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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.

F1 Bombshell: Hamilton to race for Ferrari from 2025

F1 Bombshell: Hamilton to race for Ferrari from 2025

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Seven-times World champion Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's most successful driver of all time, will race for Ferrari from 2025.

How to use LinkedIn to promote your start-up

How to use LinkedIn to promote your start-up

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Viveka von Rosen, author of LinkedIn Marketing: An Hour a Day and known internationally as the 'LinkedIn Expert', suggests five ways entrepreneurs can use LinkedIn to build their start-ups

Confessions of a confused Indian engineer

Confessions of a confused Indian engineer

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

A guy who loved English literature but settled for electrical engineering and later, an MBA, pours his heart out...

Claude Debussy: Google doodles for the French composer

Claude Debussy: Google doodles for the French composer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Today's animated doodle on the search engine's homepage pays tribute to Achille-Claude Debussy.

'Reveal names of those posting objectionable content'

'Reveal names of those posting objectionable content'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

'My personal belief is that companies should reveal the details of the person who is posting content online which may hurt another person, so that one can go ahead with criminal proceedings against the former,' says Vinay Rai, who has gone to court against Web sites that he feels post objectionable content.

Google sets up base in Banglaore

Google sets up base in Banglaore

Rediff.com7 May 2004

Google doodles for Mary Leakey's 100th anniversary

Google doodles for Mary Leakey's 100th anniversary

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

The doodle is a tribute to British archaeologist Mary Leakey.

Rosalind Franklin, the woman who never won the Nobel

Rosalind Franklin, the woman who never won the Nobel

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The search engine pays tribute to Rosalind Franklin best known as 'the woman who was not awarded the Nobel prize for the co-discovery of the structure of DNA'

10 best-performing tech CEOs in the world

10 best-performing tech CEOs in the world

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Here are the leaders that have created the best value for shareholders while maintaining high standards of corporate social responsibility.

Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha steps down

Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha steps down

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Jha, who revived Motorola's Mobile Devices business and led the company through this acquisition, has stepped down as CEO, although he will continue to work with Google to help ensure a smooth transition.

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 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.

Soon, Google to give search results from minute old events!

Soon, Google to give search results from minute old events!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

An Indian born software engineer at Google Inc. has announced that the company will now provide search results from the most recent events and hot topics.

Tribunal upholds CCI's Rs 1337 cr fine on Google, gives it 30 days to pay

Tribunal upholds CCI's Rs 1337 cr fine on Google, gives it 30 days to pay

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The NCLAT on Wednesday upheld the orders of the fair trade regulator CCI imposing a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on tech major Google in the Android mobile devices case, with some modifications.

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.

Google now supports 5 more Indian languages

Google now supports 5 more Indian languages

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

In India and Bangladesh alone, more than 500 million people speak these five languages.

We are infusing GenAI into all our core offerings, says Cognizant CEO

We are infusing GenAI into all our core offerings, says Cognizant CEO

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Cognizant Technology Solutions is infusing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into all its core offerings, chief executive Ravi Kumar S wrote in an internal note to its employees. Cognizant has 351,500 employees, a majority of whom are in India. Kumar cited the example of a GenAI-enabled conversational virtual assistant (VA) that Cognizant has introduced to help clients reimagine experiences beyond chatbots.

From Wikipedia to Darkipedia: Protest against anti-piracy law

From Wikipedia to Darkipedia: Protest against anti-piracy law

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, and other popular websites went dark on Wednesday as search engine Google blotted its logo as part of protests to stop Internet piracy legislation being considered by the United States Congress.

Jagjit Singh: Google doodles for the ghazal maestro

Jagjit Singh: Google doodles for the ghazal maestro

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

The search engine giant pays tribute to the late singer with a doodle on his 72nd birthday.

Google to make smart bulbs, dishwashers!

Google to make smart bulbs, dishwashers!

Rediff.com11 May 2011

According to Google, the new range of 'almost anything electrical' household devices would be launched by the end of this year, and wireless technology will help these devices to communicate with tablets, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Will Kosmix be Google's nemesis?

Will Kosmix be Google's nemesis?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

The US media world is suddenly agog with reports of Kosmix, a start up that could change the way people search the web, which also could be a potential threat to search engines like Google or Yahoo.

