CA – MAR 16 : HEALTH MATTERS
 Say yes to coconut water  Coconut water is a popular thirst-quencher and packs a nutritional punch as well. It has long been a popular drink in tropical countries where it is available fresh. Recently, it has become immensely popular be..
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CA – MAR 16: CONSUMER TIPS
10 Tips to improve phone camera photos Mobile phones have now taken the place of digital cameras for most people. We share some photographic techniques to help you make your pictures better. Â Lighting: The flash is an LED which is too close..
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- Posted in 2016, MARCH, monthly
CA – MAR 16 : SETTLED IN COURT
Housewife gets refund after KidZee franchise flops A representative of Zee Interactive Learning Systems Ltd., Mumbai, met Kiran Yadav in July 2007. He persuaded her to open a KidZee centre at her Ahmedabad bungalow to earn some income. She..
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- Posted in 2016, MARCH, monthly
Housewife gets refund after KidZee franchise flops A representative of Zee Interactive Learning Systems Ltd., Mumbai, met Kiran Yadav in July 2007. He persuaded her to open a KidZee centre at her Ahmedabad bungalow to earn some income. She..
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CA – MAR 16 : CERS MEDIATES
Customer gets refund for defective Sony Xperia The speaker of Nina Shah’s two-month-old Sony Xperia Z3 (Model D6653) seemed defective as the sound was low. When Nina took it to the Sony service centre, the staff initially said dust must..
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- Posted in 2016, MARCH, monthly
Green Alert
The Green Alert covers the following issues: Eco product of the month- Latest scientific research published in peer reviewed journals. Issues/policy related to promote green environment friendly issues Latest News on new green technologies, ec..
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CA – MAR 16 : COVER STORY
Pick the right food processor Whether you are a homemaker or a chef, your best companion in the kitchen today is the versatile Food Processor. A good Food Processor can do repetitive and time-consuming tasks like dicing onions and chopping cor..
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- Posted in 2016, MARCH, monthly
Mediclaim Renewal
Mediclaim policies, considered a panacea, prove a headache when one goes for a claim or renewal. A recent judgement of the Gujarat High Court mitigates the grievances of the policy holders to a large extent by directing the insurance companies..
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The Tobacco Toothpastes Story
Mrs. Geeta Acharya complained that two tobacco based toothpastes bearing the brand names IPCO Creamy Snuff and Dentobac manufactured by Asha Industries of Nadiad and Parag Perfumes, Sihor, respectively, contained a high percentage of tobacco a..
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Sanjay Kothari vs LIC
Virbalaben was married in 1966. On 20 July 1966 she delivered a male child in the U.K. She died two days later. She had an insurance of Rs.10,000/-. But LIC repudiated the claim of her family. In 1986, her son, Mr. Sanjay Kothari, attained the..
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Dog bite story
Mr. Amrutlal P. Patel, who was residing at village Bhadol, Gujarat, died on the 93rd day of hydrophobia on 9 April 1982 after he had been bitten by a dog. He left behind his widow, Mrs. Joyitiben Patel, and 4 children, of whom 3 were minors. M..
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DEC-15: CERC NEWS
CERC NEWS GERC chairperson from judiciary CERS won a long fought battle recently on the appointment of Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) chairperson. It had filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) before the Gujarat High Court ..
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DEC-15 : NEWS FLASH
NEWS FLASH Emami fined Rs. 15 lakh for fairness cream advt A consumer court has imposed a penalty of Rs. 15 lakh on Emami Limited for “misrepresenting†to the public about its fairness cream for men. The District Forum (Central), D..
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DEC-15: SNIPPETS
SNIPPETS Drink chocolate milk after workout The next time you reach for a drink after your workout, make sure it is chocolate milk instead of a protein shake or any other sports drink. Protein shakes are believed to be the reason for the heavy..
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DEC-15: PUBLIC INTEREST
PUBLIC INTEREST Use social media to resolve your complaints Posting complaints on social networking sites empowers consumers and keeps companies on their toes Social media is gradually becoming the voice of the modern consumer. If you are tire..
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DEC-15: FOOD AND NUTRITION
FOOD AND NUTRITION Raw or cooked: Which vegetables are healthier? Cooking increases nutrient content in some cases and does the exact opposite in others We know that vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre that help s..
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DEC-15: HEALTH MATTERS
HEALTH MATTERS How to recognize a heart attack before it happens Watch out for these signs that tell you that a heart attack may be imminent A heart attack medically known as myocardial infarction happens when a blood clot in the heart’..
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- Posted in 2015, December, monthly