Facebook popularity hampers fundraising efforts

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 17:58

People with fewer friends on Facebook raise more money for charity than those with lots of connections on the social networking site, a new study has found.

Popularity matters a lot on `Nach Baliye`: Rithvik Dhanjani

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 18:01

"Nach Baliye" might have talented contestants performing elaborate dance sequences but their popularity does have a heavy impact, says TV actor Rithvik Dhanjani who, along with his girlfriend Asha Negi, is a strong contender for the upcoming finale.

Barack Obama`s popularity at all-time low: Survey

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 11:46

US President Barack Obama`s popularity has slumped to an all-time low, with a majority of Americans for the first time believing him to be dishonest and untrustworthy, a new survey showed.

Congress bets on Rahul Gandhi to pump up popularity

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 11:01

In what appears to be an answer to counter BJP move of inviting Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi for its rally in Jaipur, the ruling party Congress has turned to its undisputedly most popular face Rahul Gandhi.

Yahoo shuts down China site following steep drop in popularity

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 15:55

Yahoo has reportedly shut down its Chinese portal for news and community.

Dhoni`s popularity reaches Afghanistan

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 19:33

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni`s popularity has spread to war-torn Afghanistan where cricket is slowly catching on with the masses.

Nikki Haley`s popularity rating increases in US

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 12:00

Indian-American South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley`s popularity rating has increased, a latest survey has said.

Michael Madsen was unaware of Justin Bieber`s popularity

Last Updated: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 09:02

Michael Madsen`s children were shocked when they got to know their father had no clue about teen sensation singer Justin Bieber.

Jwala pips Saina in popularity charts

Last Updated: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 23:44

Jwala Gutta, who has remarkably improved upon her fitness, has pipped fellow shuttler Saina Nehwal to emerge as the latest Indian badminton sensation on the popularity charts, revealed a survey by search engine giant Google.

Romney takes a narrow lead over Obama: Poll

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 12:25

Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has taken a narrow three per cent lead over US President Barack Obama, who is seeking re-election.

Qaeda has little support in Muslim world Poll

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 12:54

A year after Osama bin Laden was killed by US Special Forces in Pakistan, his terrorist outfit al Qaeda has little support in the Muslim world, a poll has said.

Tim Cook beats Jobs’s popularity at Apple

Last Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012, 21:17

According to a workplace study released on Friday, Apple chief Tim Cook has won over the company's employees which implies that he may be better liked than his legendary predecessor Steve Jobs.