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India Today
4 days ago
- Health
- India Today
Behind India's food reform movement: A look at the Eat Right India strategy
India's top food safety and nutrition movement, Eat Right India, is making progress in improving the country's food in 2018 by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the initiative promotes safe, healthy, and sustainable food for all. Now in its seventh year, the campaign has trained over 12 lakh food handlers and repurposed 55 lakh litres of used cooking oil, of which 39 lakh litres have been converted into Minister Narendra Modi earlier praised the movement during his Mann Ki Baat address on June 29, calling on citizens to reduce oil in their diets and embrace healthy eating habits. "Reduce oil in food by 10%, reduce excess weight. When you are fit, you will be superhit in your life," he said, underlining the need for public participation in tackling obesity and other lifestyle CHANGING FOOD LANDSCAPEModern lifestyles and urbanisation have led to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in the same time, concerns around food safety, from chemical residues to unhygienic cooking practices, have become more Right India was designed as a response to these challenges, aiming to make both food safety and nutrition a public health movement works across three pillars: improving food safety standards, educating consumers, and promoting environmentally sustainable STATIONS AND CLEAN FOOD HUBSAs of July 6, 2025, India has 284 certified Eat Right Stations at railway hubs and 249 Clean Street Food Hubs where vendors have been trained to maintain hygiene and serve safe like FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification) are ensuring that street vendors, restaurant workers, and other food handlers are equipped with proper knowledge of food safety like 'Aaj Se Thoda Kam' encourage the public to cut down on salt, sugar, and oil. Meanwhile, Trans Fat-Free India is working to eliminate harmful industrial fats from processed RIGHT CAMPUSES IN OFFICES AND SCHOOLSFrom Eat Right Campuses in offices and hospitals to Eat Right Schools that include nutrition in the curriculum, the campaign is bringing healthier food practices to everyday places of worship and fruit and vegetable markets are being certified under the is also pushing sustainability, urging businesses to cut down on single-use plastics and manage food waste responsibly. One of the major successes has been the RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) initiative, where used oil from restaurants is collected and turned into RECOGNITIONThe campaign has earned international praise, winning the Rockefeller Foundation's Food Systems Vision Prize in 2021 and being recognised by the World Health Organisation as a global best practice for reducing trans strong support from government bodies, private businesses, NGOs, and citizen groups, Eat Right India could make nutritious, safe, and eco-friendly food a reality for every Indian.- Ends
West Australian
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Where do celebrities stay in Bali? Four Seasons Resort and Soori Estate among top spots
When celebrities visit Bali, they don't just stay at luxury resorts. They stay at private residences set within the compounds of luxury resorts — super-villas or mansions that offer the ultimate in privacy, luxury and personalised service. In 2017, Barack Obama and his family stayed at the Royal Villa, a three-storey, three-bedroom residence at the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan on the outskirts of Bali's spiritual capital Ubud — the same residence where Julia Roberts lived with her two children while shooting Eat, Pray, Love alongside Spanish actor Javier Bardem in 2009. To avoid pandemonium, the Obamas did not check in at the hotel's reception. They were driven to the edge of the 72ha resort where a concealed clocktower staircase descends into the Royal Villa. The ground floor has a sunken living room, an even larger master bedroom and a formal dining room crowned by a nautically themed chandelier. Every room has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open onto a private garden where guests can spend their days lounging on canopied daybeds and swimming in a heated infinity-edged pool. An hour's drive but a million metaphorical miles away from the popular beaches of southern Bali on the lower west coast, Soori Bali in Tabanan Regency is one of the most sophisticated and secretive luxury resorts in Bali. Fronted by an empty volcanic black sand beach with a backdrop of emerald-green rice fields and the soft blue mountains of western Bali, you can walk for an hour from the front gate and see only locals, fishers and farmers, kids flying kites, or perhaps a lone surfer searching for uncrowded waves. Originally the holiday