US Air Force Permits Indian-Origin To Wear Tilak In Uniform

In the US Air Force, an Indian-origin Darshan Shah, was permitted to wear a Tilak Chandlo while on duty. On being asked the reason to wear Tilak, Shah responded, ''It’s my way of getting through hardships and difficulties in life. It provides me guidance." Notably, Shah sought a religious waiver for the same and received international support. He said, this is the first time, something like this happened.