With representatives from 186 nations set to converge in less than four weeks, Baku stands ready to illuminate the world’s ...

I’m off for a few days. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. A few months ago we received an email from the Big Boss (head of our ...

At various points, not only hijabs but also, for example, men’s beards were criticized and banned,” explained Resehtnyak. For men, adhering to Islamic dress requirements is relatively ...

Hijabs have been banned in schools since 2007 and public institutions since 2009. But in June, parliament passed a law banning “clothes alien to Tajik culture,” a term the government often ...

Since 2004, France has had a law banning conspicuous religious symbols and garments in public schools, including hijabs and kippahs as well as large Christian crosses. Such policies have inspired ...

Out of the blue, according to the complaint, one student asked, “Why did France ban the hijab?” Protopappas said she responded by thanking the student and then giving the class some background about ...

Amazon has officially announced that the much-awaited Great Indian Festival sale is approaching soon. The e-commerce giant is gearing up to offer massive discounts and exciting offers across a ...

OTTAWA - French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say their governments will collaborate more on issues ranging from the war in Ukraine to foreign interference, as they ...

Both governments have overseen measures that limit the role of religion in the public sphere. Since 2004, France has had a law banning conspicuous religious symbols and garments in public schools, ...

One of the most notable symbols of this shift is the increasing acceptance of hijabs or headscarves as part of military uniforms, signalling a growing recognition of the importance of personal faith ...