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In memory of a giant: Sardar Teja Singh Samundri

It is to true giants, heroes and martyrs such as Teja Singh Samundri that today’s young must return
Published on Jul 16, 2023 09:44 PM IST

'Inherent biases a challenge': Advocacy group on Sikh man's forced beard shaving

Corrections officials forcibly cut off Surjit Singh's beard in Yuma county jail.
Published on Jun 02, 2021 11:06 AM IST

Sikh immigrant forced to shave beard in US prison, advocacy groups demand probe

This undated photograph shows Surjit Singh, who is seeking a civil rights investigation after corrections officials forcibly cut off his beard.
Published on May 30, 2021 04:15 PM IST

Sikh school-bus driver recounts years of workplace abuse, bias

Sikhs in America have been targeted for verbal, and physical abuse, mistaken, mostly, for West Asians because of their turban and beard.
Updated on May 29, 2019 10:57 PM IST

Gucci’s ‘Indy Full Turban’ draws criticism

The turban in question -- and several other versions of it in different colours -- actually debuted on the runway in February 2018.
Updated on May 17, 2019 01:15 PM IST

US man jailed for attacking Indian-origin Sikh cab driver with hammer in Seattle

Swarn Singh was assaulted by Rory Benson in Seattle in December 2017.
Published on Dec 20, 2018 10:36 AM IST

Amazon sells doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image; faces outrage

Doormats and rugs with the image of the Golden Temple were reportedly sold on Amazon, drawing a strong reaction form a prominent Sikh body .
Updated on Dec 19, 2018 03:44 PM IST

US Sikhs celebrate Turban Day at Times Square

Sikhs tie turbans to mark the ‘Turban Day’ celebrations at the Times Square in New York on Saturday.
Updated on Apr 08, 2018 08:56 PM IST