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Google Doodle: From Then To Now!

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Just like how the apple fell on Newton’s head and gave him the idea of gravity, so did necessity give rise to the Google Doodle. As a result of the incorporation and all that would come with Google being Google, Larry Page and Sergey Brin decided the time had come to take a much needed break. With the Burning Man festival right around the corner, there was no other place the two could unwind at in a better way! However, they had to let their steadily growing user base know they were not at their office. They had the same idea as you: to use a quirky combination of the Burning Man logo and the Google logo! When they placed a stick figure behind the second ‘o’ in Google to signify they were not available, little did the founders know they were walking on the roads of creative history!

The logo culture mark was born

Users really enjoyed the new interactive change made to the Google logo. Calling it Google Doodle, users loved the idea of forming a connection with the great creators. This gave rise to the turkey in the doodle on Thanksgiving Day. With two turkeys on the o’s in Google, the first ever Thanksgiving Day doodle came to be in October, 1999!

The day was Bastille Day (in France) and Page and Brin wanted to make their presence felt through a doodle dedication. Enter Dennis Hwang, a designer who quite literally changed the face of doodles as people knew them then.

The Google Doodle team

On the 14th of March, 2001, Google’s first doodler, Dennis Hwang, gave the logo an impressionist look for Claude Monet’s birthday and this set the path for celebrating birthdays and important days in history! The initial doodles were simplistic in their design and style of drawing. The first change in design happened when they honoured the DNA and users discovered an incorrect double helix!

When this happened, Dennis realised there needed to be a massive change in the kind of doodles they were working on. January 2010 marked the first time Google experimented with animations by celebrating Isaac Newton. This created a brand new path for doodles and created change like never before! Over the years, Google has created over 2,000 unique illustrations.

The most popular Google Doodles

While the Burning Man doodle was the most creative doodle to come into being, there have been a lot more popular ones. Check them out here!

  • Freddie Mercury’s 65th birthday

Google celebrated Freddie’s 65th birthday in the most creative way possible. If you hit the play icon, the doodle generated a truly special tribute to this great man!

  • 50th anniversary of the first man in space

If you hover with your mouse over the rocket, Google gave you the simulated experience of launching a rocket into space! A true dedication to Google, right? We think so!

  • Discovery of X Rays 

If you hovered your cursor over the rocket, Google gave you the simulated experience of launching a rocket into space! A true dedication, right? We think so!

  • 30th Anniversary of Pac Man 

Probably one of the most popular Google Doodles to date, Google celebrated the 30th anniversary of Pac Man by letting you play the game for as long as you want. What made this so popular was it let people play with others, thereby creating a two player situation!

Google Doodles are a brilliant way to let people know that the company is not an evil corporation, but a company with a social connection. What are your favourite Doodles? Comment and let us know!

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Apple to Shift Entire US iPhone Assembly to India by 2026

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Apple is set to relocate all assembly of iPhones destined for the US market from China to India by the end of 2026, marking its biggest manufacturing shift in decades. The move is driven by escalating US-China trade tensions and steep tariffs—up to 145% on Chinese imports—making Chinese assembly increasingly costly for Apple. Although some smartphone imports are temporarily exempt, a 20% duty still applies to Chinese-made iPhones entering the US.

 

India, in contrast, offers a more favorable trade environment, with a paused 26% reciprocal tariff and ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade deal with the US that could shield Indian exports from future levies. Apple plans to more than double its current iPhone output in India, aiming to assemble over 60 million units annually for the US market. The company already produces about 25% of its global iPhones in India, working with partners like Foxconn, Tata Electronics, and Pegatron.

 

This shift is part of Apple’s broader strategy to diversify its supply chain and reduce reliance on China amid geopolitical risks. However, the transition’s success will depend on how quickly India can scale up its manufacturing capabilities and the outcome of ongoing trade negotiations.


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PhonePe’s PINCODE app has launched a 24×7 online medicine delivery service in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Pune, promising delivery of both prescription and over-the-counter medicines within 10 minutes from nearby local medical shops. Unlike conventional e-pharmacies that use dark stores, PINCODE partners exclusively with neighborhood pharmacies, enabling faster deliveries and supporting local businesses in the digital economy.

Customers without prescriptions can select a “no prescription” option when ordering; a qualified doctor then provides a free teleconsultation and issues a digital prescription compliant with telemedicine guidelines, ensuring seamless access to medicines. The app offers competitive pricing by passing discounts from local pharmacies directly to customers and charges no delivery fees.

PINCODE’s hyperlocal model enhances healthcare accessibility and convenience while empowering local pharmacies, helping them remain integral to their communities and stimulating local economic growth. Launched in 2023, the app focuses on quick commerce with an emphasis on speed, reliability, and supporting local sellers.

In summary, PhonePe’s PINCODE app is transforming medicine delivery in major Indian cities by combining ultra-fast 10-minute delivery, free doctor consultations, and a hyperlocal sourcing model that benefits both consumers and neighborhood pharmacies.

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Piyush Anchliya Joins Cashfree as CFO Amid Fintech Boom

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Cashfree Payments has appointed Piyush Anchliya as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 15, 2025. Anchliya brings over 15 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, with senior roles at Barclays, Bandhan Group, and most recently as CFO of Bandhan AMC. He holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.Tech. from IIT Kharagpur.

In his new role, Anchliya will lead Cashfree’s financial strategy, optimize operations, and support the company’s next growth phase. He will report to CEO and Co-founder Akash Sinha, who highlighted Anchliya’s expertise as vital for sustainable scaling and strengthening the company’s financial foundation. Anchliya succeeds outgoing CFO Vikas Guru, who will assist during the transition.

Founded in 2015, Cashfree Payments processes over $80 billion annually for more than 800,000 businesses. The company recently raised $53 million in funding led by KRAFTON and Apis Growth Fund II and secured key RBI licenses, positioning it for accelerated growth in India’s fintech sector. Anchliya’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Cashfree aims to expand its leadership in digital payments.

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