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In a shocking development, <keyword id="20321520" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lahore" source="keywords">Lahore</keyword> in <keyword id="19899252" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pakistan" source="keywords">Pakistan</keyword> is enduring an air pollution crisis that has driven its <keyword id="19918941" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="air-quality" source="keywords">Air Quality</keyword> Index (<keyword id="19916482" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="aqi" source="keywords">AQI</keyword>) well above the hazardous mark, crossing 1,000 in recent days. This level is over three times worse than the pollution typically recorded in New <keyword id="19900881" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="delhi" source="keywords">Delhi</keyword>, India, during <keyword id="188" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="diwali" source="Orion">Diwali</keyword> — a festival known for its own intense pollution spikes. The situation has led local officials to temporarily shut down primary schools and encourage remote work for half of the city’s workforce in a bid to limit exposure to the toxic air. Lahore’s pollution crisis has multiple contributors. Seasonal crop burning in nearby agricultural areas releases smoke and particulate matter into the air, while exhaust from vehicles and low-grade diesel generators further exacerbate the smog. During winter, cold air traps pollutants close to the ground, a phenomenon known as temperature inversion, which prevents pollutants from dispersing and intensifies smog. Lahore, a city of 14 million people, is experiencing the worst of these combined effects, which have led to severe visibility issues and alarming health risks for residents. Punjab’s Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb characterised the spike in Lahore’s pollution as "unexpected," pointing to cross-border pollution carried by winds from India as a key factor. She emphasised that the issue could only be managed through cooperation, adding that Pakistan’s foreign ministry would lead efforts to initiate discussions with Indian authorities. <h2>Understanding AQI and its health impacts</h2>The AQI is a standardised measurement of air pollution levels, ranging from 0 (good) to 500+ (hazardous). Different categories within this scale represent varying health risks. For example, AQI values between 0-50 signify “good” air quality, while levels above 300 are deemed “hazardous” for all populations. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114649550" title="Lahore and Delhi amongst world&amp;#39;s most polluted cities; health warnings issued" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Lahore's recent AQI of over 1,000 — going as high as 1,900 by some accounts — has been described as a severe public health crisis. It’s composed primarily of particulate matter known as PM2.5 — tiny particles that are especially dangerous because they can be inhaled deeply into the lungs, leading to long-term respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.<h2>Delhi during Diwali</h2>Delhi is no stranger to pollution spikes, especially during the Diwali season, when fireworks, stubble burning in surrounding states, and vehicle emissions combine to create hazardous air conditions. During Diwali this year, Delhi’s AQI surpassed 400 once again, categorising it as “very poor” to “severe” — even two days after the festival. To combat the issue, authorities implemented a series of emergency measures through the <keyword id="19920169" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="graded-response-action-plan" source="keywords">Graded Response Action Plan</keyword> (GRAP), including bans on diesel generators and regular sprinkling of roadways. While these measures offered some relief, Delhi’s air quality remained severely compromised for days. <h2>Long-term health implications</h2>The pollution crisis in cities like Lahore and Delhi poses a substantial long-term health risk. In Lahore, residents could lose an average of 7.5 years of life expectancy if these pollution levels persist, according to the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute. Air pollution is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and premature death, highlighting the need for stricter emissions regulations, clean energy initiatives, and cross-border cooperation to tackle the issue. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114836869" title="Delhi’s ‘lit’ skyline on Diwali goes viral; netizens bring attention to the smog-covered skies" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Air pollution is especially dangerous for children, whose lungs are still developing. Children breathe more rapidly than adults, which means they inhale more pollutants relative to their body weight. The <keyword id="19896311" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="world-health-organization" source="keywords">World Health Organization</keyword> (WHO) reports that prolonged exposure to polluted air can result in severe health complications for children, including asthma, lung infections, and, in extreme cases, irreversible lung damage. South Asia as a whole is deeply affected by this issue, with nearly 600 million children regularly exposed to high levels of air pollution. UNICEF highlights that air pollution is a leading cause of child mortality in the region, with half of all childhood pneumonia cases linked to poor air quality. As cities like Lahore and Delhi grapple with worsening air quality, local governments, international bodies, and communities must prioritise pollution control to protect future generations from the devastating effects of polluted air.

