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 ...

Women across the country are having their civil rights blatantly violated while in police custody. On the morning of April 25 ...

On Jan. 8, 1936, Reza Shah Pahlavi of Iran banned women's veils and headscarves in public, including schools, universities and offices. The ban sparked a social rift that continues today.

Historically, in times of external threats, women’s bodies have been at the centre as the most contended element of the ...

That was 24 years ago, when she was a young Muslim teenager who wore a hijab, an Islamic head covering, everywhere — including on roller coasters — to honor her faith. Fast forward to Sept.

Sara describes making the decision to wear the hijab when she started secondary school. She talks to her friend India about how it made her feel nervous, but they both soon got used to it.

Bangladesh's army has allowed women soldiers to wear hijab with their official uniforms, local media reported on Monday. “A decision was made in principle … on Sept. 3, granting approval to ...

Celebrate your baby’s individuality by giving her a unique name. “A lot of people try to create something unique by taking a name like Madeline and spelling it M-A-D-E-L-Y-N-N,” Laura ...

Excessive, but not so surprising. In the span of a month, Nilufar herself had been stopped three times by authorities for wearing a hijab in public. “Nowadays, as soon as you go outside ...

Master craftsman Simon Parfett and his team help people with a little land or a beautiful garden generate extra income by creating their own unique B&B.

1 in Unique Egypt, with vast swaths of desert in its east and west and the rich Nile River Valley at its heart, is site to one of the world’s earliest and greatest civilizations. Its location at ...

India look to secure their number one spot in the World Test Championship table as they begin the last stretch of the curent WTC cycle with the two-Test series against Bangladesh. A win would tip ...