Washington DC, March 22 -- Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar expressed disappointment over India being ranked 118th in the 2025 World Happiness Index, saying the country deserves a much higher position due to its strong social bonds, cooperation, and human values.

Ravishankar criticised the ranking, pointing out that India was placed behind conflict-ridden regions. "India has ranked 118, much behind the conflicting zones, and whatever the logic that there is more bonding in conflict areas, bonding alone is not enough. But happiness index, I feel India is far, far better," he said.

Highlighting India's strong sense of community, he said, "I have travelled all over the world, and I see that in India, human values are much higher; compa...