Google shutting down Orkut social network, to focus on more popular servicesGoogle said it is shutting down Orkut, its "first foray into social networking," to focus on YouTube, Blogger etc. that have proven more po...
Death knell for Orkut: Number of daily visitors to site drops nearly 86% in one yearOnce the darling of India's social media crowd, Orkut has seen the numbers of its daily visitors dwindle nearly 86% over the last year.
Govt wanted 358 items removed from Google's services including YouTube, Orkut in Jan-Jun periodAccording to the report, Orkut topped the list of products for which content/item removal requests were received with 264 requests.
- Orkut beefs up features even as Facebook becomes No 1 in India
Google today introduced new features to its social networking site Orkut, providing users more control over data sharing.
Google Buzz may give Twitter, Facebook tough timeThe integration of Buzz with global positioning systems seamlessly can give tough competition to Twitter and Facebook, and will possibly re...
Buzz gets louder on social spaceIt's barely a day since Google launched it's new social networking application, but the Indian cyberspace is buzzing with activity.
- Networking circuit helps Indians connect, do community work
Over 25 million Indian users are visiting social networking sites such as Orkut, Facebook and Twitter, not only to ensure they keep in touc...
- Google unveils new look for Orkut
Social networking site Orkut has revamped its look and added a host of new features as it tries to regain ground from one of its toughest c...
- Fashion, patriotism and chocolates high on Orkut India
Fashion, patriotism and chocolates rank high on the minds of the Indian Orkut users as these are among the most talked about subjects on th...
- Orkut expands range, unveils open social applications
Google has broadened Orkut's portfolio by launching Open Social Applications that allows users to add games and music to their profile page...
- Scrapkut worm fast targeting Orkut users
Your love for scrapping and watching videos on Orkut, may end up sending malicious mails from your login to anyone. Using blogs as communic...
- Google repairs 'Orkut' worm
The search giant Google has reportedly repaired a prolific spam worm launched on its social networking site Orkut.
- Can open workshops of social networks sustain biz?
Social network sites like Facebook are good for reaching out to friends but they are even better for those writing software programs.
- Web 2.0 startups must go beyond PC to take off
Although India's internet user base is growing at a rate similar to that of the US, venture capitalists are of the view that internet-based...
- Govt may rap Orkut on knuckles
Govt is examining a proposal to slap restrictions on the networking website following complaints.
- Google has high very standards for user privacy: spokesperson
- Hate page puts Orkut in spot
In what could be the first of its kind, the Bombay High Court has ordered the state government to initiate legal proceedings against popula...