DEC-15: TALL TALK

TALL TALK Bursting the bubble A TVC of Idea Internet Network (IIN) conveys the message that you don’t need to attend college to get educated; instead learn what you want from IIN. Two youngsters use IIN and set up a café. Soon, they ..

DEC-15 : SETTLED IN COURT

      Banks ordered to pay refund for fraudulent ATM withdrawal Vidyawanti from Haryana could not withdraw Rs. 8,000 on 20 March 2009 from her State Bank of India (SBI) savings account from a State Bank of Patiala (SBP) ATM due to a Ã..

DEC- 15: GREEN ZONE

Now, we have Green Internet! More and more companies are powering the Internet with renewable energy The Internet has transformed our lives. However, increased use of the Internet by consumers, businesses and governments is affecting the envir..

DEC-15 : COVER STORY

New study links mobile phones to cancer Using your phone for just 20 minutes a day for 5 years increases the risk of brain tumour threefold Thrilled at acquiring the latest gizmo when you buy a cell phone? Well, it may keep you enthralled for ..

DEC – 15: CERS MEDIATES

Defective Samsung AC repaired at last Syed Zaheer Hasan purchased a Samsung split air conditioner from a dealer in Lucknow in March 2015. At the time of installation itself the technician noticed a high-pitched sizzling sound coming from the u..

NOV -15: CERC NEWS

Green Action Week observed The theme of the Green Action Week 2015 campaign, conducted from 28 September to 4 October by the CERC-ENVIS (CERC-Environment Information System) centre, was ‘Safer and more sustainable food for all’. T..

NOV – 15: SNIPPETS

Antacids increase bone fracture risk Research from the Forsyth Institute, USA, says that antacids and heartburn medication increase risk of bone fractures. Stomach acid in the gastrointestinal tract is important for absorption of calcium in th..

NOV – 15: PUBLIC INTEREST

How to make a consumer complaint   At times, manufacturers of goods/service providers indulge in unfair trade practices. But, consumers may not pursue their complaints against these parties because of the time, energy and money involved. ..

NOV – 15: NEWS FLASH

SC rejects move to ban crackers this Diwali A complete ban on firecrackers during Diwali will not be imposed, the Supreme Court has said rejecting a plea filed over concerns of increasing air pollution in India’s major cities. Reiteratin..

NOV – 15: HEALTH MATTERS

Your face can be a barometer of your health Look into the mirror. Your face is not only your identity but also a vital indicator of your inner condition – both physical and mental. Examining facial parts like eyes, mouth, tongue and ski..

NOV – 15: TALL TALK

Not our cup of tea Actress Shraddha Kapoor suggests an easy and healthy way of losing weight with no side effects. In the TVC of Lipton Green Tea, she says that (regular) tea with milk and sugar has 60 calories while drinking Lipton Green Tea ..

NOV – 15: SETTLED IN COURT

Builder to pay compensation for project delay Shahin Mulla from Goa entered into an agreement with Utopia Projects Pvt. Ltd. on 24 February 2012 to purchase a flat paying Rs. 30 lakh in two instalments. The builder was scheduled to hand over p..

NOV – 15: COVER STORY

Not all calories are equal Waiting for your friend at the coffee shop, you check the menu and spot your favourite chocolate brownie. You avoid sinning in the morning and almost zero in on a vegetable sandwich. But do you know a healthy sandwic..

NOV – 15 CONSUMER TIPS

WhatsApp Tips and Tricks   WhatsApp, founded in 2009, is a popular messaging app for social and business use with 800 million active users globally of which 50 million are in India. The app is handy for sending text and audio-visual messa..

NOV – 15: CERS MEDIATES

Godrej Properties waives penal interest   Lt. Col. Bhupender Suhag from Patiala booked a flat in Godrej Garden City, Ahmedabad paying Rs. 4.46 lakh in 2011. He also paid the allotment amount and next four instalments. Suhag had repeatedly..

CA – October15 CERC NEWS

CERC NEWS Awareness programme organised at college CERC organised an awareness programme under Grahak Suvidha Kendra on 12 September 2015 at H.K. Commerce College, Ahmedabad to make students aware of consumer rights, consumer protection, eco-f..

Oct – 15: HEALTH MATTERS

Is your bed making you sick? We spend one third of our life in bed. A good bed ensures not just good sleep but also a healthy life. It helps us relax and recharge. But what if our bed is making us ill?  Problem: Dust mites and germs Dead sk..

Oct – 15: TALL TALK

Bitter truth about neem face wash Young boys and girls wish to have a clear, beautiful skin and advertisers for skincare products try to cash in on this fascination. The TVC of Garnier Pure Active Neem Face Wash claims ‘The first ever fa..

Oct – 15: SNIPPETS

Gossiping is good for you When someone tells you that you are a gossipmonger, feel good about it. Gossiping is good for you. According to a new study by Michael Slepian of Columbia Business School, New York, keeping secrets is like carrying ph..

Oct – 15: SETTLED IN COURT

Hospital, doctor to pay Rs. 18.5 lakh for botched-up knee surgery   Mumbai-based Veera Kotwal, who had rheumatoid arthritis, underwent a knee joint replacement surgery at Hinduja Hospital in 1996. She suffered complications as the wound g..

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