Hijab

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Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Don’t ‘weaponise’ hijab, time to be more flexible

The question about the hijab is a political issue. And we must get at the facts as to why and when the issue became a contentious one

17 Mar 2022 11:54 PM

Female Muslim students wearing burqa and hijab talk to a police officer during their protest, outside the Shivamogga District collector's office, in Shivamogga, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Hijab not essential practice of Islam: Karnataka govt to HC

AG said that the practice of wearing hijab must pass the test of Constitutional morality & individual dignity outlined in Sabrimala verdict

19 Feb 2022 12:14 AM

The woman was told that she could keep her job only if she took off her hijab by her line manager who said that wearing hijab would spoil the company's image as an 'all-embracing' workplace. (Representational Image | AFP)

Woman told to either stop wearing hijab at workplace or resign in Pak

The incident caused an uproar on social media, leading to the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Jawwad Kadir of Creative Chaos company.

20 Oct 2018 11:40 AM

The response on social media was largely positive (Photo: Twitter)

Nike launches 'sporting hijab' meant to make sport more comfortable for Muslim women

Although sporting hijabs have been around for several years, Nike is the first major brand to enter this market.

17 Sep 2018 3:25 PM

Mission impossible made possible

A powerful account of an Iranian woman’s flight for freedom against wearing the Hijab under compulsion.

19 Aug 2018 1:08 AM

A woman can wear a hijab as a sign of modesty, yet still embrace all of the rights and opportunities enjoyed by Western women. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

Mystic Mantra: Nothing veiled about the hijab

Muslim women choose to wear the hijab as a way of showing self-control, power and agency.

22 Jun 2018 1:04 AM

Nowhera Shaik, national president of MEP

Why is a mysterious hijab-clad lady contesting every seat in Karnataka?

Ms Shaik is not a comical entrant of that genre. There has been widespread demand for her party’s ticket.

27 Apr 2018 12:39 AM

Culturally and geographically, burqa may be considered as more Indian than Western attire such as shirt-pants. Questioning its usage and that of other religious symbols is nothing else but manipulating false notions to target particular communities.

Targeting ‘religious identity’: Manipulated notions!

When noise is made about dress, with specific focus on its religious nature, it is important to analyse it totally.

04 Apr 2018 12:48 AM

However, the college refuted the claims and said that she had been restrained from wearing the full burqa and veil. (Representational Image)

Bombay HC allows student to attend college wearing hijab

The student also sought permission to appear for the repeated batch of the first year exam which was to be held in the summer.

16 Mar 2018 6:33 AM

A final year BDS student from Orkatteri in Kozhikode, she was awarded the title of the strongest woman of Kerala thrice by the state's Powerlifting Association. (Facebook/ Majiziya Bhanu)

Hijab wearing bodybuilder breaking stereotypes, wins at Mr Kerala

The event was organised by body lifting Association and Majiziya Bhanu won best woman fitness physique.

10 Mar 2018 3:15 PM

Neena Lall, the head-teacher of St Stephen’s School in east London, has been in the eye of the storm over a decision to ban the hijab for girls under eight years, a decision she was forced to reverse in January amid backlash from the community. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin principal in UK harassed online over hijab ban in school

A complaint has now been filed with local police in Newham, east London, about emails, Facebook posts and other social media messages.

18 Feb 2018 6:24 PM

‘All female stewardesses must wear a 'jilbab' (headscarf) Muslim fashion in accordance with the rules of sharia,’ the authorities said in the letter. (Photo: File/Representational)

Orthodox Indonesian province makes hijab mandatory for flight attendants

Aceh is the only province in the predominantly Muslim country to implement Islamic law.

31 Jan 2018 6:28 PM

It is not the first time L'Oreal advertising campaign to promote diversity has foundered because of controversial social media comments by a model. (Photo: Instagram | amenaofficial)

Hijab model Amena Khan pulls out of L’Oreal campaign over anti-Israel tweets

The French cosmetics giant last week selected her to be the first woman in a hijab for a mainstream shampoo campaign.

23 Jan 2018 2:38 PM

The advertisement had a diverse cast of women with different hairstyles, donned in neutral colours with soothing block backgrounds. (Instagram Screengrab/ Amenaoffoicial)

L'Oreal Paris latest ad stars Hijab-wearing model

In the advert, the model, Amena Khan, a British beauty blogger, is seen donning a pale-pink headscarf, better known as a hijab.

22 Jan 2018 9:52 AM

Under the UK's Department for Education guidelines, uniform policy is a matter for individual head-teachers and their governing bodies. (Photo: Representational | AP)

UK school wants govt to ban hijab, fasting for children

St Stephen's School in Newham, east London, became one of the first schools in the country to ban the hijab for girls under eight in 2016.

14 Jan 2018 4:47 PM

'He tried cutting (off) my hijab two times; I felt really scared and confused, I didn't feel comfortable that people are doing this,' the victim said later. (Photo: Representational)

Unidentified assailant attacks 11-yr-old Canadian girl for wearing hijab

Police described the assailant as an Asian male of about 20, wearing a black hoodie and glasses; nearly 6 feet tall and with a medium build.

13 Jan 2018 8:19 AM

The incident took place at an outlet in London (Photo: AFP)

McDonald's apologises after video of staff asking woman to remove hijab goes viral

The video showing staff denying service to the woman for her attire caused outrage on social media.

03 Dec 2017 6:24 PM

Ibtihaj herself talked about how the doll made her feel included given the fact that she had felt excluded in so many ways before. (Photo: AP)

A new look: Barbie now wears a hijab

Barbies have hardly been symbols of either feminism or modesty or female achievement.

24 Nov 2017 12:07 AM

New hijab-wearing Barbie modelled on Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad

Barbie makers say they will sell a doll modeled after Ibtihaj Muhammad, an American fencer who competed in last year's Olympics om hijab.

14 Nov 2017 6:11 PM

Derakhshani was awarded the titles Woman Grandmaster and International Master by the World Chess Federation in 2016. (Photo: Screengrab)

Chess player banned by Iran national team over hijab joins US team

Dorsa Derakhshani refused to wear the headscarf, known as the hijab, during a February competition in Gibraltar.

03 Oct 2017 12:19 PM

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