In a landmark case in September 2008, a Brisbane private school was forced to back down on a strict uniform policy that would have forced a Sikh boy to cut his hair and remove his turban.

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Turbans, which come in a variety of colours, are a part of the Sikh identity and culture. Gill filed a complaint against WorkSafe, and the Ministry of Labour before the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.

An Indian boy comes to his side ... Every morning, many Sikh men and even women carefully tie their turbans with pride, covering their long hair with the fabric, and it serves as a means of ...

They are preparing for their Dastar Bandi. The turban is the most visible symbol of Sikh pride and identity. The turban is an eight metre long piece of cloth. It is used by Sikh men to hold their ...

“We’ve seen how young Sikh students have been denied admission in schools because of their turban or patka (a simpler version of the turban worn by young Sikh boys). I know many Sikhs who were ...

Bringing Punjabi pride and royalty to New York City's biggest fashion event, Diljit walked the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum wearing a turban (a symbol of Sikh identity), a kurta ...