Now, China accuses Google of tax fraud

Now, China accuses Google of tax fraud

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

American search engine Google, which recently accused the Chinese government of blocking its services, has been charged with tax evasion along with three of its affiliate companies.

Vocal cords affected by very rare condition: Google CEO

Vocal cords affected by very rare condition: Google CEO

Rediff.com15 May 2013

His voice is now softer than before, making it difficult to deliver long monologues.

Children's Day: Chandigarh boy doodles for Google

Children's Day: Chandigarh boy doodles for Google

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Class 9 student Arun Kumar Yadav's award winning doodle is displayed on the Google home page today.

China clamps down on Internet during key Party Congress

China clamps down on Internet during key Party Congress

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Web users in China are having a harrowing time specially to use search engine Google and login into its mail service 'Gmail' as Internet speed has been drastically reduced coinciding with a key week-long meet of the ruling Communist Party.

Google set to KILL Apple with new Nexus 4, Nexus 10?

Google set to KILL Apple with new Nexus 4, Nexus 10?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Mountain View baed search engine giant launches Google Nexus 4 smartphone, Nexus 10 tablets with price tags that could start a new price war among the likes of Apple, Samsung and Amazon.

Facebook banned in Pakistan

Facebook banned in Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The Lahore High Court has directed Pakistani authorities to block access to all websites, including Facebook, that are involved in "spreading religious hatred" and to submit a compliance report by October 6.

IT Act may police 3G services

IT Act may police 3G services

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The exercise is ostensibly for security reasons and to prevent misuse of the freedom of speech in cyberspace.

Earth Day 2013: Google doodles for the planet

Earth Day 2013: Google doodles for the planet

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The search engine giant celebrates Earth Day 2013 with a doodle.

Man suspected of sheltering, aiding Poonch attackers detained

Man suspected of sheltering, aiding Poonch attackers detained

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch and took stock of the ongoing operation, the officials said, adding he asked the troops to be relentless in their pursuit.

Google posts $ 1.35 billion profit

Google posts $ 1.35 billion profit

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

"We had a good third quarter with strong traffic and revenue growth across all of our major geographies. Thanks to the underlying strength of our core search and ads business. The measurability and Return On Investment of search-based advertising remain key assets for Google," Google CEO Eric Schmidt said. For the nine months ended September, the company has posted a net income of $ 3.90 billion, a 30.43 per cent growth from $ 2.99 billion in the same period a year ago.

Billionaire marriages: Why get hitched?

Billionaire marriages: Why get hitched?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

With Google CEO Larry Page's wedding planned for Dec. 8, BusinessWeek takes a look at what billionaires risk when they tie the knot.

Google to replace passwords with secure ID ring

Google to replace passwords with secure ID ring

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Web giant Google is researching to build a more secure hardware device which in future can be used to login to a computer or an online account, thus eliminating the need for a password.

The Goat Life Review: Prithviraj Is Terrific In Blessy's Survival Epic

The Goat Life Review: Prithviraj Is Terrific In Blessy's Survival Epic

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Aadujeevitham marks a new direction for Malayalam cinema, where ambition meets resources and the right people, all in favour of stories that deserve to be told on the biggest stage of them all, notes Arjun Menon.

Himachal tragedy: Case against project authorities, search on

Himachal tragedy: Case against project authorities, search on

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

A case of negligence has been registered against authorities of the Larji Hydropower project in Manali even as rescuers on Wednesday negotiated through huge boulders and high level of silt to trace 19 engineering students and a tour guide who were washed away in the turbulent waters of the Beas River.

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Parents, students and coaching institutes will find alternatives to cater to the demand.'

Google stocks cross $800 mark for first time

Google stocks cross $800 mark for first time

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The latest rally gives Google a market capitalisation north of $264 billion and comes as the major market indexes edge closer to all-time highs.

Websites privy to hosted contents, can't shun liability'

Websites privy to hosted contents, can't shun liability'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

All 21 websites, including Google and Facebook, summoned earlier by a magisterial court, are liable to face prosecution for being privy to the hosting of inflammatory contents on their webpages, the Delhi high court was told on Thursday.

Filter content or face blackout, Delhi HC warns Facebook, Google

Filter content or face blackout, Delhi HC warns Facebook, Google

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The Delhi High Court on Thursday warned social networking site Facebook India and search engine Google India that websites can be "blocked" like in China if they fail to devise a mechanism to check and remove objectionable material from their web pages.