happiness news

SHOULD WE, SHOULDN’T WE?: In the award-winning videogame Florence (2018), a 25-year-old woman must decide whether to stay with the man she thinks she loves.

art culture

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 03:01 pm IST

Book Box: Fairy tales were never about children, but about you

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Reading Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales

india news

Updated on Apr 05, 2026 11:26 am IST

Quote of the day by Rashmika Mandanna: ‘Nothing lasts long, fame, money…'

Rashmika Mandanna's quote reminds what one should priortise in life.

art culture

Published on Apr 05, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Spectator by Seema Goswami: Let’s skip the drama

If you argue with everyone on the internet who has a different opinion, you’ll never be at peace. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

brunch

Updated on Apr 03, 2026 06:16 pm IST

This is the happiest country in the world in 2026; here’s where India stands

This Nordic country retains its title as the happiest in the world for the ninth consecutive year, followed by Iceland and Denmark.

travel

Published on Mar 19, 2026 04:46 pm IST

World Happiness Report: Finland happiest country, Israel ranks 8th, India 116th

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world news

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 01:28 pm IST

Happy Holi images and wishes in Hindi: 55 Holi 2026 messages ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Happy Holi wishes 2026: Here are some Happy Holi 2026 wishes in Hindi with English translations. (Made using Canva)

festivals

Updated on Mar 04, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Happy Holi 2026 wishes: 350+ messages, greetings, messages and images to share

Happy Holi 2026 wishes: Wishing you a Holi filled with laughter, joy, and beautiful colours that brighten your life.

festivals

Updated on Mar 04, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Suraj in the city

This afternoon, Suraj is walking in a central Delhi site, close to a high-rise-in-progress. (HT)

delhi news

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 04:35 pm IST

US woman shares 8 lessons from India that 'dismantled' her Western worldview

Nagle said that the lessons she learned permanently rewired how she sees life.

trending

Updated on Feb 15, 2026 06:14 pm IST

Know hard feelings: Simran Mangharam writes on embracing one’s wants

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What don’t you want anymore? That’s a good question to ask too. It's a question the young Inuk mother Siaja explores to great effect, in the Netflix series North of North (2025).

art culture

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 02:47 pm IST

Here’s to us: Simran Mangharam, on the bond we build with ourselves

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Pause, breathe, make room for yourself. We could all learn from the Japanese philosophy of ma, or intentional emptiness. It shows up over and over in Studio Ghibli films, in quiet, still moments such as this one from Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989).

art culture

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 04:45 pm IST

India Is Growing, But Are Indians Flourishing?

Students in India report higher flourishing than those who are employed, a pattern shared with Japan, Kenya, and some other countries. At a moment when job markets are tightening and aspirations rising, the transition from education to employment appears to be associated with a drop in well-being. (HT Archive)

editorials

Published on Jan 16, 2026 07:30 am IST