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Uber lets go of senior VP over sexual harassment plaint at Google

Uber lets go of senior VP over sexual harassment plaint at Google

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Amit Singhal had joined Uber in January as senior vice president of engineering after working for 15 years at Google, where he oversaw the internet giant's search efforts.

'Google not violating trademark rights'

'Google not violating trademark rights'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

A top European court has ruled that Google has not infringed rights of entities, including French luxury brand Louis Vuitton, by allowing online advertisers to buy keywords similar to their competitors' trademarks.

Google doodles for Sarojini Naidu's 135th birthday

Google doodles for Sarojini Naidu's 135th birthday

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The Nightingale of India's 135th birthday is celebrated with a doodle on Google's home page.

Copyright infringement: Chinese writer sues Google

Copyright infringement: Chinese writer sues Google

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Shanghai-based writer Wang Shen, who uses the pseudonym Mian Mian, alleged her copyright on the book, Acid Lover (Yansuan Qingren), was infringed and required a public apology from Google, as well as 61,000 yuan ($8,900) in compensation.

Google launches free public Wi-Fi service at five railway stations

Google launches free public Wi-Fi service at five railway stations

Rediff.com9 May 2016

With these launches, the service is now live and available to users at 15 stations across the country.

Google's doodles set to get more interactive

Google's doodles set to get more interactive

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Google's doodle has been famous for recreating the search giant's logo to mark an important event or artiste.

Google opens research centre in Paris

Google opens research centre in Paris

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

The centre will work on open data, improving Google video search technologies and the Chrome operating system.

'It's incredibly important Big Tech is at the table'

'It's incredibly important Big Tech is at the table'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'...helping the government, citizens, and companies get the balance right.' 'As great as technology is, these are societal questions, not just technical ones.'

Google-maps search for 'anti-national', 'patriotism' leads to JNU

Google-maps search for 'anti-national', 'patriotism' leads to JNU

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The students of the university have taken strong objection to the "technical certification".

Modi@Google: A tour of the 4 crucial projects in progress

Modi@Google: A tour of the 4 crucial projects in progress

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

"We are proud of what is happening in India and share Prime Minister's vision of digital India," Pichai said.

What Were Twinkle And Pichai Chatting About?

What Were Twinkle And Pichai Chatting About?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Google CEO Sundar Pichai anchored the 'Women Will' session at the Google for India Summit 2022 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Monday, December 19, 2022. But we guess Mrs Funnybones stole the show.

How Facebook, Google tools are helping ease Nepal jitters

How Facebook, Google tools are helping ease Nepal jitters

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

With many searching their loved ones after the Nepal earthquake, Google has launched its 'person finder' tool and Facebook has activated its 'safety check' feature to help locate and report missing persons.

Google may reveal China plan today

Google may reveal China plan today

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Internet major Google could reveal today the closure of its Chinese search engine, says a media report.

Children's Day: Pune girl Vaidehi Reddy doodles for Google

Children's Day: Pune girl Vaidehi Reddy doodles for Google

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The doodle you're seeing on Google's home page today is created by Vaidehi Reddy, a class 9 student of Army Public School, Pune.

'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.

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.

Reliance-backed Dunzo in trouble

Reliance-backed Dunzo in trouble

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Logistics and delivery firm Dunzo plans to settle dues of former employees in next three months while it is regularising salary for its current employees, sources said. The firm backed by Reliance Retail and Google said that while its co-founder Davlir Suri has decided to leave the company, another co-founder Mukund Jha will continue be part of the strategic leadership team. "In June salary of 85 per cent employees were paid.

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.

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.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

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.

RuPay cards could help SBI Cards gain share on UPI spends

RuPay cards could help SBI Cards gain share on UPI spends

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Recent RBI data indicates net addition of credit cards is running strong at 18 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), but growth in credit card limits is ahead of loans outstanding. Growth in lower limit cards is decelerating fastest. The West and South have more usage and online transactions are more popular than offline, with metros leading growth.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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 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.

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 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.

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Going by the RBI directive and the overall narrative, Paytm may have lost the rigour of stress tests, audits and compliance.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.