home of Soo K. Chan, one of Singapore's most renowned architects, today the property operates as a five-star only-villa resort with an Olympic-sized infinity-edge pool, 10 Hindu temples and shrines and 48 slick residences. They are mostly one-bedroom units though generously sized with private pools, inner courtyards and outdoor decks with barbecue and bar facilities. But when the Kardashians came here in 2018 to celebrate Kim Kardashian's 38th birthday, they stayed at Soori Estate, a double-storey mega-villa set on 5250m of beachfront. One of the largest and most expensive houses in Bali, it has 10 bedrooms with uninterrupted coastal views and rock-star bathrooms: marble-clad chambers with oversized bathtubs and grand shower rooms. In 2011, a few months after they made their red-carpet debut as a couple at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted at the Bulgari Resort Bali, a super-luxury resort set on the sea cliffs of Uluwatu, the southernmost point on the island. But the former couple who shared a tumultuous relationship and split up for the last time in 2018 did not stay at one of the resort's 59 villas. Instead, they stayed in one of Bulgari's five mansions, each with a front gate hewed from volcanic stone housing a security pavilion. Two luxury vans with drivers are included in the daily rate, along with housekeepers, groundskeepers, pool cleaners and a butler. The foyer leads into an open-plan living and dining room with a 10-person couch, Bang and Olufsen high-fidelity sound systems, a bar and a gourmet kitchen crammed with Miele appliances. A grand staircase crowned by a 5m crystal chandelier (or you can take the elevator) descends to the bedrooms on the ground floor. Each features a salon, walk-in dressing rooms, oversized bathrooms with onyx marble bathtubs plus outdoor showers enclosed by terrace doors that open onto sprawling decks. Beyond them lie 4000sqm of manicured tropical gardens with open-air lounge and dining pavilions plus a two-tier 25m infinity-edge pool.
Perth Now
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Inside the epic super villas where celebrities stay in Bali
When celebrities visit Bali, they don't just stay at luxury resorts. They stay at private residences set within the compounds of luxury resorts — super-villas or mansions that offer the ultimate in privacy, luxury and personalised service. Former US president Barack Obama with his wife Michelle and daughter Sasha. Credit: DA / AP In 2017, Barack Obama and his family stayed at the Royal Villa, a three-storey, three-bedroom residence at the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan on the outskirts of Bali's spiritual capital Ubud — the same residence where Julia Roberts lived with her two children while shooting Eat, Pray, Love alongside Spanish actor Javier Bardem in 2009. To avoid pandemonium, the Obamas did not check in at the hotel's reception. They were driven to the edge of the 72ha resort where a concealed clocktower staircase descends into the Royal Villa. The Royal Villa at Four Seasons. Credit: Supplied The ground floor has a sunken living room, an even larger master bedroom and a formal dining room crowned by a nautically themed chandelier. Every room has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open onto a private garden where guests can spend their days lounging on canopied daybeds and swimming in a heated infinity-edged pool. The Royal Villa at Four Seasons. Credit: Supplied Soori, Bali. Credit: Supplied An hour's drive but a million metaphorical miles away from the popular beaches of southern Bali on the lower west coast, Soori Bali in Tabanan Regency is one of the most sophisticated and secretive luxury resorts in Bali. Fronted by an empty volcanic black sand beach with a backdrop of emerald-green rice fields and the soft blue mountains of western Bali, you can walk for an hour from the front gate and see only locals, fishers and farmers, kids flying kites, or perhaps a lone surfer searching for uncrowded waves. Originally the holiday home of Soo K. Chan, one of Singapore's most renowned architects, today the property operates as a five-star only-villa resort with an Olympic-sized infinity-edge pool, 10 Hindu temples and shrines and 48 slick residences. They are mostly one-bedroom units though generously sized with private pools, inner courtyards and outdoor decks with barbecue and bar facilities. Soori Estate. Credit: Supplied But when the Kardashians came here in 2018 to celebrate Kim Kardashian's 38th birthday, they stayed at Soori Estate, a double-storey mega-villa set on 5250m of beachfront. One of the largest and most expensive houses in Bali, it has 10 bedrooms with uninterrupted coastal views and rock-star bathrooms: marble-clad chambers with oversized bathtubs and grand shower rooms. Soori Estate. Credit: Supplied Bulgari Hotel Bali. Credit: