RECORDING ACADEMY ADDS FIVE NEW GRAMMY CATEGORIES, UPDATES RULES FOR 2026 AWARDS. (PHOTO).

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 Recording Academy adds five new Grammy categories, updates rules for 2026 awards NEW YORK - The Recording Academy is introducing five new categories and making several rule changes for the 2026 Grammy Awards in an effort to reflect the evolving global music landscape. Among the new additions is a best Asian pop music performance category, which will honor performances across genres such as K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and other Asian pop styles, with the award going to performers. A new best traditional pop vocal performance category will recognize artists whose work does not fit within modern pop styles. A best Latin song category will spotlight songwriters for Spanish-language Latin recordings. Changes are also coming to existing categories in R&B and folk music. The academy is adding a best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance category alongside a revised best R&B solo performance award. In folk, the best folk album category will be split into best contemporary folk al...

A VIDEO SHOWING A COUPLE BEING DENIED ENTRY TO A RESTAURANT IN PITAMPURA, DELHI, BECAUSE THE WOMAN WAS WEARING INDIAN ATTIRE HAS TRIGGERED A STORM OF OUTRAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA.(VIDEO/PHOTO).


 A video showing a couple being denied entry to a restaurant in Pitampura, Delhi, because the woman was wearing Indian attire has triggered a storm of outrage on social media. The couple, dressed in a salwar kameez and a T shirt with pants, claimed they were stopped at the gate while others in revealing western outfits were allowed inside. The footage quickly went viral, sparking strong public condemnation.


Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered an immediate investigation, calling any form of attire based discrimination unacceptable. Tourism and culture minister Kapil Mishra also termed the incident intolerable and directed officials to ensure the restaurant is held accountable.


In response to the backlash, Neeraj Agarwal, the restaurant’s owner, issued a public apology. He stated that no dress code policy exists and attributed the misunderstanding to overcrowding during a peak reservation period. The restaurant has now posted a notice welcoming guests in Indian attire and announced special discounts for women in traditional outfits during Raksha Bandhan.


The episode has ignited a wider debate on the respect for cultural clothing and the rights of establishments to set dress codes. While many have slammed the restaurant for cultural insensitivity, others have defended the autonomy of venues, underscoring the fine balance between personal expression and business discretion.

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