Army Allows Sikh Doctor to Wear Beard and Turban
U.S. Army Captain Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi has become the first Sikh to be permitted to keep his turban, beard and long hair while serving on active duty as an emergency room doctor.
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US Government Reverses Ban on Sikh Federal Security Officers Wearing Bana
In what is seen as a landmark civil rights victory for the Sikh community, the US government has allowed Sikhs to serve as federal security officers while keeping their turbans and beards.
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The three pillars of Sikhi
The three pillars or the triple principle underlying Sikh ethics and way of life is naam japna, kirat karni and vand chhakana
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3 states still ban religious clothing for teachers
Teachers have a constitutional right to freedom of religion, but school districts must avoid supporting any religion.
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November 28, 11:00 am
The contest follows a unique selection criterion. The show will be similar to other such contests while there will be few additions/modifications keeping Sikh principles and tenets in mind.
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The Sikh Brand
A Sikh has a brand but he does not have to advertise it. Wherever he goes people turn their eyes to look at his unique appearance, the way people do when a leader arrives.
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Crowning Glory
APKF has planned to open turban clinics across the country within the next six months
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It’s cool to be Sikh, but cooler if you wear a turban
There maybe an answer to the continuing dilemma for the Sikh community – a lack of men wanting to wear a turban.
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Navigating Identity as a Sikh Child
Sonu and Manjinder embody a larger tension within the Sikh community – the internal dilemma among children to remain true to their faith while still fitting in with their peers.
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