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..

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 ..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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.     Antibiotics are powerful medicines th..

Dec. – 16: TALL TALK

Exaggerated claims When a packet of snacks claims the product is “cholesterol free”, has “low sodium salt” and is “100% atta” you would not mind indulging yourself. This is the case with Patanjali Jeera Bite..

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..

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 ..

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..

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..

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..

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 ..

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..

Nov – 16: TALL TALK

Dangerously misleading The print advt reads: “Introducing India’s first diabetes care oil – Fortune VIVO”. It is accompanied by claims like “helps reduce high blood sugar level”, “improves insulin se..

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