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Lenskart standardises style guide following ‘bindi vs hijab’ religious expression row

After a viral document led to “religious bias” allegations, Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal apologises for “incorrect” old policy and issues new guide explicitly welcoming bindis, tilaks, and hijabs

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