June-19: TALL TALK

Ceat Milaze X3 – Exaggerated claims Too good to be true   Need tyres that not only run longer but also offer uncompromised safety? Ceat Milaze X3 tyres “can go around the world twice”, claims the advt. Apparently, an i..

June-19: SETTLED IN COURT

Lifestyle store fined for charging for paper carry bags Pankaj and Sangeeta Chandgothia, residents of Chandigarh, were shopping at a Lifestyle store.  They were charged Rs. 5 for a paper carry bag. Nowhere in the shop was it mentioned th..

June-19: PUBLIC INTEREST

New FSSAI rules for food, grocery delivery apps The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued new guidelines and rules for food and grocery delivery apps like Swiggy, Zomato, Uber Eats, BigBasket and Grofers. The online f..

June-19: NEWS FLASH

Passenger charter for air travel released     Alternate flight  Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu has released a passenger charter which specifies rights of air travellers. The charter states that if a domestic flight is exp..

June-19: IN A CAPSULE

Why carbohydrates are good for you   Rich in fibre    Low-carbohydrate diets have been a fad for a while now. However, such diets could lead to a person missing out on vital nutrients and fibre, says Daily Mail. Studies show that f..

June-19: HEALTH MATTERS

20 home remedies that actually work Most of these drug-free home remedies can be found in your kitchen Whether it is a salt water gargle to ease throat pain or ginger to reduce nausea, home remedies may be the answer to several minor ailments...

June-19: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS

Why ‘fast fashion’ is bad for the planet Environmental impact  Fast fashion – readily available, inexpensively made clothing – has created an environmental and social justice crisis, a study claims. Globally, 80 b..

June-19: COVER STORY

10 brands of besan tested: Which is the best one? We use it to make hot pakodas to relish on a rainy day. Or, kadi to accompany khichdi for dinner. No kitchen is complete without a container of besan (gram flour). This versatile and affordable..

June-19: CERS MEDIATES

Courier firm pays up for damaging goods Damaged goods Parul Patel sent food items to Florida, USA through Poojan International Courier. The cost came to Rs. 40,000 including courier charges. The packages received at the other end were totally ..

June-19: AROUND THE WORLD

UK Train your brain to develop good habits  Action replay  Psychologists have been trying to understand what drives our habits for long. They have debated over whether habits are a product of what we want or what we do. New research sugg..

June-19: ADVOCACY

CERC takes Nestle India and L’Oreal India to court Advts of noodles and cleansing water found to be making false claims  Misleading advertisements dupe consumers into making unwise choices while purchasing products or services. Recen..

May 19: FOOD AND HEALTH

15 secrets to cooking healthy Learn how to tweak recipes and use certain techniques to dish up tasty fare Many of us may feel that cooking healthy is synonymous with unexciting fare. But that is not so. You can cook healthy and still dish up t..

May 19: AROUND THE WORLD

USA Why patients lie to their doctors Stretching the truth   We are all guilty of lying to our doctors at some time or the other. It’s mostly because we want to avoid being judged. According to a recent study, published in the jou..

May 19: IN A CAPSULE   

Fruits, greens prevent cognitive decline     Rich in nutrients   Middle-aged men who eat lots of fruits and vegetables may be lowering their risk of cognitive problems as they age. A US study published in the journal Neurology, say..

May 19: TALL TALK

Blue Star Water Purifiers – Pure exaggeration Far-fetched claim The TVC shows toddlers dressed as super heroes, drinking water and raising their sippers. A tagline appears: “Get armed with immunity”. The voiceover says: â..

May 19: NEWS FLASH

Soon, insurance to cover dental, infertility treatment Minimising exclusions The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has removed around 10 items from the list of “optional cover” for health insurance...

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