying Indian start-ups

January 19, last day to buy Google Glass

January 19, last day to buy Google Glass

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Google has announced that it will no longer sell its experimental first version of Glass which went on sale in the UK last year priced at 1,000 pounds

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.

Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial

Google beats Oracle in $9 billion Android trial

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The trial was closely watched by software developers, who feared an Oracle victory could spur more software copyright lawsuits.

Google buys Wavii for $30 million

Google buys Wavii for $30 million

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Google's successful bid came after Apple Inc had expressed interest in buying Wavii to incorporate the startup's natural language technology into Siri, Apple's voice-activated personal assistant feature, said the person, who declined to be named because the deal has not been publicly announced.

Art 370 gone, Google tax may come to J&K

Art 370 gone, Google tax may come to J&K

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Digital commerce operators advertising on global social media, which earlier did not pay Google tax on their operations in Jammu & Kashmir, may now have to cough it up at 6 per cent.

Is the upgraded Google Daydream View VR better?

Is the upgraded Google Daydream View VR better?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Only a handful of VR headset makers deliver consistently.

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged CEOs of US majors to take advantage of India's growth story as the country is making all efforts to become the third largest economy of the world in his third term. India is currently the fifth largest economy of the world after the US, China, Germany and Japan with a GDP of around $3.9 trillion. India has been the fastest growing large economies of the world with GDP growth rate of over 7 per cent for the last three consecutive years.

Google keen to buy Twitter?

Google keen to buy Twitter?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Internet giant Google is keen to buy the popular micro-blogging service Twitter.

Google postpones public issue

Google postpones public issue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'It is the responsibility of industry to take the very bright talent whose knowledge of software engineering basics is very high, and then give them additional skills.'

Amazing perks Google offers to employees

Amazing perks Google offers to employees

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at some amazing perks Google offers to employees.

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

This is one of the rare cases where Google has been penalised for unfair business ways, even as it has been under probe in several countries.

HC orders Cong leaders to remove posts against Rajat Sharma

HC orders Cong leaders to remove posts against Rajat Sharma

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Delhi high court has ordered removal of social media posts by Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Ragini Nayak alleging that veteran journalist Rajat Sharma used 'abusive language' during his show on the Lok Sabha election result day.