College in Karnataka bans burqa on campus
The Sri Subrahmanyeshwara First Grade College run by the Sri Kukke Subrahmanya Temple in Karnataka has reintroduced the ban on burqa on its campus disregarding the advice of the Deputy Commissioner ag
Woman in veil to run for French presidency
A woman in France who defied the ban on wearing burqa on Thursday said she would stand against President Nicolas Sarkozy in the next election.
Kenza Drider, 32, spoke of her candidacy on Thursday aft
Muslim leaders condemn burqa ban in France
Condemning the ban imposed on 'burqa' in France, Muslim leaders and clerics on Thursday said the "undemocratic" move violates basic human rights and appealed to the government to raise the issue with the European nation.