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Restaurant owner apologises after couple denied entry over Indian attire, says no dress code

The Times of India
Restaurant owner apologises after couple denied entry over Indian attire, says no dress code
Today
Delhi restaurant-bar comes under fire as they refuse entry to a couple clad in Indian attire. Netizens rage at 'colonial mindset'

The Economic Times
Delhi restaurant-bar comes under fire as they refuse entry to a couple clad in Indian attire. Netizens rage at 'colonial mindset'
Today
'We will not tolerate such discrimination': Delhi restaurant owner apologises after couple denied entry over Indian attire; scraps dress code after outrage

The Times of India
'We will not tolerate such discrimination': Delhi restaurant owner apologises after couple denied entry over Indian attire; scraps dress code after outrage
Today
Here’s what’s happening with the Delhi restaurant incident:

Summary
What happened: On August 3, 2025, a couple was allegedly denied entry at a restaurant named Tubata, located near the Pitampura metro station in Delhi, because the woman was wearing traditional Indian attire (a kurta-salwar), even though the man was dressed casually in a T-shirt and jeans. A video of the incident went viral
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Reactions & investigation:

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took cognizance and ordered an official investigation
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Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra called the incident “unacceptable” and confirmed investigation directives had been issued
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Restaurant’s response:

The owner issued a video apology, stating there was no official dress code, attributing the issue to overcrowding
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The restaurant has since scrapped any dress policy, posted a notice welcoming Indian attire, and launched special Raksha Bandhan discounts for women wearing traditional clothes
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Public discourse:

Many netizens condemned the refusal as rooted in cultural prejudice or a "colonial mindset," sparking debate on cultural respect and freedom in hospitality spaces
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