In terms of engagement, some of the most popular activities on mobile among Indians are sharing jokes, reading horoscopes, checking cricket scores, and chatting with friends and family.

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But a lot of activities, such as chaperoning school field trips, helping a sick child make a collage, reading to older people who have lost their eyesight or participating in an AIDS walk with friends, can be lots of fun.

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Two major activities that take place at CLCs are reading (reading corners are provided where learners can find books of interest) and skills training (such as tailoring, furniture making, souvenir making, and embroidery and weaving).

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