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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Major Cardiff road to shut for hours this weekend
A major road will be closed in Cardiff this weekend as a one-day festival comes to the Welsh capital. On Saturday, July 26, Cardiff Castle will be packed with festival-goers as DEPOT in the Castle returns for another year. For the eighth year, DEPOT in the Castle is returning to the iconic venue in the heart of Cardiff city centre with a packed list of performers. Headlining the one-day festival is Hold My Hand singer, Jess Glynne, alongside Welsh band Goldie Lookin Chain and other popular artists. The festival, featuring live music, street food and entertainment, will start at 12pm on Saturday with entertainment due to finish at 10.30pm. READ MORE: Why a police helicopter was flying over Swansea and Gwent on Sunday night READ MORE: Something's finally happening with a Swansea shop empty for two years The full line up for DEPOT in the Castle 2025 includes Jess Glynne, Maximo Park, Sigma, Kate Nash, Professor Green, Goldie Lookin Chain, Blue Dolphin Wranglers and DJ Ian Davies. To enter the event those with general admission tickets will need to use the North Gate entrance whilst those with accessible and premium viewing platform tickets will enter through the South Gate. With those attending exiting the castle through the main entrance, Castle Street will be closed as people are expected to leave. With all events at Cardiff Castle, Castle Street will close from 9.30pm until midnight from North Road around to the Angel Hotel on Saturday night. There will be a closure at the Westgate pub but staff will permit access to Westgate street. Thousands of music lovers have attended Cardiff Castle already this summer as DEPOT Live has hosted events with legendary performers such as Sting, Elbow and Rag n Bone man. Organisers also hosted the Blackweir Live events that took place throughout June and July. Nick Saunders, founder of DEPOT Live, said: "To have had such huge artists grace the stage for Blackweir has been incredible. A first year site is always nerve-wracking but it's safe to say Blackweir 2025 has been a huge success, and we are excited to work on future plans in consultation with residents and the council."
The Independent
19-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Did India roll out health warnings for popular street foods like samosas and jalebis?
The Indian health ministry has clarified that they had not issued any directive about putting up warning labels on samosas and jalebis, after concerns that the government was cracking down on the beloved street food. The government said it instead directed that cautionary boards be put up in public areas to raise awareness on harmful consumption of processed food. On Monday, Indian media reported that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has identified 14 snack items, including popular Indian street snacks like samosas, pakodas (fritters), vada pav (a spiced potato patty sandwiched in a bread roll), and some varieties of biscuits, which will be accompanied by clear cautionary notices in cafeterias and public venues. However, the following day, the ministry released a clarification stating that their advisory towards food products focused on 'display of boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, meeting rooms' and was aimed as a 'behavioural nudge to make people aware about hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products and not specifically to any particular food product'. According to The Indian Express, the directive was issued by health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on 21 June, and stated that a 'display of Sugar and Oil Boards as an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits in various settings' was being proposed. The directive included some samples of food items that included Indian snacks like samosas, kachoris, and vada pavs, as well as burgers, cakes, chocolates, and carbonated drinks as well. The initiative, which has already begun rolling out in cafeterias of state-run facilities like AIIMS Nagpur, comes amid growing concern over India's escalating lifestyle disease burden. Health experts, the Indian Council of Medical Research and the National Institute of Nutrition have reportedly backed the initiative, stating that it supports a larger effort to combat India's growing epidemic of non‑communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. 