India's Happiness Rank Sparks Controversy

• Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar expressed disappointment over India's 118th rank in the 2025 World Happiness Index.
• He believes India deserves a higher position due to its strong social bonds, cooperation, and human values.
• Ravishankar criticized the ranking, noting India was placed behind conflict-ridden regions.
• He highlighted India's strong sense of community and improvement over the last decade.
• Pakistan ranked 109th, despite ongoing human rights issues in Balochistan, raising further concerns.

Source: The Economic Times, The Economic Times