Shillong, Nov 21 : Challenging the World Happiness Report, acclaimed author Francesc Miralles said at the 5th Shillong Literary Festival on Thursday that he finds “more happy people in India than in Finland.”

Miralles, co-author of the best-selling Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, said, “I don’t believe in this happiness index because they say, for instance, that Finland is the happiest country. I find more happy people in India than Finland.”

Highlighting that happiness goes beyond material comforts, he added, “Happiness is not only having money or a good education... it’s also the daily vibe of what you are experiencing.”

Referring to India’s strong social connections, he said, “I experienced in India that people are very social and very curious. When you are on

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