New York police to allow Sikh officers to wear turbans
The New York Police Department (NYPD) will now allow Sikh officers to wear turbans and beards marking another milestone for members of the religion to wear the symbols of the faith in security jobs.
Dec 29, 2016, 22:38 PM ISTNYPD to allow Sikh officers to wear turbans, beards
New York Police Commissioner James O'Neill announced the measures being taken towards ensuring religious accommodation to its officers.
Dec 29, 2016, 11:50 AM ISTSikh comedian forced to remove turban at US airport
Turbans are mandatory in public for Sikh men, and are worn to protect the hair, as well as to convey a sense of identity.
Feb 23, 2016, 13:32 PM ISTSikh men harassed, denied access to US stadium due to turbans
Their humiliation was not-yet complete and their car was subjected to a search by a bomb-sniffing dog.
Dec 14, 2015, 15:34 PM IST