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Karnataka Revokes 2022 Order, Allows Hijab, Sacred Thread In Schools
The fresh order formally revokes the earlier directive that had required strict adherence to uniforms without religious symbols, a move that had sparked a political flashpoint centred on the wearing of the hijab.
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No Ban On Sikh Turbans In Public Spaces In France: French Embassy
French embassy in Delhi today said there was no ban on wearing turbans in public space while reacting to a charge by a Sikh organisation that the community has been fighting for their rights in France.
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Students Protest Against International Basketball Federation Over Turban Ban Issue
India's U-18 basketball player Anmol Singh and students played a local match with their turbans on, protesting against the discrimination meted out to Sikh players during Asian Championship in China.
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International Basketball Federation Delays Decision to Lift Ban on Turbans
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Thursday announced that it will not reverse an article which bans players from wearing dastaars (turbans) on the court. Instead, FIBA will delay its decision.
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US Sikhs, Lawmakers Protest Basketball Ban on Turbans
Two US lawmakers, including the lone Indian-American Congressman, have joined Sikh community groups in protesting the world basketball body FIBA's delay in reviewing the discriminatory policy against Sikh basketball players who wear turbans.
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India to Protest Turban Ban at International Basketball Federation Meet
Sikh basketball players were made to remove their turbans (patkas), an article of their faith, hurting their religious sensitivity and angering Indians. Launched on July 26, the petition addressed to
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US Lawmakers Urge International Basketball Federation to End Ban on Sikh Players Wearing Turbans
In a letter to the International Basketball Federation president Yvan Mainini, 21 Congress members led by Democrat Ami Bera, the lone Indian-American Congressman and Joe Crowley, a former chair of the India caucus, took up cudgels on behalf of the Sikh players.
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FIBA to Review Ban on Turbans in Basketball Games
Trying to douse the hurt sentiments of Sikh and Muslim players, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is ready to review its rule which prevents cagers from wearing headgear for religious reasons.
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US lawmakers urge Pentagon to allow Sikhs leeway in military attire
Lawmakers urged the Pentagon on Monday to lift a virtual ban on Sikhs serving in the US armed forces by easing the military-uniform policy to enable Sikhs to wear beards, long hair and turbans in accordance with the customs of their religion.
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New York OKs Sikh turbans for train drivers
New York's mass transit system will allow Sikh and Muslim employees to wear religious headgear after settlement on Wednesday of a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination against workers from those faiths.
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Turban controversy at Shimla school
Vice President M. Hamid Ansari's alma mater St. Edward's School here has refused to allow Sikh students to wear full-sized turban, parents alleged on Thursday. They were told to wear "patka" or "under-turban" only. The school denied imposing any rest
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Lift ban on turbans: Sikhs to US military
An influential Sikh group in the US has planned to launch a campaign this Vaisakhi, demanding the US Army to end its ban on turban. Sikh Coalition said that on April 14 it would file a formal complaint with DDIG on behalf of two Sikh medical professionals, who have been told by the Army to remove their turbans and cut their unshorn hair and beards ...
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Karnataka Revokes 2022 Order, Allows Hijab, Sacred Thread In Schools
The fresh order formally revokes the earlier directive that had required strict adherence to uniforms without religious symbols, a move that had sparked a political flashpoint centred on the wearing of the hijab.
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No Ban On Sikh Turbans In Public Spaces In France: French Embassy
French embassy in Delhi today said there was no ban on wearing turbans in public space while reacting to a charge by a Sikh organisation that the community has been fighting for their rights in France.
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Students Protest Against International Basketball Federation Over Turban Ban Issue
India's U-18 basketball player Anmol Singh and students played a local match with their turbans on, protesting against the discrimination meted out to Sikh players during Asian Championship in China.
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International Basketball Federation Delays Decision to Lift Ban on Turbans
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Thursday announced that it will not reverse an article which bans players from wearing dastaars (turbans) on the court. Instead, FIBA will delay its decision.
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US Sikhs, Lawmakers Protest Basketball Ban on Turbans
Two US lawmakers, including the lone Indian-American Congressman, have joined Sikh community groups in protesting the world basketball body FIBA's delay in reviewing the discriminatory policy against Sikh basketball players who wear turbans.
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India to Protest Turban Ban at International Basketball Federation Meet
Sikh basketball players were made to remove their turbans (patkas), an article of their faith, hurting their religious sensitivity and angering Indians. Launched on July 26, the petition addressed to
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US Lawmakers Urge International Basketball Federation to End Ban on Sikh Players Wearing Turbans
In a letter to the International Basketball Federation president Yvan Mainini, 21 Congress members led by Democrat Ami Bera, the lone Indian-American Congressman and Joe Crowley, a former chair of the India caucus, took up cudgels on behalf of the Sikh players.
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FIBA to Review Ban on Turbans in Basketball Games
Trying to douse the hurt sentiments of Sikh and Muslim players, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is ready to review its rule which prevents cagers from wearing headgear for religious reasons.
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US lawmakers urge Pentagon to allow Sikhs leeway in military attire
Lawmakers urged the Pentagon on Monday to lift a virtual ban on Sikhs serving in the US armed forces by easing the military-uniform policy to enable Sikhs to wear beards, long hair and turbans in accordance with the customs of their religion.
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New York OKs Sikh turbans for train drivers
New York's mass transit system will allow Sikh and Muslim employees to wear religious headgear after settlement on Wednesday of a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination against workers from those faiths.
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Turban controversy at Shimla school
Vice President M. Hamid Ansari's alma mater St. Edward's School here has refused to allow Sikh students to wear full-sized turban, parents alleged on Thursday. They were told to wear "patka" or "under-turban" only. The school denied imposing any rest
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Lift ban on turbans: Sikhs to US military
An influential Sikh group in the US has planned to launch a campaign this Vaisakhi, demanding the US Army to end its ban on turban. Sikh Coalition said that on April 14 it would file a formal complaint with DDIG on behalf of two Sikh medical professionals, who have been told by the Army to remove their turbans and cut their unshorn hair and beards ...
