JULY – 15: SNIPPETS
Nuts a healthy choice for diabetics A study published in Diabetes Care, 2011 concludes that replacing carbohydrate foods with plant-based sources of fat is beneficial for diabetes patients. The study found that a group of volunteers consuming ..
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- Posted in 2015, July, monthly
JULY – 15: HEALTH MATTERS
Hazards of some modern conveniences Several products we use today make life more convenient. However, we do not actually consider the ramifications to our health and environment. Cell phones: Today, cell phones are a vital part of our life. Ma..
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- Posted in 2015, July, monthly
AUG – 15: CERS MEDIATES
Pest control agency agrees to abide by warranty clause Gujarat Pest Control Services carried out anti-termite treatment at Chirag Shah’s home. The agency assured Chirag of a warranty of seven years. In less than two months Chirag notice..
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- Posted in 2015, August, monthly
JULY – 2015: CERC NEWS
TV show on health hazards of milk adulteration VTV Gujarat conducted a live talk show on adulteration of milk on June 17, 2015. Ms. Anindita Mehta, Deputy General Manager, Chemical and Microbiology Laboratory, CERC took part in the show as an ..
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- Posted in 2015, July, monthly
CA – JULY 5 – TALL TALK
TALL TALK IVF ads violate the law Two complaints were received by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) recently. One advertisement was by Delhi IVF & Fertility Research Centre which made two claims. One was that it was “..
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CA – JULY 2015 – SNIPPETS
SNIPPETS Nuts a healthy choice for diabetics A study published in Diabetes Care, 2011 concludes that replacing carbohydrate foods with plant-based sources of fat is beneficial for diabetes patients. The study found that a group of volunteers c..
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CA – JULY 2015 – HEALTH MATTERS
HEALTH MATTERS Hazards of some modern conveniences Several products we use today make life more convenient. However, we do not actually consider the ramifications to our health and environment. Cell phones: Today, cell phones are a vital part ..
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JULY – 15: CONSUMER TIPS
How to develop a healthy metabolism A commonly ignored yet important parameter in your weight loss regime is your body’s metabolism. It is the way your body converts the sugar, protein and fat into energy. Here are some tips on developi..
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- Posted in 2015, July, monthly
JULY – 15: SETTLED IN COURT
HDFC Bank in the dock for wrongly charging customer Deepak Sheth, from Ahmedabad, obtained a credit card from HDFC Bank and made purchases worth Rs. 3,786. He deposited a cheque of UCO Bank to clear the dues. As it took some time for the chequ..
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- Posted in 2015, July, monthly
JULY – 15: COVER STORY
17 home remedies for acidity tested: Choose the best Acidity is a common ailment that causes stomach discomfort. Chronic acidity may affect your daily life and, if uncontrolled, may cause stomach ulcers, gallstones and even cancer. Most of us ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015, July, monthly
JULY – 15: CERS MEDIATES
IDBI Capital compensates investor for loss of interest Sheila Mody from Ahmedabad had invested Rs. 7 lakh in a fixed deposit (FD) for one year under the ‘National Housing Bank (NHB)-Sunidhi Scheme’ through IDBI Capital. On ..
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- Posted in 2015, July, monthly
CA – JUN 15 – HEALTH MATTERS
HEALTH MATTERS The germ breeders around you If you thought that disease causing micro-organisms are confined to garbage dumps, toilet seats and other obviously dirty surfaces, think again! There are many other germ-friendly spots. Some are des..
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CA – JUN 15 – SNIPPETS
SNIPPETS Computer gamers’ brains differ Playing computer games has been linked to a range of effects from addiction to improved reasoning. The brains of people who regularly play computer games differ from those of infrequent gamers, re..
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CA – JUN 15 – CERC NEWS
CERC NEWS Four brochures released to empower consumers To empower consumers of the state, CERC, in partnership with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of Gujarat has released four brochures in Gujarati. This is the first time such an..
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CA – JUN 15 -TALL TALK
TALL TALK Surrogate liquor ads: Pulling wool over the eyes It is a common practice among companies to advertise a product that is banned, by doing so indirectly. According to Wikipedia, surrogate advertising is a form of advertising which is u..
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CA – JUN 15 – SETTLED IN COURT
SETTLED IN COURT CERS compels SpiceJet to pay for poor service Rajendra Bhagat, a resident of Ahmedabad, was booked on a SpiceJet flight from Coimbatore to Ahmedabad via Mumbai. The flight scheduled for 1.15 pm was rescheduled for 5 pm and aga..
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CA – JUN 15 – COVER STORY
COVER STORY Go green with your domestic appliances People are increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices to reduce energy consumption, increase the life span of their appliances, decrease global warming and check pollution levels. Here are s..
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CA – JUN 15 – CONSUMER TIPS
CONSUMER TIPS Tips for safe social networking Social networking sites are all-pervasive, but aren’t always safe. We give you some tips to stay safe while on these sites. Be discreet: Be conservative while sharing information. Disclosing ..
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CA – JUN 15 – CERS MEDIATES
CERS MEDIATES Bank credits money that was fraudulently withdrawn Chandrabali Yadav, a peon in a private company, maintained a savings account with Central Bank of India in Mumbai. When he visited the bank to withdraw Rs. 30,000 for his sonR..
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MAY – 15: IN A CAPSULE
Short bursts of exercise can help with learning A short exercise break may help when trying to learn or comprehend new information. A new study has shown that even short bursts of exercise might have the ability to improve complex memor..
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- Posted in 2015, May, monthly