Hyderabad, Oct. 18 -- Several schools in Hyderabad have given students hefty homework to complete during the Dasara holidays.

The homework has turned the vacation into a homeschooling period for children, as it is forcing them to spend a significant part of their holidays completing school assignments instead of relaxing and enjoying their break.

It has also increased the burden on parents, who often have to help their children complete the assigned work.

Hyderabad schools cut Dasara holidays

According to the academic calendar issued by the School Education Department, educational institutions in the state need to observe 13-day holidays for the Dasara vacation in 2026.

As per the government, the Dasara vacation is from October 10 to...