Pakistan shuts down schools as AQI becomes 3x worse than Delhi on Diwali

In a significant <keyword id="20359239" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="political-development" source="keywords">political development</keyword>, <keyword id="19969165" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Atishi" source="keywords">Atishi</keyword> is poised to become the next Chief Minister of Delhi, following the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal. The <keyword id="19935664" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aam-Aadmi-Party" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Aam Aadmi Party" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Aam Aadmi Party">Aam Aadmi Party</keyword> (AAP) convened a legislative meeting earlier today, where all MLAs unanimously accepted Kejriwal's proposal to nominate Atishi for the top post. <h2>Who is Atishi?</h2>Atishi Marlena, widely known as Atishi, is a prominent figure within the AAP and currently holds multiple key portfolios in the <keyword id="19925995" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Delhi-government" source="keywords">Delhi government</keyword>. A Rhodes scholar, she has long been a key architect of AAP’s <keyword id="20374249" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="education-reforms" source="keywords">education reforms</keyword> in Delhi, which transformed the public schooling system and gained national attention. Her work has earned her recognition as a progressive leader committed to enhancing education, governance, and <keyword id="20228723" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="public-welfare" source="keywords">public welfare</keyword>. Atishi has served as a Delhi MLA, representing the Kalkaji constituency, and has been an essential part of the Kejriwal-led government. She took on many responsibilities when Kejriwal was jailed in connection with the excise policy case, and her reputation for efficiency and dedication helped solidify her as a strong contender for the chief ministerial position. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113312516" title="Supreme Court grants bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor scam case" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><h2>Kejriwal’s resignation and resultant suspense</h2>The sequence of events leading to Atishi's ascension began with Arvind Kejriwal's sudden announcement that he would resign as Delhi’s Chief Minister. On September 13, 2024, Kejriwal was released from Tihar Jail, where he was lodged for his alleged involvement in the Delhi liquor policy scam. Following his release, Kejriwal took to the public platform to declare that he would step down, pending a “certificate of honesty” from the people of Delhi. In a political gambit that stunned many, Kejriwal pushed for advancing the polls to November 2024, ahead of the originally scheduled February 2025 elections. His rationale was that only a fresh mandate from the people, whom he asked to consider his honesty as the deciding factor, would validate his return to power. Until then, he vowed not to reassume the office of Chief Minister. "I didn't resign (after arrest in excise policy case) because I respect democracy and the Constitution is supreme for me," Kejriwal had said earlier. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113364559" title="Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announces resignation, demands Delhi elections in November" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Kejriwal’s resignation prompted a flurry of activity within AAP, as speculation mounted about who would succeed him. The party’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) and other senior leaders, including Manish Sisodia, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Gopal Rai, held several rounds of discussions. Names floated for the role included Atishi, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and even Kejriwal’s wife, Sunita Kejriwal. Some sources hinted that a surprise candidate from a minority community could also emerge. However, Atishi was always seen as the frontrunner. She holds a majority of the key portfolios in the Delhi government and was handpicked by Kejriwal to unfurl the national flag on August 15 while he was in jail — a symbolic gesture that hinted at her growing political stature within the party. <h2>Atishi’s nomination and the path ahead</h2>The AAP legislative meeting, held at Kejriwal’s residence earlier today, saw Atishi’s nomination as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. The decision was unanimously accepted by all AAP MLAs, with Kejriwal personally proposing her name. Once Kejriwal officially tenders his resignation later today, Atishi will likely meet Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to stake her claim for the CM’s office. It is expected that Atishi will not take the oath of office immediately, as the process involves proving majority on the floor of the Delhi Assembly and appointing a new council of ministers. Sources suggest that the swearing-in ceremony may take place closer to the next Assembly session. Atishi’s rise to the Chief Ministerial post comes at a time of political turbulence for AAP. Kejriwal’s resignation, driven by his desire to restore his public image following his incarceration, has put the party in a precarious position. The opposition <keyword id="14666" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bjp" source="Orion">BJP</keyword> has termed Kejriwal’s resignation a "PR stunt" aimed at deflecting attention from the corruption charges. Atishi, with her track record of governance and public service, represents a fresh face for AAP, one that can potentially rejuvenate the party’s image. She will need to navigate a host of challenges, including the corruption allegations surrounding Kejriwal and the upcoming elections. Whether she will be able to maintain the party’s grip on Delhi or lead it to a new electoral victory remains to be seen. (With inputs from agencies)

