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 ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in April
Apr.18: COVER STORY Â
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 ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in April
Top e-portals blatantly violate labelling rules, reveals CERC survey
PRESSNOTE-14/E&R/March 18 Press Release Top e-portals blatantly violate labelling rules, reveals CERC survey On the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day, CERC urges Govt. to formulate regulations for product return to protect online shopp..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Press Releases
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..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in March
Mar.18: HEALTHÂ 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..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in March
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’..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in March
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..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in March
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..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in March
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 ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in March
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..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in March
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..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in March
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..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in March
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 “unmatchedâ€..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in March
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..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in February
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..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in February
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..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in February
Feb.18: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETSÂ
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 ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in February
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 ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in February
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..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in February
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..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in February