Dress Code

Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri rejects award over museums kaffiyeh ban

Indian-origin author Jhumpa Lahiri declined the prestigious 2024 Isamu Noguchi Award in protest of the Noguchi Museum's recently implemented dress code policy

New Indian dress code to replace colonial convocation attire in med schools

The government stated that the use of black robes and caps, a colonial legacy from the British, in convocations needs to be changed

Hijab ban in Mumbai college explained: Supreme Court to hear plea on Aug 9

Chembur Trombay Education Society's N G Acharya and D K Marathe College introduced a new dress code banning religious attire and religious identifiers within the college premises

This village panchayat will file an FIR if you are seen roaming in shorts

The Gujrani village panchayat in Haryana's Bhiwani district decided to ban wearing half pants or shorts after it was observed that 'many inappropriately dressed youths were roaming in the village'

Modi takes 3rd time oath as PM in white kurta, churidar with blue jacket

Modi paired his dress with black shoes for the swearing-in ceremony at the forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhavan

Best of BS Opinion: Decoding India's dress code, Instant settlement & more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Decoding India's dress code

…is a cultural swaraj under way?

Dress code for devotees at Jagannath temple in Puri from Jan 1; details

The Jagannath temple police and the temple servitors would keep an eye on anyone wearing indecent clothes, said a temple official

Nehru jackets, Manipuri turbans: New dress code for Parliament staff

The uniforms have been designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)

Temples in Maharashtra begin dress code 'vastra sanhita' for devotees

Ripped jeans, transparent and tight clothing will no longer be allowed in 100 temples across Maharashtra, more temples may follow suit

No lungi-nighty outdoors: Noida society issues dress code, withdraws later

A Greater Noida group housing society issued a dress code for its residents, advising them not to wear 'lungis' or 'nighties' within the complex, only to withdraw the diktat on Wednesday. The dress code was issued via a notice by the residents' body of Himsagar Apartments on June 10 following a complaint about objectionable dressing by some residents. "All of you are expected to take care of your behaviour and dressing when venturing out in the society so that nobody gets a chance to raise any objection. Your children also learn from you. Hence, it is requested to you that lungi or nighty, which are worn inside homes, should not be used outdoors, the notice issued by the secretary of the residents' body stated. However, the move drew divergent reactions from the residents and apparently hurt" the sentiments of some, prompting the society to withdraw it after four days. "The notice related to the dress code on June 10 was issued on the basis of a complaint raised by some residents.

What we know about Iran's notorious 'morality police' and how it operates

This force has been patrolling the streets of Iran since 2006, arbitrarily enforcing its strict dress code

UP: Order on teachers' dress code in Shahjahanpur revoked after protests

The dress code order for government teachers in the district has been withdrawn following protests

The T-shirt wars

Evolution of a cultural symbol

People shift to comfortable office wears as workplaces reopen amid Covid

After working remotely in sweats and yoga pants for two years, many Americans are rethinking their wardrobes to balance comfort and professionalism as offices reopen

An Egyptian statue, the hijab debate, and a case for women in public space

Studies show that tribals, Muslims and Dalits have the highest proportion of poor. Equipping women in these communities to be employed is a societal good and an economic imperative, writes T N Ninan

US Air Force updates dress code integrating all religions including Sikhs

The policy also clarifies that O-6 level commanders can approve an airman's request for such accommodation in no more than 30 days

A new book illustrates Bollywood's deep influence on the way we dress

100 Iconic Bollywood Costumes is a collection of unspoken stories behind the drapes, writes Veer Arjun Singh

Dress hierarchy

A leading public sector bank has an informal dress code for all its male managerial staff