Atishi set to become Delhi's new Chief Minister as Arvind Kejriwal steps down months before the assembly elections

Enrolment in Indian private schools in Dubai surged by nearly 9,000 in a year, the Emirate's private education regulator said, announcing the results of the latest Indian school inspections. The number of pupils attending Indian private schools in Dubai stood at 94,499 in 2022-23, surging ahead of previous academic year's 85,588, The National newspaper reported. Rashmi Nandkeolyar, principal at Delhi Private School Dubai, told The National: "During the pandemic, in schools like ours, which are good value for money, suddenly there was a huge influx of enrolment." "Because we had online classes, we could accommodate a few more pupils. Now we are at full capacity and we don't have a single spot." "Lots of people are moving to Dubai as it is a very safe place and budget schools like ours are doing very well. Those are definitely going to be sought after," Nandkeolyar told The National. In October, authorities said the overall private school pupil population in Dubai surged by a record 39,000 in one year. Official statistics at the time showed more than 365,000 pupils were enrolled in the Emirate, up from 326,000 in November 2022. Four Indian schools improved from acceptable to good and no schools declined in their ratings, the inspection results showed. Delhi Private School and The <keyword id="355840" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="millennium-school" source="Orion">Millennium School</keyword> were the only schools that ranked outstanding for well-being, while Gems Modern Academy in Nad Al Sheba area was rated outstanding for inclusion. "Our vision is to transform Dubai into a global destination for education and this starts with every school and every classroom... Dubai has ambitious targets for the growth of its economy and population and high-quality education will be central to achieving these targets," Abdulla Al Karam, Director General, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), said. According to the news report, well-being became a key focus of school inspections last year, when 29 Indian-curriculum schools received good or improved rankings in the field. In the rankings issued by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, one Indian-curriculum school was rated outstanding, 10 were rated very good, 14 were deemed good and seven were marked as acceptable. Gems Modern Academy is the only Indian school to have been ranked outstanding consistently since 2011. "It's because I think we focus on well-being and have been doing it for a number of years," said Nargish Khambatta, principal of the school, which follows the Indian and the IB curriculum. According to recent official data, 35 per cent of pupils are enrolled at UK schools, 26 per cent at Indian schools and 16 per cent at US curriculum schools in Dubai. Pupils studying in the Emirate's private schools represent 187 nationalities, highlighting Dubai's multicultural society. The Gulf region is home to 215 private schools, offering 18 different curriculum choices.

