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Aussie Army Welcomes Sikhs: SPECIAL helmets that accommodate turbans and uniforms incorporating burkas are part of a push to build a more diverse Australian Army...
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NY City Council Calls for End to MTA ‘Turban Branding’: Several New York City Council members joined the Sikh Coalition at a June 16 rally in front of City Hall calling for the Metropolitan Transit Authority to end its policy of requiring Sikh employees to wear the company’s logo on their turbans.
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California Police Chiefs Reaffirm Acceptance of Sikh Identity: "We have no policy which precludes an employee of the Sikh faith from wearing a turban or beard (or possession of a kirpan) during their employment with us."
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Sikhs Challenge U.S. Army's Ban on Turbans, Beards: Military service is in Capt. Kamaljit Singh Kalsi's blood.
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Meet Simmarpal Singh, the Peanut Prince of Argentina!: Meet Simmarpal Singh, the Peanut Prince of Argentina.
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Pentagon reviews US army policy on Sikhs: On behalf of Defense Secretary Robert Gates, the Pentagon has informed the Sikh Coalition, that it is reviewing current regulations preventing a US Sikh national from serving the army on the grounds that they wear turban.
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NPR Station Carries Op-Ed Highlighting Challenges for Sikh Air Travelers: The local Northern California National Public Radio Station – KQED – carried a “Perspectives” piece by a debate coach talking about the challenges her Sikh student faces every time he clears security at a U.S. airport.
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Inspirational Music Video: The message to Sikh men of the latest Punjabi music video by artist, Taranampreet: "Don’t come around without unshorn hair and turban!"
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Khalsa Diwan Society New Westminster remembers the Kamagata Maru and takes part in local outreach programs: Once again the past weekend was busy one for the members of the Khalsa Diwan Society New Westminster.
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Sikhs are Especially Prone to Vitamin D Deficiency Issues: I encourage all my brothers and sisters in the Sikh faith to get their blood tested as soon as possible for vitamin D and to learn to optimize their levels.
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