'It's the beginning of food labelling becoming as serious as cigarette warnings. Sugar and trans fats are the new tobacco. People deserve to know what they're eating,' cardiologist Dr Amar Amale, head of the Nagpur chapter of the Cardiological Society of India, told the Times of India. Dr Rajiv Kovil, head of diabetology at Zandra Healthcare, told IndiaTimes: 'These high-calorie snacks contribute to obesity, which is a gateway to numerous chronic conditions '. He added that they also lead to excessive calorie intake with minimal nutritional value, as well as worsen digestive problems, raise the risk of fatty liver and insulin resistance, and contribute to cognitive decline, mood disorders, inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and an overall weakened immune system. According to the International Diabetes Federation, over 77 million Indians live with type 2 diabetes, or roughly 9 per cent of adults, with diabetes-related complications accounting for nearly 2 per cent of all deaths annually. A Chennai-based study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that individuals consuming high levels of refined grains, like those used in samosas and jalebis, were nearly eight times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, which includes risk factors such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and abdominal obesity. At the same time, the World Health Organization has flagged trans fats, a common component of Indian street foods, as responsible for over 77,000 cardiovascular deaths each year in India. However, the move has met with significant criticism from nutritionists who have argued that this campaign unfairly targets traditional Indian foods. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who has long championed indigenous food instead of Western alternatives, posted a message on her social media questioning why processed snacks continue to be eaten without warning. 'Tobacco is an independent risk factor. It harms irrespective of environment and lifestyle. There is ample proof of that. Samosa and jalebi ne aap ka kya bigada hai? ( What have samosas and jalebis done to deserve this?) If we are serious about health warnings – colas, chips, cookies etc. must get them first. Regulate and tax big food,' she wrote. 'Ultra-processed food products are the real problem. And there is ample proof of that, too,' Diwekar added in her caption. Milind Deora, MP, in a post on social media platform X noted that the Parliamentary Subordinate Legislation Committee is currently reviewing food regulator FSSAI's plans to tackle India's growing obesity crisis. 'We have unanimously advocated uniform regulations across all food categories, including alcohol, so Indian food isn't unfairly targeted while MNCs continue to market Western junk unchecked'. Former parliamentarian Milind Deora also criticised the government's focus in a post on X, formerly Twitter, urging a level playing field so that 'Indian food isn't unfairly targeted while MNCs continue to market Western junk unchecked'. Reactions from Indians have been mixed; while some see the warnings as overdue, others have questioned whether the signs will truly change eating habits or serve to stigmatise comfort foods. 'Let's also have them on packaged foods, processed foods, pizzas, burgers, cold storage meats, chips, soft drinks, etc?' wrote writer Kiran Manral. 'You don't eat jalebis and samosas for health. You indulge for delight unlike alcohol or cigarettes or pan masala. While former are indulgences (not necessarily healthy), they don't fit into the same category as products that require health warnings,' wrote a person on X.
The Independent
18-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Indian government clarifies it's not coming after samosas and jalebis after outrage
The Indian health ministry has clarified that they had not issued any directive about putting up warning labels on samosas and jalebis, after concerns that the government was cracking down on the beloved street food. The government said it instead directed that cautionary boards be put up in public areas to raise awareness on harmful consumption of processed food. On Monday, Indian media reported that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has identified 14 snack items, including popular Indian street snacks like samosas, pakodas (fritters), vada pav (a spiced potato patty sandwiched in a bread roll), and some varieties of biscuits, which will be accompanied by clear cautionary notices in cafeterias and public venues. However, the following day, the ministry released a clarification stating that their advisory towards food products focused on 'display of boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, meeting rooms' and was aimed as a 'behavioural nudge to make people aware about hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products and not specifically to any particular food product'. According to The Indian Express, the directive was issued by health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on 21 June, and stated that a 'display of Sugar and Oil Boards as an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits in various settings' was being proposed. The directive included some samples of food items that included Indian snacks like samosas, kachoris, and vada pavs, as well as burgers, cakes, chocolates, and carbonated drinks as well. The initiative, which has already begun rolling out in cafeterias of state-run facilities like AIIMS Nagpur, comes amid growing concern over India's escalating lifestyle disease burden. Health experts, the Indian Council of Medical Research and the National Institute of Nutrition have reportedly backed the initiative, stating that it supports a larger effort to combat India's growing epidemic of non‑communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. 