Value-for-money Indian private schools in Dubai now have over 90,000 students

New Delhi, <keyword id="20191902" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="inequality" source="keywords">Inequality</keyword> in <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword> has skyrocketed since early 2000s, with the income and wealth share of top 1 per cent population rising to 22.6 per cent and 40.1 per cent, respectively, in 2022-23, according to a working paper. The paper titled 'Income and Wealth Inequality in India, 1922-2023: The Rise of the Billionaire Raj' said between 2014-15 and 2022-23, the rise of top-end inequality has been particularly pronounced in terms of wealth concentration. The paper authored by <keyword id="21027543" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="thomas-piketty" source="keywords">Thomas Piketty</keyword> (<keyword id="21028261" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="paris-school-of-economics-and-world-inequality-lab" source="keywords">Paris School of Economics and World Inequality Lab</keyword>), <keyword id="21028259" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lucas-chancel" source="keywords">Lucas Chancel</keyword> (Harvard Kennedy School and <keyword id="21028262" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="world-inequality-lab" source="keywords">World Inequality Lab</keyword>) and Nitin <keyword id="21028260" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kumar-bharti" source="keywords">Kumar Bharti</keyword> (New York University and World Inequality Lab). "Between 2014-15 and 2022-23, the rise of top-end inequality has been particularly pronounced in terms of wealth concentration. "By 2022-23, top 1 per cent income and wealth shares (22.6 per cent and 40.1 per cent) are at their highest historical levels and India's top 1 per cent income share is among the very highest in the world, higher than even South Africa, Brazil, and the US," the paper said. According to the paper, the Indian income tax system might be regressive when viewed from the lens of net wealth. "A restructuring of the tax code to account for both income and wealth, and broad-based public investments in health, education and nutrition are needed to enable the average Indian, and not just the elites, to meaningfully benefit from the ongoing wave of globalisation," it noted. As per the paper, besides serving as a tool to fight inequality, a "super tax" of 2 per cent on the net wealth of the 167 wealthiest families in 2022-23 would yield 0.5 per cent of national income in revenues and create valuable fiscal space to facilitate such investments. The paper said the quality of economic data in India is notably poor and has seen a decline recently. It said India's top 1 per cent population's income share appears to be among the highest in the world "behind only perhaps Peru, Yemen and a couple of other small countries". "In terms of top wealth shares, we see that both with top 10 per cent and top 1 per cent, India comes out in the middle of the pack, with Brazil, and South Africa standing out with their extreme wealth concentration levels (85.6 per cent and 79.7 per cent top 10 per cent shares, respectively)," the paper said.

Inequality rising since 2000s, top 1% in India holds 40% wealth, says study

New Delhi is the capital city of India. The Delhi region is also famous for a lot of important offices, businesses, organizations, headquarters of different establishments and a line of various other important establishments. Delhi faces the highest amount of traffic on the roads in India especially during the weekdays. Majority of Delhi residents are the victims of busy life. Holidays bring them so much joy and extra time to finish some pending jobs and tasks that are dear to them. In the month of October, festivals are lined up in addition to the national event of Gandhi Jayanti. Before some time, the RBI declared holiday on second and Fourth Saturdays. Hence the list of holidays for banks also goes up now. Look at the holiday calendar for Delhi in the chart below to get the list of October 2019 holidays in Delhi. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"> <tbody><tr> <td colspan="3" style="width: 467.5pt; border-width: 1pt; border-style: solid; border-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> October 2019 Delhi Public Holidays </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 155.8pt; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top-width: initial; border-top-style: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Day </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Date </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Holiday </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 155.8pt; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top-width: initial; border-top-style: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Wednesday </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> 02/10/2019 </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Gandhi Jayanti </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 155.8pt; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top-width: initial; border-top-style: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Sunday </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> 06/10/2019 </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Sunday </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 155.8pt; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top-width: initial; border-top-style: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Tuesday </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> 08/10/2019 </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Dussehra </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 155.8pt; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top-width: initial; border-top-style: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Saturday </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> 12/10/2019 </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Second Saturday </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 155.8pt; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top-width: initial; border-top-style: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Sunday </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> 13/10/2019 </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Sunday </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 155.8pt; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top-width: initial; border-top-style: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Sunday </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> 20/10/2019 </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Sunday </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 155.8pt; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top-width: initial; border-top-style: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Saturday </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> 26/10/2019 </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Fourth Saturday </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 155.8pt; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top-width: initial; border-top-style: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Sunday </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> 27/10/2019 </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Sunday </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 155.8pt; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top-width: initial; border-top-style: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Monday </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> 28/10/2019 </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Deepawali </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 155.8pt; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top-width: initial; border-top-style: none; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Tuesday </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> 29/10/2019 </td> <td style="width: 155.85pt; border-top-width: initial; border-style: none solid solid none; border-left-width: initial; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-right-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt;"> Bhai Dooj (reserved) </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Holidays bring with them cheers as well as some inconveniences. You get to enjoy a relaxing time at home or with your other pastimes and hobbies. Holidays are also used to complete some important chores that you had missed out amidst the busy daily routine. Some holidays are used for travels and adventures. Nevertheless, if you wish to use the services of banks and other institutions that go on holiday during public holidays and weekends, you will find yourself strangled. When you face holidays, you must plan well in advance so that you can avoid the inconveniences that come with holidays. Especially this festival season, remember to take cash from ATM’s beforehand so that you can avoid last minute disappointments and bigger queues lined up for money. While holidays can give you so much joy and extra time to finish some important chores, consulting the calendar before the start of holidays and a proper planning can help you make the best of holidays.

