Workers in Oregon will be able to wear a turban on the job under a bill passed by the state Legislature that protects religious practices for almost everyone, except public school teachers.
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.
"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."
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.
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.
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.
"Earlier, we had seen that a turbaned character is portrayed in a comical sense to add some humour to the movie. But now a turbaned hero sporting a beard is shown as a central character."
Vice President Joe Biden, last Thursday suddenly found himself facing a barrage of questions by a bunch of young Sikh students in the small town of Lodi, New Jersey.
These comments of British Generals regarding the Sikhs and their Turban are important and, I hope, helpful for the two Sikhs who joined the army in the USA and are facing identity issues with the army.
The remarkable event was supported with light spiritual music which soaked the environment with a feeling of bliss and harmony. The students were seen rejoicing.
Sikhs across the country and here locally are outraged over two men who want to join the military, but will have to give up articles of their faith while in uniform.
In a first of its kind, a turbaned Indian American Sikh named Sonny Caberwal who is in India these days, has become the international face of the prestigious German men's magazine GQ.
Every few weeks, we see reports by journalists that reinforce a well-known reality - many Sikh men in Punjab are cutting their hair and removing their turbans.
On Wednesday, the government in the northern Sikh-dominated state of Punjab passed a resolution in the state assembly, demanding France lift the ban there.
