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Working 5-days a week should be encouraged with additional hours of work every day. The number of restricted holidays should be increased than everyone taking leave on public holidays. "Let us work efficiently," said Karnataka Social Welfare Minister Priyank Kharge.

Malayalam actress Mamta Mohandas, who is just back in Kerala from an extended holiday in Los Angeles, has made a controversial statement on sexual abuse in India.

The district collectors have declared Monday (16 July) as a holiday for educational institutions in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Thrissur

Bollywood's sparkling father-son duo, Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, who are currently enjoying their holiday in Russia, was spotted at St Petersburg

However, keeping certain important things in mind could get you that well-earned vacation time. Here's a list of 7 useful tips which will make this challenging task easier for you.