List of Public Holidays in Delhi in October 2019

<ul class="summary-list"><li>I went to public school in Ohio, and now my three kids are going to school in New Delhi. </li><li>There's a lottery system to get into the most sought-after schools, which puts pressure on parents.</li></ul>My foray into the Indian school system began with education — not my children's, but my own. I met my husband during my study-abroad semester in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/india-g20-summit-cardboard-cutout-monkeys-scare-macaques-new-delhi-2023-9">New Delhi</a>. We got married in 2010 and made our home there. We now have three sons, aged 10, 8, and 4, who are enrolled in an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/school-classrooms-around-the-world-2017-7">Indian school</a>.I grew up attending a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/best-public-high-schools-in-america-2019-8">public school </a>in suburban <a target="_blank" href="https://www.insider.com/glad-i-accidentally-went-to-ohio-university-instead-of-florida-2023-10">Ohio</a>. My experience living in the megacity of New Delhi and navigating the school system here vastly differs from what I grew up with.Here are my firsthand perspectives on the disparities between schools in India and the US.<h2>Formal schooling starts early</h2>One of the most striking differences I noticed is the age at which formal schooling begins for children in India.In our case, my kids started in a formal pre-K program when they were 3 years old. The immense demand for quality education, especially in India's cities, where competition for school admission is fierce, drives this early start. This leads to the prevailing notion that if you don't enroll your child in the formal school system early, you might miss the window of opportunity to secure a spot in one of the more coveted institutions later.<h2>There's a lot of pressure to get into some schools</h2>School admissions in New Delhi are a high-stakes endeavor, unlike the public-school system I grew up with in the US, where your address mostly dictates which school you attend.The admissions process here is complex and multifaceted, incorporating factors such as proximity to the school and alumni status. But schools also consider things like parents' education levels, giving preference to better-educated parents with the idea that it may signal the family prioritizes education. Even factors like a child's gender are taken into consideration. Historically in India, many families prioritized the education of sons over that of daughters because the sons would continue to care for their parents in old age. Schools, in awarding additional points in admissions consideration to girls, are trying to advocate for girls' education and correct that longstanding gender bias. After students meet these criteria, schools select them through lotteries. The acceptance rates at some of the most sought-after schools are staggeringly low, hovering at around 1%. The pressure on parents to secure their child's admission begins months, if not years, in advance, and this intense competition can be incredibly stressful.<h2>There are more one-day school holidays</h2>I remember growing up with leisurely summer and winter breaks that ranged from three weeks to three months in length. My kids, on the other hand, only enjoy a six-week summer hiatus from mid-May to late June, and a 10-day break in January.However, the Indian school calendar compensates with frequent one-day holidays throughout the year. These single-day "chuttis"— "holidays" in Hindi — encompass an array of religious and public holidays, including Eid, Christmas, Buddha's Birthday, Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, Diwali, various Hindu gods' birthdays, Sikh gurus' birthdays, and national holidays such as Independence Day and Republic Day.<h2>My kids are learning several languages</h2>Most Indian schools adopt a bilingual approach to education. In our case, instructors teach our kids in English, our kids have studied Hindi since kindergarten, and they'll begin learning a third foreign language in the fourth grade. This multilingual approach reflects the diverse linguistic landscape of India and prepares students to communicate effectively in both a country as diverse as India and in the wider world.<h2>There's more emphasis on STEM subjects</h2>Indian schools place significant emphasis on STEM subjects. While they do teach basic grammar, there is often less emphasis on reading full books as part of the curricula.In my children's English textbooks, there are excerpts from works such as "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," "Treasure Island," and "The Jungle Book," but teachers assign few full novels as reading. In contrast, in his environmental-studies class, my fifth grader is delving into topics including human and plant anatomy that I didn't encounter until my freshman year of college in the US. This focus on STEM subjects sometimes comes at the cost of arts and humanities education, requiring parents to supplement their children's learning in these areas outside school.While navigating the Indian education system — and the education system in any country, for that matter — has its own set of challenges, our family has embraced this adventure. We are excited to see how it shapes our children's futures, and opportunities for growth, learning, and adaptation.