'It's the beginning of food labelling becoming as serious as cigarette warnings. Sugar and trans fats are the new tobacco. People deserve to know what they're eating,' cardiologist Dr Amar Amale, head of the Nagpur chapter of the Cardiological Society of India, told the Times of India. Dr Rajiv Kovil, head of diabetology at Zandra Healthcare, told IndiaTimes: 'These high-calorie snacks contribute to obesity, which is a gateway to numerous chronic conditions '. He added that they also lead to excessive calorie intake with minimal nutritional value, as well as worsen digestive problems, raise the risk of fatty liver and insulin resistance, and contribute to cognitive decline, mood disorders, inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and an overall weakened immune system. According to the International Diabetes Federation, over 77 million Indians live with type 2 diabetes, or roughly 9 per cent of adults, with diabetes-related complications accounting for nearly 2 per cent of all deaths annually. A Chennai-based study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that individuals consuming high levels of refined grains, like those used in samosas and jalebis, were nearly eight times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, which includes risk factors such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and abdominal obesity. At the same time, the World Health Organization has flagged trans fats, a common component of Indian street foods, as responsible for over 77,000 cardiovascular deaths each year in India. However, the move has met with significant criticism from nutritionists who have argued that this campaign unfairly targets traditional Indian foods. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who has long championed indigenous food instead of Western alternatives, posted a message on her social media questioning why processed snacks continue to be eaten without warning. 'Tobacco is an independent risk factor. It harms irrespective of environment and lifestyle. There is ample proof of that. Samosa and jalebi ne aap ka kya bigada hai? ( What have samosas and jalebis done to deserve this?) If we are serious about health warnings – colas, chips, cookies etc. must get them first. Regulate and tax big food,' she wrote. 'Ultra-processed food products are the real problem. And there is ample proof of that, too,' Diwekar added in her caption. Milind Deora, MP, in a post on social media platform X noted that the Parliamentary Subordinate Legislation Committee is currently reviewing food regulator FSSAI's plans to tackle India's growing obesity crisis. 'We have unanimously advocated uniform regulations across all food categories, including alcohol, so Indian food isn't unfairly targeted while MNCs continue to market Western junk unchecked'. Former parliamentarian Milind Deora also criticised the government's focus in a post on X, formerly Twitter, urging a level playing field so that 'Indian food isn't unfairly targeted while MNCs continue to market Western junk unchecked'. Reactions from Indians have been mixed; while some see the warnings as overdue, others have questioned whether the signs will truly change eating habits or serve to stigmatise comfort foods. 'Let's also have them on packaged foods, processed foods, pizzas, burgers, cold storage meats, chips, soft drinks, etc?' wrote writer Kiran Manral. 'You don't eat jalebis and samosas for health. You indulge for delight unlike alcohol or cigarettes or pan masala. While former are indulgences (not necessarily healthy), they don't fit into the same category as products that require health warnings,' wrote a person on X.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Indian government clarifies it's not coming after samosas and jalebis after outrage
