Hijab
- India
Hijab ban: Two of the petitioners denied entry to class 12 exams
Udupi: Two hijab petitioners, who began the hijab protest which turned into a major crisis in the state and went on to become an international issue, were on Friday sent back for insisting…
- India
Karnataka: Hijab not allowed during II PUC exams, says BC Nagesh
Bengaluru: Students wearing hijab will not be allowed to write the crucial annual II PUC examination in Karnataka, state Minister for Education B.C. Nagesh said on Tuesday. “All students must follow rules on…
- World
Meet 36-year-old Fajila who may become first British politician to wear ‘niqab’
Satyen Mohapatra London: While Indian women continue to struggle with the Hijab controversy, a Muslim mother is contesting for a political office in Britain and may become the first British politician to…
- India
Muslim groups slam Al Qaeda chief’s bid to meddle in hijab row
New Delhi: After an alleged video released by Al Qaeda Chief Ayman Al Zawahiri praising college student Muskaan Zainab Khan, who raised ‘Allahu Akbar’ slogans in response to ‘Jai Shri Ram’ during…
- India
Al-Qaeda chief uses Karnataka hijab row to target democracy in India
New Delhi: Al-Qaeda chief Ayman Al-Zawahiri has used the recent Hijab controversy in Karnataka to target democracy in India, saying “we must stop being deceived by the mirage of the pagan Hindu…
- Featured News
Whose Hijab is it? Chennai group parodies Hinduva bigots in video
On a hot and humid lazy afternoon a little Muslim girl wearing a hijab minding her business is walking to school. Suddenly she is he hounded by a group of right wing…
- Opinions
Viewpoint: Hijab, Muslim women and Karnataka HC judgement
Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam It is an obligatory duty of every society to secure women’s rights, making their freedom certain, granting equality and protection by all means. Islam and the Qur’an have…
- India
Resigned to uphold my dignity: Ex-principal on hijab harassment
Mumbai: Ex-principal Dr. Battull Hammid who has recently alleged harassment from her colllege’s management over her wearing a hijab, said that she had resigned after deciding to speak up to uphold her…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Seven teachers suspended for allowing Hijab-clad girls inside exam hall
Bengaluru: Seven teachers who were on examination duty have been suspended for allowing Hijab-clad girls to appear for the exam. The teachers were on the duty at CS Patil girls high school…
- India
Karnataka SSLC exams: Hijab clad invigilator suspended
Bengaluru: First day of the SSLC (Class 10) exams was conducted peacefully across Karnataka amid hijab row. Most of the students gave their exams in uniform and only a few abstained and…
- Middle East
Bahrain: Indian restaurant sealed after veiled woman denied entry
An Indian restaurant in Bahrain was shut down by authorities after a veiled woman was denied entry into the restaurant. The incident took place at the Bahrain Lanterns – an Indian restaurant…
- India
Hijab ban: Students, CFI activists hold protest at Jamia Milia
Activists of the Campus Front of India (CFI) and students of the Jamia Milia Islamia University and held an impromptu protest within the premises of the varsity, on Thursday, against the Karnataka…
- Bangalore
Hijab issue: Bengaluru activist Pasha is hopeful of better verdict in SC
J.S. Ifthekhar Hyderabad: Muslims should seek guidance of scholars and Ulema in religious matters. Approaching courts in every religious issue could prove harmful. This opinion was expressed by Karnataka’s social activist and…
- India
Maharashtra college principal alleges harassment over hijab, resigns
A hijab-wearing Muslim woman, the principal of a law college in Maharashtra resigned from her post following harassment for wearing a hijab on the campus. Dr Battull Hammid a hijab-wearing Dawoodi Bohra…
- Opinions
A Hijabi girl winning 16 medals proves a point to anti-Hijab forces
A girl with Hijab bags 16 gold medals in studies gives a bold reply to all those who are for its ‘ban’ in the educational institutions of the country. Meet Hijabi Bushra…
