Hyderabad, July 11 -- The schools in Hyderabad are witnessing a rise in demands for holidays on second Saturdays.

Although the government calendar issued by Telangana mentions that second Saturdays will remain holidays, private and corporate schools continue to function.

Reasons behind Hyderabad schools' holiday demand

The teachers who are demanding the holidays are of the opinion that they work up to 10 hours daily, and that is the reason Sunday holiday is not sufficient.

Speaking to Siasat.com, a teacher who decided to keep her identity hidden said that schools also give administrative works to be done at home after school hours.

Another teacher also confirmed the same and said when government gives holidays to employees on Saturda...