Aug.18: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
Smartphone most destructive device by 2020: Study Production costs The smartphone will be the most environmentally destructive device by 2020, according to a recent Canadian study. The research titled ‘Assessing ICT global emissions foot..
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- Posted in 2018, August, monthly
Aug.18 NEWS FLASH
Sale of non-ISI helmets to be banned Setting a standard The sale of non-ISI helmets for two-wheelers will be an offence by this year-end. The Government is making it mandatory for all helmet manufacturers to obtain certification from ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, August, monthly
Aug.18: SETTLED IN COURT
Denying insurance for genetic conditions violates rights: HC Jai Prakash Tayal suffered from a heart condition called ‘hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy’. He took a Rs. 5 lakh health insurance policy from United India Insura..
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- Posted in 2018, August, monthly
Aug.18: CERS MEDIATES
Extended warranty given for defective Vento part Fault in new car  Tanvi Hirani purchased a brand new Volkswagen Vento from Automark Motors Pvt. Ltd. At the time of delivery, she noticed a noise when the car was driven. The salesperson..
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- Posted in 2018, August, monthly
Aug.18: COVER STORY
Are you concerned about the quality of bread? We tested 10 popular brands. Find out the sodium content of your favourite brand. Bread is the most common, convenient and cheap form of processed food with a history dating back 12,000 years. ..
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- Posted in 2018, August, monthly
July 18: SPOTLIGHT
Are you using your extension cord the proper way? We have grown to become over-dependent on electrical appliances in daily life. An outcome of this is the increased use of extension cords or power strips at homes, offices and kitchens. Multipl..
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- Posted in 2018, July, monthly
July 18: SETTLED IN COURT
Postal department penalized for delay as students miss exam Manoj Kumar and Vikas Mohali applied for the Delhi Judicial Service Examination. They sent their applications by speed post on 2 November 2015. The last date for receiving application..
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- Posted in 2018, July, monthly
July 18: ADVOCACY
Top e-portals blatantly violate labelling rules, reveals CERC survey On the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day, CERC urges Govt. to ensure compliance Digital marketplaces or e-commerce has transformed the way in which many of us shop. But t..
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- Posted in 2018, July, monthly
July 18: AROUND THE WORLD
USA Does dim light make us dumber? Impact of lighting Spending too much time in dimly lit rooms and offices may actually change the brain’s structure and hurt one’s ability to remember and learn, say neuroscientists. In the study, ..
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- Posted in 2018, July, monthly
July 18: TALL TALK
Voot App – Disregard for safety Dangerous acts The television commercial (TVC) of Voot mobile app shows a child walking on the edge of a swimming pool with this eyes glued to his phone watching a cartoon. The TVC also shows a youngster ..
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- Posted in 2018, July, monthly
July 18: IN A CAPSULE Â
Taking a break from dieting key to weight loss Two-week respite Tired of being on the diet and seeing no result? Perhaps, you should a take a break from dieting. A recent Australian study, published in the International Journal for Obesity,..
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- Posted in 2018, July, monthly
July 18: CONSUMER TIPS
10 ways to speed up your phone Phones slow down with use because they accumulate data and junk. Here are 10 things you can do to ensure your phone regains speed. Avoid using launchers: You may be tempted to have a third-party launcher in addit..
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- Posted in 2018, July, monthly
July 18: COVER STORY
13 questions to ask yourself before replacing an appliance A thumb rule is to replace an appliance if repairing it costs at least half as much as buying a new one Does your washing machine make a lot of noise while in use? Is a burner in your ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, July, monthly
July 18: NEWS FLASH
Law to protect investors from ponzi schemes approved Plugging loopholes   The Union cabinet has approved the introduction of a proposed law to ban unregulated entities from collecting deposits from individuals in an effort to protect..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, July, monthly
July 18: CERS MEDIATES
Mondelez replaces packet of Cadbury Choclairs Gold Sticky issue Kashyap Maradia purchased a packet of Cadbury Chocolairs Gold. When he opened the packet, he found that in several pieces, the wrapper was tightly sticking to the chocolate. Unhap..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, July, monthly
Advocacy – 2017 – 18
CERC has used a variety of tactics and strategies to influence decision makers. Illustratively, the Bill drafted by CERC was much appreciated by the Government and helped shape the Right to Information Act, 2005. Research apart, it in..
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- Posted in Advocacy
June 18: IN A CAPSULE
Body’s internal scale may fight weight gain Weight sensor The body may have an internal scale that senses how much a person weighs, a new study of rodents suggests. Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Scie..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in JUNE
June 18: AROUND THE WORLD
USA Polluted air makes us commit crimes Unethical behaviour Breathing in polluted air makes us more likely to commit crimes and cheat in relationships, new research shows. Scientists suggest this is because exposure to pollution makes us more ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in JUNE
June 18: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
PIL against use of chemicals in fruits, vegetables Curbing chemical use A Mumbai-based NGO, Citizen Circle for Social Welfare and Education, has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) before the Bombay High Court. The PIL, according to www.l..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in JUNE
June 18: TALL TALK
Surf Excel Matic Liquid – Unclear comparison  Vague statement  “Get 2 times more power with Surf Excel Matic Liquid†said the advertisement on Facebook. Two times more power than what? In the absence of any cla..
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- Posted in JUNE