Sept – 16: NEWS FLASH

Soon, stricter norms for pharma product advts Advertisers of pharmaceutical products and medical devices may soon face stricter curbs. The government is planning to make amendments to drug laws to keep a check on misleading advertisements. The..

Sept – 16: FOOD AND HEALTH

7 foods that keep you young We constantly look for magic potions that will keep us at our youthful best. Several food items have age-defying properties. All we have to do is add them to our diet. Find the fountain of youth with these seven foo..

Sept – 16: COVER STORY

Rampant adulteration in loose groundnut oil Appeal to govt to make available small affordable pack sizes in the market Cooking oil is a staple in every household. Groundnut oil is one of the healthiest cooking oils popular in western India...

Sept – 16: CERS MEDIATES

Builder repays amount for not allocating chosen plot Jatin Shah had booked two plots of land in Springdale Retreat Scheme of Sandesh Procon Pvt. Ltd. for Rs. 5.92 lakh each. The agreement copy mentioned different plot numbers. To his surprise,..

TURMERIC POWDER

Heavy metals found in organic turmeric powder.   We tested six national brands of organic turmeric powder for safety, especially for the presence of pesticide residues and heavy metals, namely lead, copper, tin, zinc, cadmium, arsenic and..

Chyawanprash: Test Report

Chyawanprash: Tall claims distract from high sugar content Chyawanprash, India’s popular health food is supposedly packed with ayurvedic benefits. But can consuming it really make a significant improvement in your well-being? And, are t..

CHIPS – TEST REPORT

WHICH WOULD YOU BUY? Chips: Tasty temptations on test Chips are the ideal companion when you are at the movies or a party, a crunchy meal add-on and, yes, an antidote to boredom. But we’ve all heard of their evils  – excess fa..

Chilli Test Report

Loose chilli powder: Cheap but unsafe 2 samples found to be rancid and infested with insects, 5 were discoloured Too much of it in your curry can make you desperately reach out for a glass of water to cool your burning mouth! But, which Indian..

AUG-16: SNIPPETS

Women outspend men in online shopping Women are not only outspending men while shopping online, they are also proving to be the more aggressive internet and tech-savvy gender when it comes to buying things through their smartphones. Women are ..

AUG-16: CONSUMER TIPS

10 tips to avoid burnout Burnout is a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. You begin to lose interest and motivation in your work. Here are some simple practices which can help prevent burnout: To-do l..

AUG-16: SETTLED IN COURT

Parsvnath told to pay monthly penalty for delay       In a landmark judgement in favour of consumers, the National Commission has ordered Parsvnath Developers to pay a monthly penalty to allottees for delay in handing over..

AUG-16: PUBLIC INTEREST

Bajaj quadricycle gets poor safety rating False claims about the Qute mislead and endanger consumers The first Indian-made ‘quadricycle’ manufactured by Bajaj Auto Ltd –  RE60 Qute – scored poorly in safety rating..

AUG-16: TALL TALK

Piggybacking on a name The advertisement of Royal Stag Mega Music we questioned featured popular Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. It said: “Seagram’s Royal Stag Mega Music. It’s your life. Make it large”. This is a clea..

AUG-16: COVER STORY

Loose chilli powder: Cheap but unsafe 2 samples found to be rancid and infested with insects, 5 were discoloured Too much of it in your curry can make you desperately reach out for a glass of water to cool your burning mouth! But, which Indian..

AUG-16 : HEALTH MATTERS

Healthy eating: 10 habits to start Eating healthy does not have to be difficult. It can be achieved by adopting some smart practices. Here are a few that could make a big difference to your health. Start meals with soup: Soup is a successful d..

JUL-16: COVER STORY

New Real Estate Act simplified  Are you thinking of buying a house? Does it fill you with apprehension? Know your rights under the new Real Estate Act You buy a house once in a lifetime but it may be the single largest purchase you ever mak..

JUL-16: HOMAGE

The man who saw the Indian consumer as king…  The father of the Indian consumer movement is no more. Prof Manubhai Shah passed away on 7 May 2016 after a prolonged illness at the age of 85. Manubhai’s journey, from a textile ma..

JUL-16: CERS MEDIATES

Honda replaces faulty Mobilio Mukesh Vekariya was upset when the new Honda Mobilio he purchased started giving him trouble. The problems were noise while changing gears, low mileage and noisy engine. He brought it to the notice of the service ..

JUL-16: NEWS FLASH

Celebrity endorsers may pay for misleading consumers    A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended stringent provisions, including jail term of up to five years and hefty penalty of up to Rs. 50 lakh, to hold celebrities accounta..

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