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Finland crowned world´s happiest nation for fifth year

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3 years ago

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Finland has been crowned the happiest nation for the fifth time.
Afghanistan has again ranked as the unhappiest.
Among other things, Finland has low levels of crime and inequality.

HELSINKI: Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for the fifth year running, in an annual UN-sponsored index that again ranked Afghanistan as the unhappiest, followed closely by Lebanon.

Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania recorded the biggest boosts in wellbeing. The largest falls in the World Happiness table, released on Friday, came in Lebanon, Venezuela and Afghanistan.

Lebanon, which is facing economic meltdown, fell to second from last on the index of 146 nations, just below Zimbabwe.

War-traumatised Afghanistan, already bottom of the table, has seen its humanitarian crisis deepen since the Taliban took power again last August.

UN agency UNICEF estimates one million children under five could die of hunger this winter if not aided.

“This (index) presents a stark reminder of the material and immaterial damage that war does to its many victims,” co-author Jan-Emmanuel De Neve said.

The World Happiness Report, now in its 10th year, is based on people´s own assessment of their happiness, as well as economic and social data.

It assigns a happiness score on a scale of zero to 10, based on an average of data over a three-year period. This latest edition was completed before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Northern Europeans once again dominated the top spots — with the Danes second behind the Finns, followed by the Icelandic, the Swiss and the Dutch.

The United States rose three places to 16th, one ahead of Britain, while France climbed to 20th, its highest ranking yet.

As well as a personal sense of wellbeing, based on Gallup polls in each country, the happiness score takes account of GDP, social support, personal freedom and levels of corruption.

This year the authors also used data from social media to compare people’s emotions before and after the Covid-19 pandemic. They found “strong increases in anxiety and sadness” in 18 countries but a fall in feelings of anger.

“The lesson of the World Happiness Report over the years is that social support, generosity to one another and honesty in government are crucial for wellbeing,” report co-author Jeffrey Sachs wrote.

“World leaders should take heed.”

The report raised some eyebrows when it first placed Finland at the top of its listings in 2018.

Many of the Nordic country’s 5.5 million people describe themselves as taciturn and prone to melancholy, and admit to eyeing public displays of joyfulness with suspicion.

But the country of vast forests and lakes is also known for its well-functioning public services, ubiquitous saunas, widespread trust in authority and low levels of crime and inequality.

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Mahira Khan captivates the internet with a red saree.

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2 days ago

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A-lister Mahira Khan once again captivates her followers with her exquisite beauty in a crimson saree, receiving abundant praise and admiration.

Mahira Khan epitomizes elegance and skill. She consistently captivates audiences both in her performances and in her personal life. Renowned for her exceptional performances in popular dramas and films, including her Bollywood debut in Raees with Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira has established a distinct presence in the entertainment business.

In addition to her professional endeavors, the actress is renowned for her excellent sense of style.

The actress captivated her followers with a striking appearance, posting a video of herself on Instagram in an exquisite red saree.

Accompanied by gajra-adorned hair and traditional green bangles, her modest yet sophisticated appearance once again captivated onlookers.

Nonetheless, it was not solely her appearance that garnered attention. Her clever caption, embodying her unabashed confidence, also attracted attention.

She stated, “I wore this sari for two consecutive nights.” My friends refer to it as ‘guts.’ I refer to it as ‘who cares.’

Fans inundated the post with admiration, with one remarking, “Is she a vampire?” “She has not aged since 2011,” while another remarked, “You appear beautiful in all circumstances.”

Another admirer screamed, “How can someone be so beautiful?” What accounts for such beauty?

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Hina Tariq talks about how she got into showbiz

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6 days ago

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Hina Tariq, a rising star in showbiz, talked candidly about her road to eventually star in plays during her recent appearance on “Good Morning Pakistan” to discuss her new serial.

In a rather open admission, Tariq said, “It just happened.” There isn’t any backstory.

She continued, “I’ve always wanted to watch myself on screen and to know if people would like to see me or not.”

Acting in dramas has always been my dream. But earlier, I was preoccupied with my schoolwork. “I moved from Lahore to Karachi to start working in dramas here so soon after finishing my studies,” the celebrity continued, adding that she began with advertisements before receiving offers for dramas after being approached through her Instagram handle.

“No, I’m the first one,” Tariq insisted when asked if she had any family members in the entertainment industry. Although it took me about a year to win my family’s approval, they are now all incredibly supportive and delighted.

Notably, Hina Tariq co-stars in the upcoming television series “Bharam” alongside Omer Shahzad and Rabya Kulsoom. Zainab Raza Afzal Khan, Muhammad Ahmed, Salma Hassan, Babar Ali, Arjuman Rahim and Zarafshan Aamir and Ahsan are also part of the title’s supporting cast.

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Hania Aamir acknowledged that she is “frightened” of her fame.

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1 week ago

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During an interview on a radio show, Hania Aamir acknowledged that she uses her social media presence mostly for economic purposes, but she also mentioned that she uses her influence to try to break social taboos.

In order to shatter the taboo around mental health issues and spread a positive message to others in the community, the actor revealed that sharing her own story on social media was a great step toward preventing others from experiencing the same struggles she had.

In an open moment, she said, “I always say this; I’m scared of the fame that I have.” “Because I wonder what I should say to God when we meet. “What did you do with whatever I gave you?” he may ask me. Then I don’t know how to respond. I just made a lot of money by posting lovely photos. That was it.

She said, “It just doesn’t sit well with me.” “I do this in any way that I can make a difference or just make people laugh with the dumb things I post.” That’s it.

Regarding her career, Aamir lately received praise and fame throughout the world for her portrayal of Sharjeena in the largest serial of Pakistan, ‘Kabh