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The <keyword id="6354952" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Delhi-Government">Delhi government</keyword> has allowed reopening of bars, public parks and gardens from Monday under a phased easing of restrictions imposed due to the second Covid wave. The <keyword id="154198" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Delhi-Disaster-Management-Authority">Delhi Disaster Management Authority</keyword> (<keyword id="661614" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="DDMA">DDMA</keyword>) in an order on Sunday stated that bars will be allowed to reopen with 50 per cent seating capacity, from 12 pm to 10 pm, from next week. The owners of restaurants and bars will be responsible for strict adherence to Covid safety measures and all official guidelines and norms, it said. Public parks, gardens and golf clubs will be reopened and outdoor yoga <keyword id="51986" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Activities">activities</keyword> will also be allowed, the DDMA stated in its order. Prohibited activities and services, including schools, colleges and educational institutions, cinemas, gyms, spas, all kinds of political, social, cultural, religious gatherings among others will remain closed till further orders or 5 am on June 28. The lockdown was imposed in <keyword id="66" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Delhi">Delhi</keyword> amid a surge in second wave of <keyword id="8763838" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="covid-19">COVID-19</keyword> on April 19. Many restrictions have been lifted in a phased manner with improvement in the <keyword id="9279403" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="covid-situation">Covid situation</keyword>, starting with allowing manufacturing and construction activities on May 31. In its order, the DDMA said it has been observed that the number of coronavirus patients and positivity rate has declined considerably and the overall situation has improved, but due caution and care has to be maintained for consolidating the whole process of COVID 19 management. The prohibited and restricted activities, according to the DDMA order, will continue with effect from 5 AM on Monday till 5 AM on June 28 or further orders, whichever is earlier. Concerned district magistrates, district DCPs, deputy commissioners of municipal corporations and other officials as well as market and resident welfare associations will be responsible for ensuring Covid-appropriate behaviour and other guidelines at the markets, malls, restaurants, bars, public parks and gardens, the order said. "All district magistrates, district DCPs and other authorities concerned will take strict action against the defaulting persons, as per the applicable laws and rules, including closure of such establishments, business premises, weekly markets, public parks and gardens," it said. The owners of the restaurants and bars will be responsible for strict adherence to the prescribed SOPs, all instructions as well as guidelines of the central government and the Delhi government, and compliance of Covid-appropriate behaviour. "In case, any violation is found, strict penal/criminal action will be taken against the owner of the restaurant or bar," DDMA warned. Agencies like the MCD, <keyword id="51127" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="DDA">DDA</keyword>, NDMC that own parks and gardens as well as concerned <keyword id="56158" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="RWA">RWA</keyword>, owners or directors of golf clubs and yoga instructors will be responsible for ensuring strict compliance of Covid-appropriate behaviour, stated the DDMA order. The order further cautioned that a very close watch and supervision will be maintained on the overall functioning of markets, market complexes, malls, restaurants and bars by the district magistrates, DCPs and other authorities concerned. "If in case it is found that the Covid-appropriate behaviour is not being followed or the positivity rate or the number of COVID-19 positive persons start increasing in Delhi, then markets, market complexes, malls, restaurants and bars will be closed forthwith without any loss of time," it warned. Other allowed activities like marriages at court or at home with maximum attendance of 20 persons, funerals with gathering of up to 20 persons, functioning of government and private offices with 50 percent staff, operation of Delhi Metro trains and public transport buses with 50 percent capacity for seating, will continue, added the DDMA order. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/low-skilled-it-jobs-in-india-are-definitely-at-risk-as-per-different-reports/articleshow/83633565.cms">Whether it's half a million or three million — 'low skilled' IT jobs in India are definitely at risk</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/el-salvadors-bitcoin-experiment-is-gaining-momentum-even-if-the-world-bank-doesnt-want-to-lend-its-support/slidelist/83634654.cms">Here’s how El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment is playing out so far — the good, the bad and the ugly</a>

