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..

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..

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 ..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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 ..

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..

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..

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..

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 ..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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