Murray Fredericks In 2011, a few months after they made their red-carpet debut as a couple at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were spotted at the Bulgari Resort Bali, a super-luxury resort set on the sea cliffs of Uluwatu, the southernmost point on the island. Justin Bieber covers his tattooed torso in the clip for Anyone. Credit: YouTube But the former couple who shared a tumultuous relationship and split up for the last time in 2018 did not stay at one of the resort's 59 villas. Instead, they stayed in one of Bulgari's five mansions, each with a front gate hewed from volcanic stone housing a security pavilion. Two luxury vans with drivers are included in the daily rate, along with housekeepers, groundskeepers, pool cleaners and a butler. Bulgari Bali residence. Credit: Richard Bryant / The foyer leads into an open-plan living and dining room with a 10-person couch, Bang and Olufsen high-fidelity sound systems, a bar and a gourmet kitchen crammed with Miele appliances. A grand staircase crowned by a 5m crystal chandelier (or you can take the elevator) descends to the bedrooms on the ground floor. Each features a salon, walk-in dressing rooms, oversized bathrooms with onyx marble bathtubs plus outdoor showers enclosed by terrace doors that open onto sprawling decks. Beyond them lie 4000sqm of manicured tropical gardens with open-air lounge and dining pavilions plus a two-tier 25m infinity-edge pool. Bulgari Bali residence. Credit: Richard Bryant / Bulgari Bali residence. Credit: Richard Bryant
Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
5 must-read Elizabeth Gilbert books that go beyond Eat, Pray, Love
(Written by Somya Panwar) Elizabeth Gilbert is an award-winning author and journalist, best known as a celebrated memoirist after the runaway success of her New York Times bestselling book Eat, Pray, Love. Inspiring millions to chase their inner calling, Gilbert's literary journey extends far beyond novels, her achievements and body of work establish her as a versatile and deeply reflective writer. Through her short stories, biographies, and essays, Liz continues to evolve as a storyteller. While her travelogue may have sparked wanderlust around the world, her other books brim with just as much wisdom and creative depth. Here, we delve into five of her works that explore the many layers of her literary universe. A book that feels like a warm hug, and wraps you in comfort, yet its romanticised solutions to the complexities of life may just leave you baffled. Eat, Pray, Love has garnered a polarised response over the years. The book blew up in 2006, and gained popularity like no other, becoming an international bestseller with more than 10 million copies sold worldwide. After staying on the New York Times Bestseller list for 187 weeks, Columbia Pictures acquired the rights to the memoir, and later filmmaker Ryan Murphy adapted it into a film starring Julia Roberts. Vulnerable, raw, and unfiltered – Elizabeth Gilbert's writing feels like brunch with an honest friend. Her depiction of a privileged, spiritual journey drew both admiration and critique, with some calling it a symbol of New Age narcissism. However, the book goes beyond Gilbert eating in Italy, praying in India, and loving in Indonesia. It chronicles her struggle to let go of the life she thought she wanted, navigating a painful divorce, a failed rebound relationship, and a spiral into depression. Spanning three countries over twelve months (with 36 chapters devoted to each), Eat, Pray, Love is a memoir of spiritual enlightenment, personal rediscovery, and emotional resilience. If you have ever wondered how a wealthy woman in her 30s might confront an existential crisis, this memoir offers a front-row seats. What if tragedy could lead you to your truest self? All the Way to the River set to release on September 9, 2025 promises to be one of Gilbert's most personal and emotionally charged works yet. This forthcoming memoir explores love, addiction, grief, and recovery, chronicling her relationship with her best friend and later partner, Rayya Elias. Gilbert met Elias in 2000, and their friendship evolved into a romantic relationship—one Gilbert publicly acknowledged in 2016 after Rayya's cancer diagnosis. According to The Guardian, writing this memoir was Gilbert's longest and most emotionally taxing project, taking over seven years to complete. Titled after an inside joke between the two, All the Way to the River is more than a book—it's a deep emotional excavation of love, loss, and healing. In it, Gilbert confronts the complexities of addiction, death, and the shadows that accompany grief. As readers, we can expect a tender, soul-baring account of enduring love and the strength it takes to keep living after devastating loss. Keep your tissues ready, this one promises to be a tearjerker. 