Jan.17: NEWS FLASH
Mineral water in plastic containers with blue tint The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has permitted the use of blue tint in plastic containers of five litre and above of mineral water. It has also operationalised standard..
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- Posted in 2017, January, monthly
Jan.17: FOOD AND HEALTH
Genetically Modified foods: Why there is cause for concern Likely risk to health and environment; MNCs may exploit farmers Apples that do not get brown after slicing. Oils with reduced saturated fat. Vitamin A-enriched rice. All thanks to ..
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- Posted in 2017, January, monthly
Jan.17: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
Right house plant could improve indoor air  We know that potted plants pump oxygen into our surroundings improving the quality of indoor air. But a new study has found that certain varieties also clear the air of harmful chemicals. The stu..
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- Posted in 2017, January, monthly
Jan.17: COVER STORY
Keen on namkeens? Regular consumption could harm your health   15 brands tested; alarmingly high levels of fat and sodium found in many Salty, spicy and tangy, namkeens satisfy your palate and subdue hunger pangs. However, these sna..
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- Posted in 2017, January, monthly
Jan.17: CONSUMER TIPS
10 tips to beat jet lag Nothing can ruin a trip like arriving at your destination weary and sleep deprived. Jet lag is caused when travelling across multiple time zones disrupts your body clock. Here are some easy ways to beat jet lag. Fly aÂ..
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- Posted in 2017, January, monthly
Jan.17: CERS MEDIATES
Eurokids repays fees after admission confusion J.K. Bajaj’s grand-daughter Lavisha joined Eurokids preschool in Bengaluru when she was one year and seven months old. Within 15 days, she was reluctant to go to school. She had not yet sta..
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- Posted in 2017, January, monthly
Jan. 17: PUBLIC INTEREST
What to do if you are bitten by a dog Dog bites can happen for many reasons. A puppy in the teething stage may nip on the ankle or a strange dog on the street may attack you. The most serious concern with dog bites is rabies. By knowing how..
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- Posted in 2017, January, monthly
Dec. 16: ANTIBIOTICS QUIZ
Antibiotics in the food chain: How much do you know? Consumers International (CI) observed 14-20 November 2016 as Antibiotics Awareness Week. The quiz below is part of their campaign material: 1. Â Â Antibiotics are powerful medicines th..
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- Posted in 2016, December, monthly
Dec. – 16: TALL TALK
Exaggerated claims When a packet of snacks claims the product is “cholesterol freeâ€, has “low sodium salt†and is “100% atta†you would not mind indulging yourself. This is the case with Patanjali Jeera Bite..
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- Posted in 2016, December, monthly
Dec. -16: SETTLED IN COURT
Misleading offer costs McDonald’s Rs. 12 lakh When Kapil Mitra visited a McDonald’s outlet in Delhi, he was given a coupon which said Panasonic mobile phones, iPods and a Chevrolet Optra could be won! He was told the terms and co..
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- Posted in 2016, December, monthly
Dec. – 16: PUBLIC INTEREST
Demonetization: What can common man do to cope? From the midnight of 8 November 2016, Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes ceased to be legal tender. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold step was aimed to end corruption, curb black money  and ..
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- Posted in 2016, December, monthly
Dec. – 16: CONSUMER TIPS
IRCTC gives some tips On the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Week-2016, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) gave the following tips so that people become aware of and prevent cases of cheating/corruption: Wh..
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- Posted in 2016, December, monthly
Dec. – 16: IN A CAPSULE
Traffic noise increases heart attack risk Living near the highway could cost your heart dear as researchers have found that risk of heart attack goes up with the amount of traffic noise to which you are exposed. The increase in risk is greates..
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- Posted in 2016, December, monthly
Dec. – 16: FOOD AND HEALTHÂ
There’s a right time to eat these healthy foods Eating healthy is not just a question of what or how much you eat. When is equally important, say food and nutrition experts. True, we can’t look at theclock every time we eat somet..
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- Posted in 2016, December, monthly
Dec. – 16: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
Indian govt wakes up to dangers of asbestos The Indian government is finally waking up to the dangers of asbestos use. Environment minister Anil Dave has said his ministry would ask scientists to find a non-hazardous substitute for asbestos..
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- Posted in 2016, December, monthly
Dec. – 16: COVER STORY
 Buying a car? Know about the safety features We talked to automobile and road safety expert Samir Pathak who has over 30 years of experience in the field.  Q.  What are the safety features available in Indian cars, especially in..
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- Posted in 2016, December, monthly
Dec. – 16: AROUND THE WORLD
USA How you fight with your spouse may affect different body parts Emotions are known to influence health, especially when they are negative or intense. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have been studying marital conflict ..
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- Posted in 2016, December, monthly
Dec. – 16: ADVOCACY
Simple, inexpensive path to legal reform  The functioning of our legal system is hurting the economy. Economic development depends on the efficient working of the judicial system. The 2016 World Bank report on ‘Ease of Doing Busin..
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- Posted in 2016, December, monthly
SWEETS CAN PLACE YOU IN THE SICK LIST – how
Ahmadabad:Â Exercise Caution! These festive season sweets may not bring joy, but might harm your health if you are not cautious.– -The civic body scanned several sweet shops and sent samples of their mava and mava sweets to Public Heal..
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Nov – 16: TALL TALK
Dangerously misleading The print advt reads: “Introducing India’s first diabetes care oil – Fortune VIVOâ€. It is accompanied by claims like “helps reduce high blood sugar levelâ€, “improves insulin se..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, November