Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared a festive Diwali post on Instagram, humorously arranging barfi in the shape of the Google logo. Meanwhile, Google Search offers an interactive surprise for Diwali searches, featuring a virtual mandir with Goddess Lakshmi and celebratory animations, honoring the festival's spiritual core.
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