Turban

Sikh Uber driver held at gunpoint, racially abused by passenger in US; activists demand strict action against accused

A Sikh Uber driver was allegedly held at gunpoint by a passenger who said "I hate turban people" and asked racial questions regarding his nationality and his allegiance to the US, media reports said

Woman threatens to 'rip off' turban of Sikh man in Canada, club where incident occurred apologises

A Sikh man was asked to remove his turban by a woman in a Canadian club who threatened to "rip" off the head covering and heckled him with racist remarks, according to a media report

'Desecration' of Sikh man's turban in Pakistan leads to blasphemy case

Five employees of a transport company and the owner of a bus terminal were booked under blasphemy law for desecrating a Sikh passenger's turban in Pakistan.

Sikh-American actor Waris Ahluwalia barred from flight over turban dispute

A Sikh-American actor has been barred from boarding a New York-bound Aeromexico flight after he refused to remove his turban during a security check.

Sikhs in Britain can now wear turbans at workplaces

Sikhs in Britain will no longer face legal action for wearing turbans in majority of workplaces after the government announced a new set of rules on Thursday.

Sikh youth removes turban to save 4 people from drowning during Ganesh immersion

A 24-year-old Sikh set aside religious code by removing his turban to save four youth from drowning in a canal in Sangrur, Punjab.

Discriminated due to his turban, Sikh postman wins battle against Disney

A Sikh postman employed with Disney alleged that he was being segregated from customers at the park due to violating what they called a 'look policy'

Sikh samaritan who removed turban to help wounded boy receives top police award

A 22-year-old 'Sikh samaritan' in New Zealand, who made global headlines after he broke religious protocol by removing his turban to help a profusely

Sikh denied entry in New Zealand club for wearing turban

A Sikh man working in New Zealand was barred from a club because of his turban, prompting him to lodge a complaint alleging religious discrimination.

Sikh student can join US Army without removing turban, cutting hair, says US Court

A Sikh college student will be able to join the US Army, without being forced to cut his hair, shave his beard or stop wearing his turban thanks to a Washington court ruling.