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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Independence Day 2025: Google Doodle Celebrates India's Legacy Through Traditional Tile Art
August 15, 2025 Google Doodle is a tribute to India's unity, artistry, and the spirit of freedom. As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day today, here's a look at Google Doodles featured on August 15 over the past decade: (Image: Shutterstock) 2024: Google marked India's Independence Day with a Doodle by Vrinda Zaveri, highlighting 'Architecture' as this year's theme. The artwork features six doors and windows, symbolizing new beginnings and the limitless possibilities of an independent India. 2023: A Doodle by New Delhi-based guest artist Namrata Kumar celebrated India's rich textile traditions and their deep connection to national identity. (Image: 2022: Kerala-based artist Neethi illustrated a Doodle celebrating India's 75th Independence Day. The artwork paid tribute to the vibrant tradition of kite flying, showcasing the joy, craftsmanship, and sense of community it brings. (Image: 2021: This year's Doodle, created by Kolkata-based artist Sayan Mukherjee, was inspired by India's cultural heritage shaped over centuries. Google wrote: 'At the stroke of midnight on this day in 1947, India's decades-long movement for independence culminated as the nation became a sovereign republic.' (Image: 2017: Artist Sabeena Karnik, based in Mumbai, used a unique paper-cut technique to design a Doodle featuring India's Parliament House—capturing the spirit of the nation's democratic foundation. (Image: 2016: Google reimagined India's historic moment of independence through a Doodle that depicted Jawaharlal Nehru's famous 'Tryst with Destiny' speech, delivered in Parliament on the midnight of August 15, 1947. (Image: 2015: A Doodle illustrated by Leon Hong featured Mahatma Gandhi and commemorated the Salt March of 1930—one of the key events that sparked the Civil Disobedience Movement. (Image:
News18
02-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Google Really Wants You To Try The New AI Mode, Promotes On Homepage Doodle
Google AI mode looks to bring Search in a new avatar and is available for people in the US and India on mobile and web. Google AI mode was introduced at the I/O 2025 earlier this year and now people in US and India can try out the new Search avatar. But it seems the reach and knowledge about the new feature is limited, so Google is taking matters into its own hands and making it easily available through the main Google webpage. Google Doodles are generally used to mark an occasion or celebrate a popular personality but for this time, Google is using AI mode as its centre of attraction. New products need a lot of visibility and what better way than to use the best real estate on the web, which has to be the webpage where people go to search for answers and other materials. AI Mode On Google Homepage: Trying Much? So why does Google need to promote AI mode on its homepage? Well, it is a new feature and the company is investing billions into its AI ecosystem, where Search is going to be a big part of the future. In fact, AI overviews have changed the dynamics of the media publishing industry where people have been forced to tweak their content strategy to appease the AI lords. Google has been quoted in a recent CNBC report, where the company says putting the AI mode on its homepage was just a fun promo, which may sound true but there is a lot more to this move than just being fun. The New Search AI mode is now available for people in India, and why not, Google's biggest market outside of the US, where people use its products in large numbers. You get the cheapest mobile data in the world, and what better way to ramp up its user base than to launch it in India. You will find the new AI Mode for Search listed in the Google Labs section which you can open by clicking on the Beaker icon on the top-left of the Google mobile app, and top-right if you have Google Search open on the desktop. You are greeted with the 'Meet AI Mode' message at the top of the screen and below that you have the dialog box where you can ask anything.
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Google doodle brings the half moon to life with interactive card game: Here's how to play
Google is celebrating the final half-moon of April with a new interactive Doodle titled "Rise of the Half Moon April." Known for its creative approach to marking significant events, Google has introduced a fun and interactive card game to recognise this lunar phase. The game challenges players to match moon phase cards on a 3x3 grid. By pairing the correct cards, players can create full moons and progress through three difficulty levels. As they advance, players not only have fun but also learn about the different phases of the moon. Upon completing all levels, players are rewarded with wildcards, which add a unique twist to the game. Also read: Sony PS5 brings back retro themes and introduces new 'Audio Focus' feature This Doodle coincides with the "Pink Moon," a name given to the event due to the blooming of pink wildflowers in April. In addition to being an entertaining game, it serves as an educational tool, which presents the lunar cycle in an enjoyable and accessible way. How to Play the Game To play the game, users can visit the Google homepage and click on the interactive Doodle. Google has also announced that this half-moon card game will be available during every half-moon, with new editions set to launch each month. Also read: BGMI introduces official redeem codes: Know how to claim free in-game exclusive rewards The game description also includes an interesting lunar fact: 'Did you know that the half moon is scientifically known as the quarter moon? While people often call it a half moon, only a quarter of the moon is actually illuminated at this phase.' Google Doodles and Lunar-Themed Games This Doodle marks the fourth lunar-themed game released by Google this year. Earlier editions, titled "Rise of the Half Moon January," "Rise of the Half Moon February," and "Rise of the Half Moon March," were also launched to highlight each month's half-moon. Also read: VALORANT Mobile pre-registration date is here: Know when and how to register Google Doodles, which replace the company's logo with creative artwork, are a long-standing tradition that began in 1998. The Doodles are used to celebrate a variety of occasions, such as important anniversaries, festivals, and natural phenomena, that give users joy and a twist of entertainment while educating them about the important occasions and things. First Published Date: 25 Apr, 12:55 IST
Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Google celebrates April's final half-moon with an interactive doodle game
Google Doodles, the search giant's temporary creative designs, celebrate special occasions. On April 24, the popular search engine featured a doodle dedicated to April 's last half-moon. The doodle named 'Rise of the Half Moon April' is a thoughtfully created interactive game. Interestingly, it is not only interactive but also educational, as it prompts the users to play against the moon to test their knowledge of the lunar cycle. The users have to compete with the moon by matching lunar phases. They will also earn points for each right pairing. Last month it came up with March's full moon doodle, titled 'Rise of the Half Moon in March'. The Purple Moon The April's Half-moon Google Doodle is a purple-shaded moon with a card game that will let you know more about the lunar cycle. This game has three levels and completing the final level equals victory and rewards. When you click on the doodle, you'll see an overview of the game before it commences. Half Moon As the moon changes its shape in the sky every night, it leads to different moon phases. A half-moon happens when you can see only half of the moon's face lit up by the sun's light. Google Doodle When you open the homepage of Google, instead of a plain logo, you see a creative, colourful and animated doodle which is used to celebrate special occasions, birth anniversaries or death anniversaries of important people, festivals and even nature. This special feature of Google is not only creative but also informative. Basically, Google replaces its logo with a doodle for a day to celebrate the occasion or to pay tribute to that person of importance. The first Doodle was published in 1988, and it was named 'Burning Man Festival'. This is the fourth Google Doodle dedicated to the Moon this year. In January it showcased 'Rise of the Half Moon January', followed by 'Rise of the Half Moon February' and 'Rise of the Half Moon March'.
