Indian-American television personality and food expert Padma Lakshmi has been appointed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as its newest Goodwill Ambassador, supporting the agency's fight against inequality and discrimination around the world.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The announcement was made by UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner, on the eve of International Women's Day yesterday. </span><br />