Oct.18: COVER STORY
ISI marked water pouches found unsafe 60% brands failed tests; water in pouches contaminated with bacteria It is a common sight to see water bottles and pouches being sold by vendors on the roadside, in shops and eateries, at bus stops and..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in October-2018
Oct.18: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
Dry-cleaned laundry may release carcinogen  Toxic chemical   PERC(perchloroethylene), a chemical used for dry-cleaning, has been found to be toxic to humans and the environment. PERC is retained in dry-cleaned clothes and cust..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in October-2018
Oct.18: CERS MEDIATES
Hotel shifts guests to other hotel; changes its mind  Unfair proposal Arpit Doshi planned a vacation to Lavasa with a group of friends. He booked four rooms at the retreat Ekaant, two months in advance. A few days later, he received a ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in October-2018
Oct.18: SETTLED IN COURT
Builder made liable for promises made in brochure In its advertisement brochure for sale of a housing complex in Mumbai, Ravi Developments promised to provide common amenities such as a ground, garden, water fountain, CCTV cameras and intercom..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in October-2018
Sept.18: IN A CAPSULE
Alarming use of antibiotics in India Largest consumer  A study by health researchers says that India was the leading consumer of antibiotics worldwide in humans between 2000 and 2015. Also, use of last-resort antibiotic cephalosporins a..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in September-18
Sept.18: SPOTLIGHT
Grey hair: Myths and facts The first sight of a grey hair on your head may cause you to feel dismayed. But remember going grey is a natural part of life. With a stylish cut, you can flaunt your grey hair with aplomb. Here are some myths and fa..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in September-18
Sept.18: AROUND THE WORLD
USA Obesity dulls sense of taste    Unhealthy cravings Apparently, obesity dulls the sense of taste driving people to eat larger quantities of calorie-rich foods high in sugar, salt and fat to satisfy their cravings. A study of ra..
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- Posted in 2018, monthly
Sept.18: CONSUMER TIPS
10 tips to get the most from your car AC It’s summer and your car air conditioner will have to work really hard to keep you cool while you are on the go. Here are some handy tips to optimally use your car AC. 1. Park in the shade: Park ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, monthly
Sept.18: HEALTH MATTERS
Avoid touching these body parts with your hands It may sound bizarre, but it’s true. Doctors warn against frequently touching certain body parts with the hands. Research shows that hands play a major role in the transmission of germs. T..
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- Posted in 2018, monthly
Sept.18: NEWS FLASH
HFSS foods to have red colour-coded labels Informing consumers Soon packaged food products that have high fat, sugar and salt content (HFSS foods) will have labels on the front of the pack that are colour-coded red. The Food Safety and Standar..
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- Posted in 2018, monthly
Sept.18: FOOD AND HEALTH
Pros and cons of drinking apple cider vinegar Taking it undiluted or overconsumption can be dangerous Apple cider vinegar has been the health buzzword for a while now. In fact, it was believed to be a cure for several health ills by the fa..
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- Posted in 2018, monthly
Sept.18: CERS MEDIATES
Casio replaces faulty watch Customer has a bad time  Bharat Shah bought a Casio watch for Rs. 2,595. Within one week of purchase, it stopped working. He took it to an authorized service agent who replaced the battery. Bharat was surprised ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, monthly
Sept.18: SETTLED IN COURT
Hotel liable for theft of guest’s car Sapan Dhawan entrusted his car to valet parking at Taj Mahal Hotel in Delhi and was given a token. After dinner when he sought the car keys he was told that the vehicle had been stolen. United I..
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- Posted in 2018, monthly
Sept.18: COVER STORY
All you wanted to know about snoring Adopt 10 natural ways to curb the problem Have you ever had to wear earplugs to block out the sounds of someone snoring nearby? If so, you know what a nuisance it can be. A person who snores often becomes a..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, monthly
Aug.18: AROUND THE WORLD
SWEDEN Fitness craze that is good for environment     Civic sense Want to keep fit and do your bit for the environment, but don’t have time for both? Plogging is the answer! Plogging is a fitness craze that encourage..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, August, monthly
Aug.18: IN A CAPSULE
Vitamin B7 supplements pose danger Lab results changed Biotin supplements (vitamin B7) have gained popularity with those seeking stronger, healthier hair, skin and nails. But the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned that takin..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, August, monthly
Aug.18: HEALTH MATTERS
12 dietary habits that fight depression Including certain foods in your diet and avoiding others can work wonders for mental health One in four people the world over are afflicted with depression. To combat this ailment, that decreases pro..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, August, monthly
Aug.18: SPOTLIGHT
How reading improves health To be curled on a couch with a gripping book on a lazy summer afternoon is what dreams are made of. We instinctively know that reading is good for our health and happiness without knowing how or why. Read on to unde..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, August, monthly
Aug.18: TALL TALK
Good Knight Fabric Roll On–False Miraculous effect?  Inadequate data   A child does not pay heed to his mother’s instructions to protect himself from being bitten by mosquitoes. So his mother uses Good Knight Fabri..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, August, monthly
Aug.18: PUBLIC INTEREST
Should you get a bank locker? A daring bank robbery took place last year in Bank of Baroda’s Navi Mumbai branch. The burglars dug a 25-feet tunnel and stole valuables worth over Rs 2.85 crore stored in lockers. It is a common practice f..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018, August, monthly