India 9th on happiness index among 28 nations: Survey
The QuintNew Delhi, Aug 30 When it come to happiness, Indians consider good financial conditions and physical well-being among the top-most reasons to remain joyous, a new survey said on Friday, adding that India ranked ninth on happiness index among 28 global markets. Personal safety and security, friends and feeling in control of life were other top determinants for Indians to stay happy, said the "Global Happiness Survey" from market research firm Ipsos. Hobbies and interests are important too," said Parijat Chakraborty, Country Service Line Leader, Public Affairs and Corporate Reputation, Ipsos India. Australia and Canada tied at the top spot and emerged as the happiest nations of the world, followed by China, Great Britain, France, the US, Saudi Arabia and Germany at, and India at ninth spot with 77 per cent.