Hijab
- Entertainment
Iran bans women from appearing in ads, here’s why
Tehran: In an attempt to uphold the Hijab and chastity laws in the country, Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has barred women from appearing in ads. According to Radio Free…
- World
65% of women wearing hijab denied jobs in Netherlands, Spain and Germany
The state of controversy arose on the communication platforms, coinciding with the circulation of field research showing the extent to which veiled women are exposed to racism and discrimination when they apply…
- India
Karnataka: Muslim educational institutions to establish colleges allowing hijab
Bengaluru: As many as 13 Muslim educational institutions have sought Karnataka government’s permission to set up Pre-University Colleges in Dakshina Kannada which would enable Muslim girl students to wear hijab inside classrooms.…
- India
Protest in Karnataka district in support of wearing hijab in schools, colleges
Dakshina Kannada: Hundreds of women took out a massive rally in Mangaluru city of Dakshina Kannada district in support of wearing hijab in educational institutions under the banner of the Campus Front…
- Television News
Khatron Ke Khiladi 12’s Jannat Zubair aces Hijab styles [Pics]
Mumbai: Actress and social media star Jannat Zubair is one of the most-loved young stars of television industry. She became a household name with the television show, Phulwa, and Tu Aashiqui. Jannat,…
- Bangalore
From hijab to halal, BJP divides to continue its rule in Karnataka
Bengaluru: With Karnataka due for Assembly elections next year, the political scene at ground zero is beginning to heat up. While development is usually part of the discourse in electoral politics, in…
- India
Not allowed to take exam in hijab, students in Jamshedpur protest
Jamshedpur: Controversy erupted at Women’s College in Jamshedpur after some girl students wearing hijab were not allowed to take the exam. There was a ruckus for almost an hour when the college…
- India
Karnataka: Hijab-clad student secures 2nd rank in PUC exam
On June 18, as Karnataka PUC results were being announced, Ilham, a Muslim woman who wears a Hijab, discovered that she had scored overall state second rank in the science stream. Her…
- India
Karnataka: Suspended students shun hijab to attend classes
Bengaluru: In a relief to the Education Department of the Karnataka government, students insisting on wearing hijab have started to shun it and attend classes. Sources said that it is a welcome…
- Bangalore
Karnataka BJP MLA warns of action against students wearing hijab to college
Dakshina Kannada: The hijab row in Karnataka is showing no signs of abating. A section of students continues to wear hijab to classrooms in spite of the action taken by college authorities.…
- India
Karnataka: College suspends 23 girl students for protesting to wear Hijab inside classrooms
Mangaluru: The Uppinangady Government First Grade College management has suspended 23 girl students, who staged a protest demanding permission to wear Hijab inside classrooms last week. The Puttur BJP MLA and the…
- India
Karnataka CET exams: Hijabi students not allowed to enter exam hall
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) announced on Friday that students wearing hijab will not be allowed to enter the examination hall to take the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admissions to…
- India
No Hijab in library, lab, and canteen: Mangaluru University VC
Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka): Mangaluru University Vice-Chancellor Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya made things clear on the Hijab issue that is currently causing an unsettling situation in the coastal district. The vice-chancellor, speaking to reporters, said…
- India
Hijab-clad college students in Karnataka sent back
Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka): Following a statement by Karnataka Education Minister B.C. Nagesh that only uniforms are permissible inside classrooms, authorities at a college in Dakshina Kannada district on Saturday sent back hijab-clad…
- India
Karnataka: Muslim students blame ABVP for anti-hijab protest
Mangalore: Karnataka’s hijab row seems to have resurfaced, as Muslim students on Thursday protested outside the District Collectorate in Mangalore seeking action against the protest held at Mangalore University. The Muslim girls,…