'Perfectionism is a particularly evil lure for women,' writes Gilbert, who herself constantly wrestles with the pursuit of creative excellence. In Big Magic, she speaks directly to the dreamers, the makers, and the fearful creatives trapped by their own doubts. This book isn't about whimsical inspiration—it's about discipline, courage, and the messy realities of the creative process. Gilbert urges readers to stop waiting for divine inspiration and instead engage with the mundane and the difficult parts of making art. Creativity, she argues, exists in everything—from painting to gardening—and is accessible to all. Big Magic is structured into six sections: 'Courage,' 'Enchantment,' 'Permission,' 'Persistence,' 'Trust,' and 'Divinity.' Each section addresses a challenge creators face, offering wisdom rooted in experience. Gilbert's honest and pragmatic voice stands out—especially for readers who may have dismissed Eat, Pray, Love. Here, she offers clarity, motivation, and actionable insight for anyone yearning to live a more creative life. The prestige can wait, first comes the work. If you want to understand the range of Gilbert's writing, City of Girls is the book to start with. Published in 2019 and set in the World War II era, this historical novel showcases her flair for character-driven narratives and experimental formats. The story is told through a long letter written by the protagonist, Vivian Morris, to a woman named Angela, reflecting on her youth. This epistolary structure adds intimacy and originality to the storytelling. Nineteen-year-old Vivian arrives in New York City after dropping out of Vassar College, and her life takes a wild turn as she joins her aunt Peg's eccentric theatre company, the Lily Playhouse. Gilbert captures the glamour, grit, and chaos of 1940s New York with exquisite detail, from prohibition-era parties to sexual awakenings. Vivian's journey is about casting off shame, embracing independence, and finding her voice as a woman in a time when conformity was the norm. Feminist, bold, and vibrantly researched, City of Girls is a celebration of unapologetic womanhood and the freedom to make mistakes. What defines masculinity in modern America? The Last American Man explores this through the life of Eustace Conway, a man who rejected materialism and moved to the Appalachian Mountains to live off the land. Gilbert, who met Conway through his brother (a longtime friend), initially profiled him for GQ Magazine before expanding the story into this compelling biography. The book became a commercial success, selling over 6 million copies in the U.S. alone. Conway—who left home at 17 after clashing with a perfectionist father—became a larger-than-life figure. He wears animal skins, survives in the wild, and teaches others how to do the same, all while embodying a radical rejection of modern life. But he is no romanticised hero, Gilbert also lays bare his emotional complexities and contradictions. Often compared to Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild, this National Book Award–nominated biography is both inspiring and sobering. Gilbert brings empathy, insight, and literary precision to a real-life character who's as captivating as any fictional protagonist. (The writer is an intern with The Indian Express.)
Metro
25-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Metro
I tried M&S' new Punishment Juice — this cheeky product 'could backfire'
From picky bits to baked goods, Marks & Spencer rarely misses when they launch a new item in the Food Hall. The Dippy Egg Hot Cross Buns sold out almost instantly at Easter and the new picky bits selection for summer is causing an absolute stir, especially those Marmite and Cheese Sausage Rolls. However, the latest item to hit the shelves at the supermarket will likely provoke a slightly different reaction from shoppers, possibly causing a few eyebrows to raise. That's because the retailer has just added a brand new drink to its Eat Well range, known as Punishment Juice. The quirky product is made from a mixture of vegetables and spirulina (a blue-green algae) and it looks like it is too. The liquid inside the bottle is such a dark green colour that it almost looks black. For those curious, the full ingredients list includes Cucumber Juice, Spinach Juice, Celery Juice, Lime Juice, Kale Juice, Aloe Vera Juice, Mint Juice, Parsley Juice, Spirulina Powder, Hemp Poder, Concentrated Spirulina and Chlorella Powder. The drink, which serves as one of your five-a-day, is available to buy now in more than 400 stores and costs £3.25 for a 250ml bottle. According to M&S, the drink is 'delicious and healthy', but given the name choice, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was anything but. The retailer told Metro that 'Punishment Juice' was just intended to be 'disruptive' and is actually just a joke as some people might think that with so many fruits and veggies packed in, it will be too healthy to taste nice. A spokesperson said: 'At M&S, we take innovation and quality extremely seriously. We're always looking at how we can improve the quality of our products and launch new lines that customers can't get anywhere else. 