The Indian health ministry has clarified that they had not issued any directive about putting up warning labels on samosas and jalebis, after concerns that the government was cracking down on the beloved street food. The government said it instead directed that cautionary boards be put up in public areas to raise awareness on harmful consumption of processed food. On Monday, Indian media reported that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has identified 14 snack items, including popular Indian street snacks like samosas, pakodas (fritters), vada pav (a spiced potato patty sandwiched in a bread roll), and some varieties of biscuits, which will be accompanied by clear cautionary notices in cafeterias and public venues. However, the following day, the ministry released a clarification stating that their advisory towards food products focused on 'display of boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, meeting rooms' and was aimed as a 'behavioural nudge to make people aware about hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products and not specifically to any particular food product'. 📢Advisory issued by Union Health Ministry to display Oil and Sugar Boards in workplaces is an initiative to promote healthier dietary habitsThese Boards serve as behavioural nudges regarding hidden fats and excess sugar in various food productsThe Advisory does not direct… — PIB India (@PIB_India) July 15, 2025 According to The Indian Express, the directive was issued by health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on 21 June, and stated that a 'display of Sugar and Oil Boards as an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits in various settings' was being proposed. The directive included some samples of food items that included Indian snacks like samosas, kachoris, and vada pavs, as well as burgers, cakes, chocolates, and carbonated drinks as well. The initiative, which has already begun rolling out in cafeterias of state-run facilities like AIIMS Nagpur, comes amid growing concern over India's escalating lifestyle disease burden. Health experts, the Indian Council of Medical Research and the National Institute of Nutrition have reportedly backed the initiative, stating that it supports a larger effort to combat India's growing epidemic of non‑communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Thanks to Hon'ble @PMOIndia @narendramodi ji's push for healthier workplaces, @MoHFW_INDIA has urged all govt offices to prominently display Sugar Boards. Sharing model Sugar Boards to display in offices. Tag us in your stories/postsDownload: @ICMRDELHI — ICMR - National Institute of Nutrition (@ICMRNIN) July 8, 2025 'It's the beginning of food labelling becoming as serious as cigarette warnings. Sugar and trans fats are the new tobacco. People deserve to know what they're eating,' cardiologist Dr Amar Amale, head of the Nagpur chapter of the Cardiological Society of India, told the Times of India. Dr Rajiv Kovil, head of diabetology at Zandra Healthcare, told IndiaTimes: 'These high-calorie snacks contribute to obesity, which is a gateway to numerous chronic conditions'. He added that they also lead to excessive calorie intake with minimal nutritional value, as well as worsen digestive problems, raise the risk of fatty liver and insulin resistance, and contribute to cognitive decline, mood disorders, inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and an overall weakened immune system. According to the International Diabetes Federation, over 77 million Indians live with type 2 diabetes, or roughly 9 per cent of adults, with diabetes-related complications accounting for nearly 2 per cent of all deaths annually. A Chennai-based study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that individuals consuming high levels of refined grains, like those used in samosas and jalebis, were nearly eight times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome, which includes risk factors such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and abdominal obesity. The Indian government is poised to impose warning boards alongside beloved Indian snacks like samosas and jalebis to highlight their hidden oil, sugar, and trans-fat content (AFP via Getty Images) At the same time, the World Health Organization has flagged trans fats, a common component of Indian street foods, as responsible for over 77,000 cardiovascular deaths each year in India. However, the move has met with significant criticism from nutritionists who have argued that this campaign unfairly targets traditional Indian foods. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who has long championed indigenous food instead of Western alternatives, posted a message on her social media questioning why processed snacks continue to be eaten without warning. 'Tobacco is an independent risk factor. It harms irrespective of environment and lifestyle. There is ample proof of that. Samosa and jalebi ne aap ka kya bigada hai? ( What have samosas and jalebis done to deserve this?) If we are serious about health warnings – colas, chips, cookies etc. must get them first. Regulate and tax big food,' she wrote. 'Ultra-processed food products are the real problem. And there is ample proof of that, too,' Diwekar added in her caption. Milind Deora, MP, in a post on social media platform X noted that the Parliamentary Subordinate Legislation Committee is currently reviewing food regulator FSSAI's plans to tackle India's growing obesity crisis. 