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Saturday, September 13, 2025
TopicHappiness

Topic: Happiness

MP govt looks at upping the state’s happiness quotient. ‘Anandgrams’ are its chosen instrument

The initiative is being launched by the state's Anand Vibhag. Villages across all districts will be chosen to be developed as model villages. A happiness index is also in the making.

Scientists have found hacks to happiness— purpose over pleasure, bird sounds

Multiple studies from across the world claim to hold the secret to happiness. One from the University of Bristol, UK said there are 7 ‘happiness hacks’.

Young people around the world are becoming unhappier & what we can do about it

Sustained healthcare, education and social media reforms must be implemented to support young people.

Ukraine ‘happier’ after pandemic, Russian invasion; Afghanistan ‘unhappiest’: World Happiness Report 2023

India at No. 126 of 137 countries, below Pakistan & Sri Lanka, both of which are facing economic crises. The report analysed 6 factors including income, health, freedom & corruption.

Not everyone gets happier as retirement comes. Many just bottom out with age

The so-called U-shaped curve of happiness is reassuring but, unfortunately, probably not true.

Once, you could die of a ‘broken heart’. Now ‘too much’ happiness can kill you too

Researchers in Germany have described patients with takotsubo syndrome triggered by happy events. And it was observed mostly in men.

How to spread happiness with little money? MP govt dept is doing it with bhajans & ‘sanskar’

The ‘Rajya Anand Sansthan’ was established in 2016 to ensure happiness of people in Madhya Pradesh. Here is how the department is trying to do that.

New book suggests 5 easy-to-follow steps to live a happier, more fulfilling life

Published by HarperCollins, Ramesh Venkateswaran's The Happiness Trail will be released on 8 January on ThePrint's 'SoftCover'.

At what age are people usually happiest? New research offers surprising clues

The 20s is not the sweet spot most think it is. We asked 700 people.

Money can’t buy happiness. But this is how you can still feel happy in the winter of Covid

According to psychology professor Elizabeth Dunn, there are ways one can invest in happiness without spending money — by exercising, buying experiences, and helping others.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?