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New Ways to Beat Traffic with Google Maps in 12 Indian Cities and Across National Highways

Starting today, drivers and commuters in India can see traffic information for 12 new cities in India — Kolkata, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Indore, Ludhiana, Visakhapatnam, Nagpur, Kochi, Madurai, Bhopal — right on Google Maps. This traffic feature, available on bot... (more)
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Google gives $500,000 in Grants to Promote Child Safety Campaigns

Google today announced support to three non-profits in India, with $500,000 in grants to promote child safety campaigns. With the grant, Google aims to support nonprofits with smart applications of technology, and help scale initiatives aimed towards child safety programs and campaigns in India.(more)
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Google Launches New Range of Affordable Chrome Devices in India

Google India today announced the launch of range of new, affordable Chromebooks for India, as well as the launch of Chromebooks for Education and Chrome OS for Businesses.
 
The new range of Chromebooks for consumers includes:
● The XOLO Chromebook, will be availabl... (more)
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Indian Railways Schedules Now Available on Google Maps Transit

Google today announced the addition of Indian Railways schedules as well as updated public transport information for eight Indian cities to Google Transit. Google Transit, a feature in Google Maps which helps you plan your public transport trips quickly and easily, is available on Google Maps on yo... (more)
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Google: Rajasthan Royals Star Deepak Hooda Most Searched Among ‘Young’ Indian Players in IPL 2015

Moving beyond the halfway mark as excitement around the Indian Premier League continues to escalate, there is significant buzz around young Indian talent winning the hearts and minds of fans and selectors both and undoubtedly hoping that  their on-ground performance brings them into the recko... (more)
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Indian Premier League Overshadows World Cup 2015 on Google Search

Chennai Super Kings once again tops the popularity chart online
CSK vs Delhi Devils match remains the most searched encounter in the current season                                        ... (more)
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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Emerges as the Third Most Searched Iconic Leader in Indian History

As political parties and people across the nation celebrate the 124th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, one of India’s most important and charismatic leaders, Google search trends reflects his timeless relevance and popularity and shows him to be the 3rd most searched historic ... (more)
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Google Search Highlights Changes in Sports Fans’ Behaviour - ‘Live Searches’ During Matches Highlighted the Focus on ‘Constant Connectivity’

The world has changed to a large extent since the last Cricket World Cup in 2011. Millions of fans have used the power of internet during the Cricket World Cup 2015 (CWC’15) to pursue their love of the game. Google in its latest post World Cup trend analysis highlights the dramatic shift in ... (more)
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Google Unveils New Panoramic Imagery of 31 Heritage Sites on Google Maps and Google Cultural Institute

Starting today, people around the world will be able to virtually explore over 31 more Indian heritage sites on Google Maps and Google Cultural Institute.
 
With the support of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), as well as Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corpora... (more)
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Google Collaborates with MyGov to Evaluate Ideas & Suggestions through a Nation-Wide Contest Held for Building the PMO Mobile App

MyGov, the citizen engagement platform of the Government of India announced the launch of a nation wide contest to build a mobile app for the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). This contest will be held across the country, at different institutions & colleges and will invite participation fro... (more)
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