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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Indian billionaire reacts to baraat on NY street: 'Wall Street was once ruled by bulls and bears'
Harsh Goenka, industrialist and chairman of RPG Group, recently shared a clip on his official X account showcasing an exuberant Indian baraat making its way through the bustling heart of Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Dressed in traditional Indian attire, a large group of dancers filled the streets, radiating joy and energy as they celebrated the wedding. The video, accompanied by Goenka's caption, "Wall Street was once ruled by bulls and bears. Now it's dhols and baraats. Indians everywhere," quickly captured the attention of viewers, garnering nearly 10k views. (Also read: Billionaire's post on 'spirit of Mumbai' after heavy rain batters city, damages roads and disrupts local trains) Watch the clip here: The clip has sparked a range of reactions from social media users, with many commenting on the unusual location for such a traditional display. One user quipped, 'Donald Trump would not like it!'. Another playful comment described the scene as "the grand Indian wedding," in reference to the large-scale and lavish nature of Indian weddings. However, not all comments were positive. One user questioned why such an event took place on foreign soil, stating, "But why do it on foreign land??? If you are so much in love with your customs and traditions then either don't leave your country or come down here to celebrate… why trouble other people?" Others echoed similar concerns, suggesting that Indians should adapt to the communities they choose to migrate to, rather than impose their customs on others. One comment added, 'Indians need to adapt to the community that we choose to migrate to, rather than impose ourselves on them.' (Also read: 'After two months I lost...': Harsh Goenka shares cheeky take on popular weight loss hack) On the other hand, there were also many comments celebrating the spirit of the event. A user suggested that "the agency responsible for measuring the Happiness Index should recalibrate their scale. India deserves a higher ranking. Isn't it!!" Another added, "In the new normal, 'Wall Street' is cashing in on weddings – the big fat Indian marriage has found a new venue: Wall Street." Yet another supporter commented, "This is what I call as true wedding baraat."
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Happiest and most miserable names in Britain revealed – where does your moniker rank?
Plus, scroll down to find the exact day and time that Brits reach peak happiness WHAT'S IN A NAME? Happiest and most miserable names in Britain revealed – where does your moniker rank? PEOPLE named Dave and Katie are the happiest, a survey found — but Victor, Susan and Nigel are the most miserable. Northerners are also much cheerier than Southerners. Advertisement 2 Victors were the grumpiest of the lot — maybe channelling One Foot in the Grave's famously miserable Meldrew Credit: BBC 2 A poll has found that nearly a quarter of Brits claim the most cheerful people they know are called Dave (stock picture) Credit: Getty The poll found nearly a quarter of Brits claim the most cheerful people they know are called Dave. Second was Katie, for 17 per cent, then Charlie and Emily (both 16 per cent). But 17 per cent said Victors tended to be the most miserable — perhaps influenced by grumpy Victor Meldrew from sitcom One Foot in the Grave. Susan, Nigel and Karen were joint second as the least cheery for 15 per cent of people quizzed. Advertisement According to the Happiness Index, 44 per cent found Northerners a jolly bunch compared with only 17 per cent who said Southerners had the most to smile about. The nation's happy place is on a beach on holiday for 51 per cent, then sitting in a sunny garden (35 per cent) or snuggled on the sofa with a takeaway (32 per cent). Partners bring the most joy for 35 per cent, followed by our kids (32 per cent) and our mums (18 per cent). Other happiness essentials are good friends for 57 per cent, while 52 per cent voted for having disposable cash, 46 per cent for holidays and 29 per cent for pets. Advertisement The happiest moment of the week is 5pm on Fridays and 46 per cent of Brits said they were a glass half-full kind of person Shop & Win platform Winnrz polled 2,000 adults.
The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Happiest and most miserable names in Britain revealed – where does your moniker rank?
PEOPLE named Dave and Katie are the happiest, a survey found — but Victor, Susan and Nigel are the most miserable. Northerners are also much cheerier than Southerners. 2 Victors were the grumpiest of the lot — maybe channelling One Foot in the Grave's famously miserable Meldrew Credit: BBC 2 A poll has found that nearly a quarter of Brits claim the most cheerful people they know are called Dave (stock picture) Credit: Getty The poll found nearly a quarter of Brits claim the most cheerful people they know are called Dave. Second was Katie, for 17 per cent, then Charlie and Emily (both 16 per cent). But 17 per cent said Victors tended to be the most miserable — perhaps influenced by grumpy Victor Meldrew from sitcom Susan, Nigel and Karen were joint second as the least cheery for 15 per cent of people quizzed. READ MORE FROM FABULOUS According to the Happiness Index, 44 per cent found Northerners a jolly bunch compared with only 17 per cent who said Southerners had the most to smile about. The nation's happy place is on a beach on holiday for 51 per cent, then sitting in a sunny garden (35 per cent) or snuggled on the sofa with a takeaway (32 per cent). Partners bring the most joy for 35 per cent, followed by our kids (32 per cent) and our mums (18 per cent). Other happiness essentials are good friends for 57 per cent, while 52 per cent voted for having disposable cash, 46 per cent for holidays and 29 per cent for pets. Most read in Fabulous The happiest moment of the week is 5pm on Fridays and 46 per cent of Brits said they were a glass half-full kind of person Shop & Win platform Winnrz polled 2,000 adults. Most popular baby names of 2024
Express Tribune
28-04-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Pakistan outshines India in latest happiness rankings
Listen to article Pakistan has ranked among the top ten happiest nations in a new survey by Gallup Pakistan, significantly outpacing neighbouring India. According to Gallup's latest Happiness Index, Pakistan placed 8th out of 44 countries surveyed, with 72% of Pakistanis describing themselves as happy despite ongoing national challenges. In contrast, India ranked at the bottom of the list. Only 31% of Indian respondents reported feeling happy, while 34% expressed dissatisfaction with their lives. The survey found that Chinese citizens topped the global happiness rankings, with 86% stating they were happy, surpassing several European nations. Gallup Pakistan, which specialises in public opinion research, noted that the findings reflect a resilient spirit among Pakistanis even amid political and economic difficulties. The Happiness Index is based on a wide range of metrics assessing people's overall satisfaction with life, emotional wellbeing, and outlook for the future.
