A la Cart!

Step on to this cart of health and savour a journey that8217;s delectable and nutritious.

The city will soon see a unique concept, a Health Cart, where good health comes to you. Savour the benefits of this health cafeacute; at Sukhna first

Step on to this cart of health and savour a journey that8217;s delectable and nutritious. It8217;s a unique concept and the first for the city, where an exotic range of health foods will be at hand on a portable cart. The brains behind the healthy idea, Aditi Mehrotra and Pooja Chopra feel there are many natural and healthier choices that people can turn to and opening a Health Cafeacute; in the city is a small, yet firm step in this direction.

8220;We approached CITCO with the project and have received tremendous support and encouragement and the good beginning will be at Sukhna Lake very soon. The cart and facility will soon be extended to various parts of the city,8217;8217; the young ladies are all set for a big launch.

The idea, explains Aditi, a nutritionist, is based on sound scientific principles of providing food products that are nutritious, safe and suited to body type and their USP is, Where Good Health Comes to You! 8220;This will cover the path between consumers and us in order to provide them with health benefits that are imperative for them. A health cart positioned at prime locations frequented by morning walkers and also by floating tourists will cater to their need for a sip and bite halt, but introduce them to the world of healthy goodness,8217;8217; quip the two.

The Health Cafeacute; will offer therapeutic, creative, preventive food and Aditi and Pooja hope that it will encourage fitness and make people look at food from a new perspective, 8220;we plan to educate the public by giving dietary advice and counselling.8217;8217; In addition to the food menu being exotic and nutrient dense, menus will change to take advantage of seasonal availability. All low-calorie items, various types of teas, including herbal and ayurvedic ones, tizanes, which are healthy infusions, juices of a combination of vegetables and fruits, fruit mashes, which don8217;t not excluding fibre, herb-enriched salads, high-value dressings and drizzles, high-fibre bagels and foot longs8230;it8217;s a tempting spread, 8220;the price range is between Rs 5 and 55 and it8217;s health and not profit that we8217;re aiming at,8217;8217; it8217;s ho for health!

Parul

Parul is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express in Chandigarh. She is a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience specializing in public health, higher education, and the architectural heritage of Northern India. Professional Profile Education: Graduate in Humanities with a specialized focus on Journalism and Mass Communication from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Career Path: She began her career covering local city beats and human interest stories before joining The Indian Express in 2009. Over the last decade and a half, she has risen to the rank of Principal Correspondent, becoming the publication’s primary voice on Chandigarh’s premier medical and academic institutions. Expertise: Her reporting is deeply rooted in the institutional dynamics of PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research) and Panjab University. She is highly regarded for her ability to navigate complex administrative bureaucracies to deliver student-centric and patient-centric news. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2024 - 2025) Her recent work highlights critical reporting on healthcare infrastructure, academic governance, and urban culture: 1. Public Health & PGIMER "PGIMER expands digital registry: Centralized patient records to reduce wait times by 40%" (Nov 20, 2025): A detailed look at the digital transformation of one of India's busiest medical institutes to tackle patient influx. "Robotic Surgery at PGI: Why the new urology wing is a game-changer for North India" (Oct 12, 2025): Reporting on the acquisition of state-of-the-art medical technology and its impact on affordable healthcare. "Shortage of life-saving drugs: Inside the supply chain crisis at government pharmacies" (Dec 5, 2025): An investigative piece on the logistical hurdles affecting chronic patients in the tri-city area. 2. Education & Institutional Governance "Panjab University Senate Election: The battle for institutional autonomy" (Dec 18, 2025): In-depth coverage of the high-stakes internal elections and the friction between traditional governance and central reforms. "Research funding dip: How PU’s science departments are navigating the 2025 budget cuts" (Nov 5, 2025): An analysis of the fiscal challenges facing researchers and the impact on India's global academic ranking. 3. Art, Culture & Heritage "Le Corbusier’s legacy in peril: The struggle to preserve Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex" (Dec 22, 2025): A feature on the conservation efforts and the tension between urban modernization and UNESCO heritage status. "Chandigarh Art District: How street murals are reclaiming the city’s grey walls" (Oct 30, 2025): A cultural profile of the local artists transforming the aesthetic of the "City Beautiful." Signature Style Parul is known for her empathetic lens, often centering her stories on the individuals affected by policy—whether it is a student navigating university red tape or a patient seeking care. She possesses a unique ability to translate dense administrative notifications into actionable information for the public. Her long-standing beat experience makes her a trusted source for "inside-track" developments within Chandigarh’s most guarded institutions. X (Twitter): @parul_express ... Read More