The men in Naroop Singh Jhoot and Amit Amin’s photo series, “The Singh Project,” all have three things in common: turbans, beards and the middle name Singh. Yet as the photos show, their personalities — and looks — are extremely diverse.
The Sikh community is often known for its turbans. Sikh men are expected to wear turbans at virtually all times, even while sleeping. But the turbans often lead others to misunderstand or discriminate against Sikhs, so an American Sikh put together a video to try and explain why Sikhs wear turbans, and just how they come to be.
The cornerstone of the military is discipline and conformity. The simplest example can be found in a soldier’s uniform: Everyone dresses the same, everyone acts the same and everyone does the same–and for good reason. But how important is appearance when it comes to the ability to serve? That’s the question Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi, […]