Pedestrians and motorists who passed by the Fort Grounds in the heart of the buzzing town on Saturday morning turned their heads on noticing a large group of students engaged in an unprecedented activity.
A silent reading session organised by National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers of Government Victoria Girls Higher Secondary School, Chittur, at a corner of the Fort Grounds sent home a big message to recapture the flagging habit of reading among the youth, even as it surprised many.
There were 100 girls with 100 books. By 10 a.m. they were ensconced on tree roots and walls in the comfort of the shade offered by the large trees. For over three hours, they read their books silently.
