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Traditional Trumps Trendy for Indian 'Idol'

In boost for fading custom, Sikh winner sports turban

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 14, 2007 6:58 PM CST

(Newser) – The winner of "Voice of India," the country's equivalent of "American Idol," is an icon of both music and style, but he prefers tradition to trends. Ishmeet Singh, 18, has gained national recognition as a keshdari Sikh, or one who wears...   Read full story »

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