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A particularly harsh punishment was doled out to 16 kindergarten students in a private girls' school in <keyword id="66" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Delhi">Delhi</keyword> for not paying the fees. The children were apparently locked up in a dingy basement for five hours. The incident occurred at <keyword id="6698264" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rabea-Girls-Public-School">Rabea Girls’ Public School</keyword> in Delhi’s <keyword id="6359570" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="chandni-chowk">Chandni Chowk</keyword> area on Monday. According to a report in the <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/kids-locked-in-school-basement-principal-booked/articleshow/64937966.cms">Times Of India</a>, when parents of these little girls went to pick them up, they were not in their classroom. Upon inquiry, they were told that they were in the basement and had not been allowed to attend class since they had not paid the fees. The parents rushed to the basement and found the kids locked in a room that had been bolted from the outside. The parents alleged that their daughters were left in the poorly ventilated room that didn’t even have a fan in this blistering Delhi heat for five hours (7.30AM to 12.30PM). Shabeem Hasan, a complainant, also said that a few kids had to be taken to the hospital. The principal, Farah Diba, however, denied the allegation and told <a href="https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/kejriwal-seeks-report-on-school-girls-lock-up-case201807111323160002/">ANI</a> that the room was a “recreation room” and that the fan had gone for repairs that day. She also claimed that the children were kept under the supervision of two teachers. However, the children <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/kids-locked-in-school-basement-principal-booked/articleshow/64937966.cms">told</a> the police that there were no teachers in the room. Parents also claimed that they had, in fact, paid the fees and even had receipts, but school authorities said they had no way of knowing the fees had been paid as the teachers had not been given the ‘slips’ that would confirm the same. An FIR was lodged at the Hauz Qazi police station later on Monday for illegal confinement under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act. The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights has also reportedly set up an inquiry. Representative image used.

Private school in Delhi locks up 16 kindergarten kids in the basement for not paying fees

<ul><li>The <keyword id="8829783" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="coronavirus-pandemic">coronavirus pandemic</keyword> is showing a declining trend in India, except for two to three states.</li><li>Under the Unlock 5.0 guidelines, schools have gradually reopened in states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Sikkim.</li><li>However, some of the states and union territories (UTs), including New Delhi, have decided against reopening schools citing safety concerns. </li></ul>The coronavirus pandemic is showing a declining trend in India, except for two to three states. In September, India had reported the worst single-day spike of new COVID-19 cases at nearly 100,000. Over the past few days, India has been reporting less than 50,000 cases daily. With it, children across several states — Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Sikkim — have <a href="https://theprint.in/india/education/only-up-is-ready-to-reopen-schools-other-big-states-delay-move-until-october-end/514911/">been masking up</a> and returning to the classroom. However, some of the states and union territories (UTs),<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-schools-to-remain-closed-till-further-orders-manish-sisodia/articleshow/78907214.cms"> including New Delhi</a>, have decided not to re-open schools citing concerns for safety by parents. When the central government initially gave the go-ahead for schools to reopen, Uttar Pradesh was the only big state to consider a phased re-opening. Most of the states decided not to re-open schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s the status of schools across the country — The Indian government, while announcing the guidelines under Unlock 5.0, <a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/education/article/mha-retains-unlock-5-0-guidelines-permissions-on-reopening-schools-in-india-states-to-decide-soon/673813">permitted </a>schools to reopen. However, it left the final decision to state governments based on the on-ground situation. The Punjab government allowed both private and public schools to reopen from October 19 for the students of class 9,10, 11 and 12th. The schools in Punjab are permitted to open for three hours daily and are expected to strictly follow the standard operating procedure. Schools in Haryana’s Gurugram also reopened from October 15 in a graded manner. However, schools <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/gurugram/attendance-picks-up-but-space-concerns-persist-in-gurugram-schools/story-0uenlJaYnF9wA21bxRBL3L.html">reportedly</a> have difficulty finding the space to accommodate everyone and keep inline with social distancing norms. The Uttar Pradesh government also <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/schools-reopening-students-return-to-school-in-noida-after-seven-months-1733323-2020-10-20">allowed </a>private and public schools to reopen from October 15. According to reports, some of the largest private schools in Noida have been equipped with cameras to help parents monitor their children in real-time and allay any concerns. The Himachal Pradesh government <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/himachal-to-open-regular-school-for-classes-9-to-12-from-november-2/story-9JTqJXwYoHhEwSVggfEkiN.html">allowed </a>schools to reopen for the students of class 9 to class 12th from November 2. It also allowed colleges to resume classes. The Delhi government, on the other hand, decided not to open schools. According to Education Minister Manish Sisodiya, all schools shall remain closed till October 31 since parents are still concerned about safety. The West Bengal government has <a href="https://theprint.in/india/education/only-up-is-ready-to-reopen-schools-other-big-states-delay-move-until-october-end/514911/">delayed</a> the decision to re-open schools until after Diwali. Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh have also decided not to reopen schools amid COVID-19. Some of the states like Rajasthan are yet to decide on the <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/rajasthan-schools-may-open-from-november-2-for-classes-10-to-12/articleshow/78885606.cms">reopening </a>of schools. Reports suggest that the government may allow schools to reopen from November 2. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/india-extends-suspension-of-international-commercial-flights-till-november-30/articleshow/78907655.cms">India extends suspension of international commercial flights till November 30</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/india/news/modi-kicks-off-second-leg-of-bihar-campaign-rakes-up-issues-of-ayodhya-and-jungle-raj-at-rally/articleshow/78907531.cms">Modi kicks off second-leg of Bihar campaign — rakes up issues of Ayodhya and 'jungle raj' at rally</a>