'We have unanimously advocated uniform regulations across all food categories, including alcohol, so Indian food isn't unfairly targeted while MNCs continue to market Western junk unchecked'. Former parliamentarian Milind Deora also criticised the government's focus in a post on X, formerly Twitter, urging a level playing field so that 'Indian food isn't unfairly targeted while MNCs continue to market Western junk unchecked'. In light of @MoHFW_INDIA's move to inform consumers about ingredients in samosas & jalebis, the Parliamentary Subordinate Legislation Committee, which I chair, is currently reviewing @fssaiindia's plans to tackle India's growing #Obesity crisis, in line with PM @narendramodi ji's… — Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) July 14, 2025 Reactions from Indians have been mixed; while some see the warnings as overdue, others have questioned whether the signs will truly change eating habits or serve to stigmatise comfort foods. 'Let's also have them on packaged foods, processed foods, pizzas, burgers, cold storage meats, chips, soft drinks, etc?' wrote writer Kiran Manral. 'You don't eat jalebis and samosas for health. You indulge for delight unlike alcohol or cigarettes or pan masala. While former are indulgences (not necessarily healthy), they don't fit into the same category as products that require health warnings,' wrote a person on X. The bridges fall with unprecedented frequency, people die but the regime worried about health risks of samosa-jalebi-pakora. What a cruel joke it has become. — Urvish Kothari ~ उर्वीश कोठारी (@urvish2020) July 15, 2025 I support a statutory warning on samosa-jalebi. It should say in bold letters: It's criminal to have just — ᴋᴀᴍʟᴇsʜ sɪɴɢʜ / tau (@kamleshksingh) July 14, 2025
Irish Times
18-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Delhi2Dublin at Priory Market review: Indian fast food that hits the spot
Delhi2Dublin Address : Priory Market, Main Road, Tallaght, Dublin D24 YYK4 Telephone : N/A Cuisine : Indian Website : Cost : €€ What's on offer? Delhi2Dublin is a small family outfit which is finally planting roots after years on the market circuit. Its new base at Priory Market in Tallaght is its first permanent home. The menu, chalked on a blackboard, wanders across India 's street food map. You'll find samosas, hand-folded momos, pani puri, and vada pav, the Mumbai potato burger. Sides stay snacky – masala fries dusted in Delhi-style seasoning. 'Kebab-ish' ups the portions. There's a kebab platter with minced or seekh-style kebabs, salad, chutney, mayo and masala chips; a naan sandwich with kebabs, salad, peppers, onions and cheese; or loaded fries topped with kebabs, chutney, mayo and cheese. 'Big Bites' mean full meals; a crispy butter chicken rice bowl with potato bhaji, chickpea rice and cucumber salad, a naan wrap of the same, a chicken tikka masala burger stacked with fried fillets, mint slaw and masala fries, or chicken tikka masala loaded fries. READ MORE Dishes such as like the chicken rice bowl, loaded fries with chicken tikka or kebabs, and the loaded naan sandwich are proving to be the most popular choices. What did we order? Chicken samosas, the crispy butter chicken rice bowl, a lamb kebab platter and a loaded naan wrap. How was the service? This is a popular food stall, so there was a queue and a bit of a wait. You're given a buzzer that goes off when your order is ready. Delhi2Dublin is a popular outlet in Priory Market How was the food? The chicken samosas were a mixed bag. The filling of mashed veg and cumin was good, and the dipping sauce worked, but they were greasy and not very crisp. The crispy butter chicken rice bowl was as expected; breadcrumbed chicken with a spicy butter sauce, sticky rice, chickpeas and a fresh minty sauce on top of lettuce. The sauce was good, and the chickpeas and mint gave it a nice lift, though it's more a fast-food version than a proper curry. The lamb kebab platter came with a kofta-style minced lamb kebab, salad, dressing and masala chips. The chips were salty but a bit limp – fine for soaking up sauce but not much crunch. The loaded naan wrap used the same chicken and salad as the rice bowl, but in a large naan folded over, with plenty to eat. Overall, it is fast food that hits the spot if you want saucy, filling carbs. Delhi2Dublin is open daily, 11am-10pm What about the packaging? Everything is served in cardboard packaging. What did it cost? It was €45 for lunch for three people: chicken samosas, €4; crispy butter chicken rice bowl, €14; lamb kebab platter, €13; and loaded naan wrap, €14. Where does it deliver? Takeaway and dine-in only. Open daily, 11am-10pm. Would I order it again? Yes, Priory Market is a vibrant market with a great atmosphere, and the food here – particularly the lamb kofta – is perfect for eating on site.
