Browsing Tag: Turban

Sikh culture celebrated at Turban Night

For political science sophomore Abby Craft, wearing a turban on Wednesday evening was a first.
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In Argentina Turbans mean Maharajas?

If you want royal treatment at nightclubs in Argentina, maybe you should consider investing in a turban!
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At the UN, Sikhs Win Turban Case Against France

The UN Human Rights Committee has asked France to submit a report by March 15th on measures it is taking to remedy the violation of the religious freedom of 76 year old Ranjit Singh,who was asked to remove his turban for his ID photo.
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Journey of a Sikher ~ Hat Day

Last week Baltej, who is in Kindergarten, told me that next Wednesday is ‘Hat Day’ at our school. I asked him what that meant and he let me know it would be a day where you could wear a hat to school. Then he asked me if he could wear a dastaar (turban) on ‘Hat Day’, sensing how excited he was about it I told him sure it was a great idea.
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Judge – border guards can order removal of Sikh turbans

Judge Jacek Tyszka ruled that though Warsaw airport border guards had violated his dignity when he was passing through controls at the airport, the action was not illegal under Polish law.
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Freshman dons sacred turban: Jaspreet Gill becomes fourth Sikh to attend school

When freshman Jaspreet Gill first donned the sacred Sikh turban—known as a pagri - at Franklin Elementary School, he was 13 years old. Instantly his friends began acting differently towards him.
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Myth-Buster: Dating & The Sikh Identity

Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, was correct when he stated that “Love is, of all passions, the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart, and the senses.”
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An urban Singh and his turban

MY colleague, Ajitpal Singh, is very excited to be tying the knot tomorrow. But he didn't see the trouble coming -- which was tying his turban, known as the dastaar. Ajitpal's turban woe came to light when I asked Jugjet Singh, another NST employee, why he was in a hurry to leave the office the other day.
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Turbanology: Sikhs Unwrapped ~ Official Guide Book

Following the success of the Arts Council England exhibition “Turbanology: Sikhs Unwrapped” comes a new book highlighting the importance of the Sikh Turban (or Dastaar). The book, on general release now, catalogues the story of the Turban through art and photography.
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Manmohan Singh shouldn't act like a weak PM: Navjot Singh Sidhu [OP~ED]

BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday claimed Sikhs were still becoming victims of mistaken identity across the globe and asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to do something for the dignity of the Turban, the headgear worn by members of the community.
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