Why are Finns so happy? A look into their prime minister’s life may have the answer

Happiness in the Nordic land is more about equal opportunities for every citizen to build a good life than public displays of cheerfulness.

Mahmudul Islam

· Jul 06, 2021 · 11:32 am

At what age are people usually happiest? Here’s what a new study found

A developmental psychologist explains how a period of life that’s often hectic and stressful can also end up being quite rewarding.

Clare Mehta, The Conversation

· Apr 13, 2021 · 11:30 pm

World Happiness Report: India ranks 139 out of 149 countries, Finland tops for fourth straight year

Apart from Afghanistan, all neighbouring countries ranked higher than India.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 19, 2021 · 09:23 pm

Happiness may be a choice – but current economic structures don’t make it easy, says researcher

If we want to live happier and more fulfilling lives, it is time for everyone, at every level of society, to make different choices.

Christopher Boone, The Conversation

· Jun 15, 2019 · 11:30 pm

Frowny face: Scandinavia may not be the happiest place on Earth after all

High income may buy better life evaluations but this is not the same as positive mental health and well-being.

Vibeke Jenny Koushede, The Conversation

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Sarah Stewart-Brown, The Conversation

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Ziggi Ivan Santini, The Conversation

· Apr 02, 2019 · 09:30 pm

World Happiness Report: India drops even further, ranks 140 on index of 156 countries

Pakistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ranked higher than India.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 21, 2019 · 11:46 am

Finland tops global happiness index, India is the unhappiest country among its neighbours

Of all the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries, only war-torn Afghanistan was ranked behind India in the World Happiness Report.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 15, 2018 · 12:12 pm

Watch: How to prevent anger from taking over your senses all the time (and especially in 2017)

You need to make one big change.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 31, 2016 · 08:00 pm

Podcast: How do you measure happiness?

After Bhutan, several countries have recognised the importance of happiness as an indicator of development. But how does one calculate something so intangible?

Padmaparna Ghosh and Samanth Subramanian

· Oct 06, 2016 · 03:30 pm

Why happiness is not enough to replace GDP

We can move beyond GDP as a measure of our success but what’s on the table replaces one fetish with another.

Annie Austin, The Conversation

· Dec 25, 2014 · 04:30 am