Reading as a habit by Melisha Noronha

As a child I was fortunate to read all the books of my choice. Mum encouraged me to read all kinds of books, sometimes even those meant for older children. Comics, novels, classics, self-help, encyclopedias…I read them all.  So wonderful is this hobby of reading!

Reading is one of the most constructive hobbies a person can have. They say that the difference between ignorance and knowledge is only a book away. Reading stimulates the mind. It makes you think. You can learn to do many other hobbies by reading. It will generate in you new ideas and a more sound understanding of the world and those around you.

Reading can be a relaxing hobby as well. It is something you can do by just sitting around at home. You can go to the park or a coffee shop and read. You can get completely lost in reading and forget where you are or what time it is, or how much time has passed while you have been reading.

Reading suits all personality types, whether you like fiction or non-fiction, action, adventure, drama, humor, whatever it may be, there are books for every taste. I try to read books as often as I can and enjoy every book that I read. Every single one has something to offer, something to learn from it.


Who does not like Harry Potter?

Reading enhances your quality of life in every area and facet of your life. Live the lives of thousands of others in the books you read. Share their adventures. Learn what they have learned. Find out answers to life's most deep and troubling questions. In books you may find things you were never looking for. You may find yourself.

Thank God that we have two lovely eyes to take us into this world of books.

But wait a  minute, what do the visually impaired do?

From desire to action… by Vinod Lobo

The word “Imagine” inevitably brings to mind the classic work of legendry John Lennon of Then Beatles. The world knows him for this compositions and singing. It was this intellectual who dared to tell the world to aspire for a free world where everyone lived in peace.

All of us want to live in a peaceful, prosperous country where there is brotherhood and no one sleeps hungry. Ask any youth and he/she will tell you that they wish for no corruption, no war, no crime but only harmony.

The Imagine Trust is the story of a group of youngsters who wanted to do their bit towards building that one world heralded by Lennon.

In a fast paced city of Mangalore two college boys were engrossed in loads of extra-curricular activities. They met each other in a forum for social service. This friendship grew deeper and the good work that happened at their hands brought many link-minded people together. This was the birth of Imagine. But it all actualized when their hands were strengthened by to more members. This group of four formed The Imagine Trust.

The Imagine Trust believes in bringing together people who want to work towards any social cause. Be it recording books for the visually impaired or organizing a career development camp.

Here there is no long term commitment or meetings which you have to attend. It’s just reaching out to those who are in need at the time when you are free. We have been blessed with numerous talents. With Imagine you can channelize them towards a social cause. If I am good with dance, I can teach them to kids of a poor locality. If I am good at technology you can build a website for a poor school or a genuine NGO. The list is endless.

We have several projects running parallel.

·        Imagine Talking Books -  Record books for the visually impaired

·        Imagine Sponsorship– Sponsoring poor children’s education

·        Imagine Celebrations– Birthdays, marriage, anniversary or any special occasion, celebrate it with sponsoring food or items to the needy

·        Imagine Inspire – Career guidance for youth

Those interested to have some fun and spend their free times changing lives write to us at theimaginetrust@gmail.com

Visit our website www.theimaginetrust.com