Protests in Montreal over proposed religious garb ban

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 12:16

The prohibition of headscarves, turbans and other religious garments is part of a proposed overhaul of the Canadian province`s "Charter of Values."

Protests in Montreal over proposed religious garb ban

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 12:16

The prohibition of headscarves, turbans and other religious garments is part of a proposed overhaul of the Canadian province`s "Charter of Values."

BJP`s SS Ahluwalia demands PM`s intervention in London turban

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 20:49

Bharatiya Janata Party Vice President SS Ahluwalia Sunday sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s immediate intervention in the row over Sikhs wearing turbans in the United Kingdom.

Sikhs formally allowed to wear turbans instead of helmets in Oz

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 12:28

The Australian government have made some changes to compulsory bicycle helmet laws to exempt people who wear turbans for their religion.

Govt seeking `practical` solution on turban issue

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012, 23:09

Govt assured Parl that it has been regularly taking up with France the sensitive issue of ban on Sikhs wearing turbans in schools and trying to work out a "practical solution" as the law there does not permit display of religion.

RS condemns removal of Sikhs` turbans overseas

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 16:17

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday condemned the incidents of forcing Sikhs to remove their turbans in the name of security, particularly in Italy.

Sikh crew asked to remove turbans at Milan airport

Last Updated: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 21:19

A Sikh pilot and a crew member of a Jet Airways flight were asked to take off their turbans during a security check at Milan airport.

‘Turbans, headscarves’ to be part of official staff uniforms for London Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, August 7, 2011, 12:47

London 2012 Olympic organizers are planning to introduce turbans and headscarves as part of their official staff uniforms.

PM invokes dosa, turbans to show closeness with Africa

Last Updated: Thursday, May 26, 2011, 18:30

Noting that many millennia ago, Africa and India were joined as one landmass, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh invoked the South Indian dish of `dosa` to show the similarity between them.