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People in India spend more time reading books than anywhere else in the world says the World Culture Score Inde. Photo: AFP

In an age of information overload, people who don’t read books might be forgiven for asking why they’d want to heap even more pages of content onto the pile, particularly when there are better ways to unwind and chill after a long day.

But before you reach for your headphones to listen to your favourite music, it’s worth noting that a 2009 study carried out at Britain’s University of Sussex found that reading a book is one of the most effective ways to de-stress. In fact, reading for relaxation is more effective than listening to music, drinking a cup of tea, and even going for a walk.