Feb.18: SETTLED IN COURT

Court orders United Insurance to pay surgeon’s fees  Deepa Sonpal had a mediclaim policy from United Insurance Company Ltd. for a sum insured of Rs. 2.75 lakh. In 2012, she underwent a hysterectomy at Shrey Hospital. The surgeon, Dr...

Feb.18: CERS MEDIATES

Airtel removes mobile tower installed without consent Abdul Nasir Baig was shocked to find a mobile tower installed on the roof of his flat without his consent. He lived on the top floor of a multi-storeyed building. Bharti Airtel India Ltd. i..

Feb.18: COVER STORY

Toxic pesticides and heavy metals in organic moong dal Pesticide residues found in 3 of 7 brands tested, heavy metals in all brands We believe organic food products are safe and good for health. That’s why we are willing to pay that ext..

Dec.17: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS

How viable are electric cars? India has said it wants to replace all cars with electric ones by 2030. Many other countries too want to phase out use of petrol and diesel vehicles. But it is feared that switching to electric carries its own env..

Dec.17: PUBLIC INTEREST

Choosing the right toothbrush How do you choose your toothbrush? Do you have a steady favourite bought out of habit? Is it the colour of the handle that attracts you? Or, do you look for a discount? If it is any of these, read our article to k..

Dec.17: SETTLED IN COURT

National Insurance made to pay full amount to cancer survivor Meena Dave held a policy with National Insurance Company Ltd. The sum insured was Rs. 3 lakh. In 2011, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent an operation. Since Rs. 50,..

Dec.17: SPOTLIGHT

When you should not use your credit card Credit cards might be convenient to use and a godsend at times when you don’t have the cash to cover unexpected expenses. But, there are some scenarios where using plastic is unwise. Find out whi..

Dec.17: TALL TALK

Lotus Herbals Safe Sun: At face value? The print advertisement of Lotus Herbals Safe Sun claimed that the product was “finger snap tested” (to prove it wasn’t greasy), “easily absorbed”, “non-oily” an..

Dec.17: AROUND THE WORLD

USA Babies can predict what you are going to do Apparently, babies as young as eight months can observe our every move and predict what a person is most likely to do next, a study suggests. The findings, published in the journal Infancy, may s..

Dec.17: IN A CAPSULE

Bottled water does expire This may surprise you – bottled water does require an expiry date like other packaged foods. Ignoring the date could have serious health consequences. According to Live Science, it is not the water that goes bad..

Dec.17: HEALTH MATTERS

Can vitamin supplements be dangerous? When it comes to supplements, more is not always better. Vitamins and minerals are essential to health, but that doesn’t mean that huge doses will prevent you from falling ill. Nowadays, everything f..

Dec.17: NEWS FLASH

Insurer must pay up within 7 days after settlement date The National Commission has ruled that once an insurance company accepts an offer of settlement from the insured person, the amount should be paid within seven days. Otherwise, it would b..

Dec.17: CERS MEDIATES

Travel company gives refund after goof-up Arman Oza booked a taxi through KK Travels for travel from Pune to Mumbai airport. He made an online payment of Rs. 1,050 using a link sent to him by the travel company. The link led him to Airpay, the..

Dec.17: COVER STORY

20 unusual ways to shed weight Tired of dieting and exercise? Want to try something different? Here are some tips that will help you lose weight. A few may sound bizarre, but they may work! 1. Keep a food diary: Studies have found that people ..

Nov.17: AROUND THE WORLD

USA Mere smell of food may make you fat In a humorous vein, people often say that just smelling food makes them fat. Well, this may be true! A study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, has discovered a link between the olfactory or smel..

Nov.17: TALL TALK 

Tetley Super Green Tea – Not all fun and games  In the television commercial of Tetley Super Green Tea, Sourav Ganguly is expected to display ‘superhuman’ skills by catching a milk packet, flower pot and soft toy thrown ..

Nov.17: SETTLED IN COURT

Doc to compensate woman for botched-up abortion Sima Kothiya got an abortion done by Dr. D.N. Patel. The next day she had severe pain in the abdomen. She was asked to continue the medicines prescribed. When she became critical the day after th..

Nov.17: HEALTH MATTERS

Don’t make these common first aid mistakes Applying butter to a burn:  The layer of grease could cause an infection. Also, don’t cover a burn with a towel or blanket, because loose fibres might stick to the skin. When dealin..

Nov.17: PUBLIC INTEREST

Are you being watched through your web camera? Someone could be watching you through your webcam, without you even realising Webcams help you stay in touch with friends and family. All our devices – phones, laptops, tablets, and more, no..

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