Google Doodle

Google pays tribute to Kitty O'Neil, once the fastest woman in the world

In 1976, Kitty O'Neil was crowned the 'fastest woman alive' for shattering all records for driving a rocket-powered car. Today's Google Doodle pays her a tribute

Google Doodle celebrates Nowruz 2023 today, marking the Persian new year

Google Doodle celebrating Nowruz 2023 marking the beginning of the Persian and Iranian new year as per the Georgian calendar

Google marks 74th Republic Day with doodle based on hand-cut paper art

Search giant Google has commemorated India's 74th Republic Day with an artwork that uses intricately hand-cut paper and features iconic landmarks such as Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, North Block and South Block, a contingent and motorcycle-borne 'Daredevils'. The doodle depicts the letters 'g', 'o', 'g', 'l' and 'e' in lowercase black fonts while a circle over the dome of the President's House symbolically represents the other 'o' in 'Google'. A peacock and floral patterns add a layer of charm to the art in monochrome. "Today's doodle celebrating India Republic Day was illustrated by Ahmedabad, Gujarat-based guest-artist Parth Kothekar," the software giant said in a note shared on the doodle on its website. It also features a video of the doodle in the making. "My inspiration was to create a portrait of India," says the artist. "Today's doodle artwork is crafted from intricately hand-cut paper. Many elements of the Republic Day parade are represented in the artwork, including

Google Doodle celebrates Maria Telkes 'The Sun Queen' of solar energy

Maria Telkes, one of the first pioneers of solar energy who believed the power of the sun could change human lives, is the subject of Monday's Google Doodle

Google Doodle celebrates inventor of video game cartridge Gerald Lawson

In 2011, the International Game Developers Association recognised Lawson as an industry trailblazer for his contributions to gaming

Google unveils 20 finalists for annual 'Doodle For Google' competition

In the contest, approximately 1,00,000 students from 1,450 schools in more than 100 cities across the nation submitted entries

Google Doodle: Music maestro Dr Bhupen Hazarika 96th birth anniversary

Google Doodle celebrates the music maestro Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's 96th birthday. Read this detailed report on who he was. What is he famous for and what makes him relevant

Google Doodle celebrates singer Bhupen Hazarika's 96th birth anniversary

On the occasion of the 96th birth anniversary of singer, composer and filmmaker Bhupen Hazarika, search engine Google paid a heartfelt tribute to him via a creative doodle

Google Doodle: Who is Anna Mani and what is she famous for?

Google marks Anna Mani's birthday by sharing a Google Doodle. Who was Anna Mani? What are her contributions to the country? Why is she famous? Read this article to know more

Sundar Pichai wishes India on Independence Day with Google Doodle

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai extended wishes to Indians on the occasion of the country's 75th Independence Day with a Google Doodle

Who is Oskar Sala, the composer honoured by Google in its doodle today?

Oskar Sala's notable work includes the bird sounds in Alfred Hitchock's 'The Birds' and in Rosemary (1959)

Google honours Romanian physicist Ștefania Mărăcineanu on her140th birthday

One of the pioneering women in the discovery and research of radioactivity, Mărăcineanu formed Romania's first laboratory for study of Radioactivity after returning from the Astronomical Observatory

Google doodle celebrates 80th birth anniversary of Stephen Hawking

A two and a half minute-long animated video includes narration in the physicist's own computer-generated voice outlining his work and painting a message of hope for the future

Sivaji Ganesan's birthday: Google's tribute to late Tamil actor with Doodle

Sivaji Ganesan's 93rd birthday: He is considered one of the best Indian actors of all time. Ganesan was described by the Los Angeles Times as the "Marlon Brando of south India's film industry."

Google celebrates 23rd birthday with a special cake-themed doodle

Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in September 1998, as part of a PhD project

75th I-Day: Google doodle captures India's diversity, its dance forms

India's cultural diversity and multi-faceted dance forms, ranging from Bharatanatyam to Purulia Chhau, have come alive in a vibrant doodle by the internet search giant Google to mark the 75th I-Day

New Year's eve: Google marks end of chaotic 2020 with a cuckoo and confetti

New Year's eve 2021: Google's message for its users is: "Happy New Year's Eve! It's been a cuckoo year, but 2020's clock is ticking.

Google honours Sir W Arthur Lewis: All you need to know about the economist

Lewis served as an economic advisor to numerous African and Caribbean governments, namely - Nigeria, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Barbados

Google Doodle features Zohra Segal, Bollywood's iconic actress and dancer

Over the years, India has recognised Zohra Segal's prolific contributions with some of the nation's highest awards: the Padma Shri (1998), the Kalidas Samman (2001), and the Padma Vibhushan (2010)

Google Doodle honours Arati Saha: Know about India's swimming prodigy

On September 29, 1959, Arati Saha became the first Asian woman to cross the English Channel, swimming 42 miles from Cape Gris Nez, France to Sandgate, England