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<table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6em; box-shadow: none; width: 914px; font-family: Merriweather; padding-bottom: 10px !important; background-image: inherit !important; background-position: inherit !important; background-size: inherit !important; background-repeat: inherit !important; background-attachment: inherit !important; background-origin: inherit !important; background-clip: inherit !important;"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" style="border-width: 1pt; border-style: solid; border-color: windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 467.5pt;">October 2019 Maharashtra Public Holidays </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.8pt;">Day </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">Date </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">Holiday </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.8pt;">Wednesday </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">02/10/2019 </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">Gandhi Jayanti </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.8pt;">Sunday </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">06/10/2019 </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">Sunday </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.8pt;">Tuesday </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">08/10/2019 </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">Dussehra </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.8pt;">Saturday </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">12/10/2019 </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">Second Saturday </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.8pt;">Sunday </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">13/10/2019 </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">Sunday </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.8pt;">Sunday </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">20/10/2019 </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">Sunday </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.8pt;">Monday </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">21/10/2019 </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">Elections </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.8pt;">Saturday </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">26/10/2019 </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">Fourth Saturday </td></tr><tr><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.8pt;">Sunday </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">27/10/2019 </td><td style="border-top: none rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 0cm 5.4pt; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 155.85pt;">Sunday and Diwali </td></tr></tbody></table> Mumbai is the financial capital of India and the state capital of Maharashtra. We can say Mumbai is the heart of Maharshtra and the Indian businesses. Mumbai residents enjoy a highly busy time all round the year especially on working days. Hence holidays bring them so much relaxation and an opportunity to attend to something important and interesting other than the regular official routine. October 2019 brings with it a number of holidays due to a national event and two religious festivals. Look at the calendar below to understand the Maharashtra public holidays in October 2019 and plan in advance so that you get to use the holidays in the best way possible. Dussehra is an important festival in Maharashtra stretching over for ten days. Thought eh public holiday allows only one day to take off from the work on 8 October 2019 in connection with Dussehra celebrations, most homes in Maharashtra celebrate the ten-day long festival in great religious fervor. Unfortunately, the Diwali falls on a Sunday that leaves the calendar with a single holiday for the weekend as well as for Diwali. Whatever be the thing, make the best use of holidays and plan well in advance to see that you complete your official tasks and financial transactions during the bank working days. This will help you avoid last minute disappointments. See Also: <a data-type="tilCustomLink">List of Public Holidays in Delhi in the month of October 2019</a>

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