Apr.18: CERS MEDIATES

LIC corrects its mistake Insurer’s error Meena Tahiliani had a policy with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for which she regularly paid the premium. After 10 years, LIC gave her the option of either surrendering the policy or ..

Apr.18: COVER STORY  

Organic vegetables fare no better than non-organic ones  2 out of 9 organic samples tested had pesticide residues and 5 were contaminated by heavy metals Green, leafy vegetables like spinach and fenugreek are packed with goodness. They are ..

Mar.18: TALL TALK

O General AC – Data not provided The print advertisement of O General AC made several technical claims – even contradictory ones. According to one claim the product was the ‘World’s first air conditioner with up to 8..

Mar.18: HEALTH  MATTERS

How sugar and fat trick the brain into eating more Sweet or fatty foods captivate the brain’s reward circuit and are as addictive as cocaine and gambling We don’t always eat when we are hungry and are low on calories. Often, we ea..

Mar.18: SPOTLIGHT

Know the dangers when you charge your phone Charging your phone is one of the most routine activities nowadays. But it could prove dangerous if not done the right way. However, if you follow certain precautions you can keep out of harm’..

Mar.18: AROUND THE WORLD

SWITZERLAND Periods don’t make women irrational or forgetful Periods do not impact a woman’s ability to make rational decisions, remember things or multi-task. A behavioural study of 68 women over two menstrual cycles tested thre..

Mar.18: SETTLED IN COURT

Mercedes-Benz to cough up Rs. 10 lakh for faulty airbags Sudhir Trehan, then managing director of CG (Crompton Greaves) Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd., was returning from Nasik to Mumbai after an official trip in 2006. The Mercedes he w..

Mar.18: NEWS FLASH

Soon, airbags must in new vehicles As of July 1, 2019, all cars that are manufactured in India must come equipped with advanced safety features such as airbags and alert systems for speeding beyond 80 kmph. In addition, they will have to have ..

Mar.18: IN A CAPSULE

Wearing socks in bed is good Keeping your feet warm at night has been proven to improve sleep. A study published in the journal Nature: International Weekly Journal of Science says wearing socks helps you fall asleep 15 minutes sooner than usu..

Mar.18: CERS MEDIATES

Builder promises to return the booking amount, but doesn’t Chhaya Gohil booked a flat in Swaminarayan Park developed by Dharmadev Infrastructure Ltd. She paid Rs. 5.01 lakh as booking amount against the total payment of Rs. 16 lakh. Sub..

Mar.18: PUBLIC INTEREST

Don’t be conned while shopping online Despite the popularity of e-commerce, there are several dangers a consumer faces From clothes, furniture and electronic goods to groceries, medicines and even jewellery – you can get almost a..

Mar.18: COVER STORY

CERC restrains film stars from featuring in misleading advts Advertisers fail to submit evidence that film stars agree with claims made in advts Javed Akhtar convinces you that Dr. Ortho ayurvedic oil and capsules is an “unmatched”..

Feb.18: TALL TALK

Rasna – Just bragging A leaflet for the beverage brand Rasna made tall claims. It said Rasna was ‘Made in Gujarat, loved by the world’, ‘India’s most trusted family owned brand’ and ‘World’s..

Feb.18: CONSUMER TIPS

10 tips on how to strike a good bargain Bargaining is an art that requires two basic skills – the ability and patience to do some research (or shop around) and communication skills. Here are some tips to help you master the art of bargai..

Feb. 18: AROUND THE WORLD

DENMARK Your poop may predict whether you will lose weight Why does a person not lose weight in spite of trying very hard? Danish researchers may have the answer to this agonizing question. Apparently, the type of bacteria in your gut may affe..

Feb.18: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS 

Indians could live 4 years more with cleaner air  Indians could live four years longer on an average if the country complies with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) air quality standards. This was revealed by a new study on impact ..

Feb.18: NEWS FLASH

Cigarette shops can’t sell candies and cola Shops selling tobacco products can no longer sell items such as toffees, candies, chips, biscuits and soft drinks that may attract non-users, particularly children and young adults. The Union ..

Feb.18: IN A CAPSULE

Sindoor samples contain unsafe levels of lead Vermilion or sindoor may contain unsafe levels of lead which is associated with lower IQ and growth delays in children. Researchers from Rutgers University, USA reported that 43% of samples collect..

Feb.18: PUBLIC INTEREST

  What banks look at before approving a home loan While credit history is an important factor, age and income are vital too You feel settled in your professional and personal life. Now, all that you need is your own dream home. For this y..

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