Here are some very beneficial effects of reading the newspaper.. Especially, the uninitiated readers may find them reason enough to begin the habit..

It is useful for students, who have current affairs, general knowledge as a mandatory subject in school/college..

It makes you aware of self-preservation and self-boosting mechanism you can use to cope with daily grind and hectic routine..

It is a good way to learn language(s), both global and vernacular..

It helps to boost memory, as there always are (news) stories which develop over regular intervals or on a frequent basis..

It gives you access to cartoon strips/caricature, which are more often than not, a window to or a satire on real-world happenings and incidents..

It brings collector's edition or collectible supplements/articles from time-to-time, and are a reflection to epoch-defining trends and other engaging content..

It provides movie/book/music-album reviews for you to plan your next great read or outing with family and friends..

It gives you food for thought.. It makes you opine better on issues of personal, professional, social or national importance..