'Our new cold-pressed juice sounds almost too good to be true and that's why we've called it Punishment Juice.' But not everyone thinks the new drink is quite so clever. Registered dietician and nutritionist, Laura Clark, tells Metro: 'In a world where we are overwhelmed with wellness noise and are finding it tougher than ever to decipher the right nutrition path for us as individuals, I'm not sure the product 'Punishment Juice' adds anything but confusion into the mix. 'These words, no matter how ironic, should never be attached to food.' And Aleks Jagiello, a Doctify rated registered dietitian also had some concerns. She said: 'It's undeniably clever marketing in that we're all talking about it, the name itself sparks curiosity and in a crowded market of green juices and smoothies, a name like Punishment Juice stands out.' Aleks went on to share how younger, marketing-savvy consumers might find it 'funny, ironic and memorable' and claimed she appreciated the effort to make healthy eating a hot topic in pop culture. However, she did point out that the branding 'could backfire' if people misinterpret it. 'Not everyone will get the humour or appreciate it. For some, the word 'punishment' has a harsh connotation that isn't exactly appetising. 'There's a fine line between edgy and off-putting. Especially for M&S's core shoppers, who might be more family-oriented or older than the typical energy drink or craft beer demographic, the joke could fall flat or even discourage sales.' The expert adds that framing a product as a punishment for indulgence could also inadvertantly promote unhealthy attitudes towards food. 'It suggests a cycle of 'be bad, then atone with juice,' which isn't the balanced approach we advocate. We'd rather people enjoy treats in moderation without guilt, and incorporate veggies consistently, not as a crash-course corrective. 'I worry that if someone takes 'Punishment Juice' seriously as a detox or penance, it might reinforce guilt-driven eating patterns. The concept of 'offsetting' indulgence by punitive measures walks into the territory of disordered eating thoughts. 'I'm sure M&S meant it lightly, but it's something to be mindful of.' However, she did note that it wasn't all bad and there were positives to Punishment Juice, even hailing the drink an 'impressive concept' because of its formulation. She added: 'Most commercial juices (especially fruit-based ones) are high in natural sugars. For example, a small 150ml glass of orange or apple juice packs around 12g of sugar (about 20g in a 250ml serving). In contrast, Punishment Juice is predominantly veggies and algae, so it likely contains only a couple of grams of naturally occurring sugars. That's great news for those watching their sugar intake or anyone who finds typical fruit smoothies too sweet. 'And the inclusion of spirulina, chlorella, and hemp adds a bit of plant protein (spirulina and hemp are both protein-rich), which is why M&S can tout it as a 'source of protein.' Admittedly, the protein amount will be modest, perhaps only a few grams, but it's a nice bonus since most juices have virtually none.' Metro's specialist food writer, Courtney Pochin, gave the new Punishment Juice a try and it's fair to say, she wasn't a fan. She said: 'M&S, I adore you, but this juice is disgusting. 'I know you're trying to be funny, but I think the joke might be on you because drinking this does actually feel like a punishment – one that I definitely didn't deserve. 'I think all the algae in it is at fault – the drink contains three kinds, so not only does it look like someone has scooped plants out of a pond in their back garden and blended them up, it tastes like it too. More Trending 'And I'm sorry to report that it's not something that gets better the more you drink. It's just incredibly briney. 'The only positive thing about it was the smell, as the juice has a strong cucumber and mint scent, which is pleasnt and refreshing. The flavour itself is anything but though.' Courtney added: 'If this had been sold in shot size, it might have been an easier pill to swallow, going down in one. But 250mls is too much. 'I couldn't manage three sips, let alone the whole bottle. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ View More » MORE: All the food and drink banned on EasyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI flights MORE: Eating dinner after 9pm is just plain wrong (unless you're drunk) MORE: Shoppers going wild over Chick-fil-A sauce spotted in UK that's like 'liquid gold' Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
