Nov – 16: SETTLED IN COURT
Bavishi Fertility Institute rapped for making false promises Lakshmi and Dipsinh Waghela underwent fertility treatment at Ahmedabad-based Bavishi Fertility Institute in 2010. The institute assured them of 100% success after treatment of six mo..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, November
Nov – 16: PUBLIC INTEREST
Dirty tanks cause for water contamination Test findings reveal that direct water supply is free from pathogens  Drinking water or potable water is defined as water safe enough to be consumed by humans. The most common and widespread health..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, monthly, November
Nov – 16: NEWS FLASH
Customers not liable for e-frauds, if reported in time The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a policy of ‘zero liability’ for customers in third-party frauds if they are reported within three days. Third-party frauds are ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, monthly, November
Nov – 16: HEALTH MATTERS
  How long should your child sleep?  Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for a child’s mental and physical health and development. It is just as important as healthy eating and exercise. Overall, a child will spend 40..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, monthly, November
Nov – 16: COVER STORY
What your pee and poop tells you about your health Find out what is normal and when you should be worried We live in a society where urinating and defecating are not activities we discuss with others. In fact, we seldom look at the toilet bowl..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, November
Nov – 16: CONSUMER TIPS
Protect yourself from online scams     Online scams are schemes to con you out of your money using your computer and the internet, either through fake websites, emails or social media. Don’t be pressured into making a d..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, November
Consumers beware! This Festive Season…
Consumers beware! This Festive Season…Â Don’t let adulterants kill you. Â
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Nov – 16: CERS MEDIATES
Hospital repays excess amount charged Prabodh Halde’s mother-in-law was admitted in Hiranandani hospital, Thane, as she complained of increased palpitations. She was kept in a HDU room (high dependency unit) where she underwent several ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, monthly, November
Oct – 16: TALL TALK
Miracle product? Seeing the print advertisement and TVC of New Sunsilk Long and Healthy Growth shampoo, you would think it is a miracle if your hair grows up to 4 cm in 3 months! But, several studies show that normal growth rate of hair is 1.5..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, monthly, October
Oct – 16: SNIPPETS
Social media addicts prone to depression The more young adults use social media, the more likely they are to be depressed, new research has confirmed. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube could be fuelling ‘internet addi..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, October
Oct – 16: SETTLED IN COURT
Coaching class taught lesson for poor service Abhivyakti Verma was a little weak in chemistry and mathematics. Her parents enrolled her in Oxford Tutors Academy in Mumbai before her class XII exams. The academy had claimed it had experienced f..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, October
Oct – 16: PUBLIC INTEREST
Facts about laughter you may not know It’s a myth that we laugh mostly at jokes; we laugh to bond with friends. Laughter is the most basic form of expression and communication. It is a great way to improve your mood and that of those ar..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, October
Oct – 16: FOOD AND HEALTH
How to cool mouth after eating spicy food Is your mouth on fire because of eating spicy food? Don’t reach for that glass of water. Capsaicin, a chemical in chillies which activates pain receptors and causes a burning sensation, dissolve..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, October
Oct – 16: CONSUMER TIPS
10 tips for taking a perfect selfie Taking selfies is a fun way to show the world your confidence, personality and fashion sense. Here are some easy tricks for snapping amazing selfies. 1. Find the perfect light: There is nothing worse than a ..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, October
Oct – 16: COVER STORY
E-wallets – The new way to pay First, it was cash, then came the credit card, followed by internet banking and now it is e-wallets. Essentially, an e-wallet is a prepaid online account that helps you buy goods or hire services and do..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, October
Oct – 16: CERS MEDIATES
Finally, ICICI Prudential settles mediclaim Munjal Sanghvi had taken insurance for his family from ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. In 2014, his wife was admitted in hospital to undergo treatment for spinal problem. The total medic..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, October
Sept – 16: TALL TALK
Claims galore! The advertisement of 3D Cool Xtreme AC makes so many claims using impressive terms that we were indeed intrigued. We wondered whether the features highlighted were unique to this brand. We wrote to ASCI questioning the claims. A..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, September
Sept – 16: SNIPPETS
By 2050, you may have to live on imported water! Do not be surprised if the country is forced to import drinking water by 2050! The fast-depleting groundwater stock is expected to reduce to 22% of what it was in 1951, according to figures from..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, September
Sept – 16: SETTLED IN COURT
Spicejet to pay Rs. 10 L for offloading disabled flyer Jeeja Ghosh, an eminent activist, suffers from cerebral palsy. She boarded a SpiceJet flight at Kolkata to attend a conference hosted by an NGO in Goa in 2012. Seated in the aircraft, ..
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- Posted in 2016, monthly, September
Sept – 16: PUBLIC INTEREST
‘Acche din’ for flyers: Lower excess baggage charges Refund process streamlined; hefty compensation for being denied boarding Flyers in India have reason to cheer. The Central Government recently introduced extensive passenger-fri..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, monthly, September