Modi most-searched Indian politician on Bing in 2014

NEW DELHI, INDIA:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most sought-after political leader, ahead of Jayalalithaa, Smriti Irani, and even Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first prime minister, according to the top search trends for 2014, released by Bing.

The search engine has come up with an annual look-back at what information people are searching for the most on the Internet. Not surprisingly, movies, music, sports, celebrities, politics, and news emerge as the most popular searches among Indian netizens.

World peace seems top-of-mind for online audiences, with more Indians actively tracking ISIS online than the 2014 general elections, Mangalyaan Mars Orbiter Mission, the Pro-Kabaddi League, etc. Sunny Leone starer Ragini MMS 2, 2014’s top opening weekend grosser, topped the Internet charts.

Despite retiring, Sourav Ganguly continues his reign at the top as the most popular sportsperson on the Net while Sunny Leone tops the celebrity list, fighting off challenge from Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone.

Here's the list of what India searched most on Bing in 2014:

News Topics: ISIS, Elections 2014, Asian games, Mangalyaan, Xi Jinping India visit, Pro Kabaddi League, Indian Super League, One Life is Not Enough, National Sports Day, Akash Missile launch

Political Leaders: Narendra Modi, Jayalalitha, Smriti Irani, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Arun Jaitley, Rajiv Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Sushma Swaraj

Celebrities: Sunny Leone, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan, Parineeti Chopra

Sports: Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Mary Kom, Virat Kohli, Saina Nehwal, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Leander Paes, Sunil Gavaskar, Shikhar Dhawan

Movies: Holiday, Kick, Jai Ho, Yaariyan, Ek Villain, Highway, Gunday, Main Tera Hero, Singham Returns, Queen

Music: Drama Queen, Bang Bang, Ice cream, Suno Na Sangemarmar, Sunny Sunny, ABCD, Hangover, Caller Tune, Sawan Aaya Hai, Daawat E Ishq