MAY – 15: TALL TALK
Built on false promises One sector where consumers are often taken in by false promises made in advertisements is the real estate sector. Take the following two ads. The website ad by Marathon Nexzone claims: “New Panvel, Navi Mumbai Sep..
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MAY -15: FEEDBACK
Are liquid soaps really efficient germ killers as compared to soap cakes? Do you think the advertisements regarding liquid soaps make misleading claims? – Shreekand Godkhindi, Belgaum Please refer to the article ‘Are antibacterial ..
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MAY 15 – NEWS FLASH
Matrimonial ads based on caste and creed violate Constitution Matrimonial advertisements in newspapers and magazines based on race, caste and religion are very common today. Media organisations charge high rates for publishing them. However, t..
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MAY – 15: FOOD & HEALTH
Arsenic in rice: New research brings cheer The presence of arsenic in rice sourced from eastern parts of India has been long recognised as a health hazard. But now, new research by Consumer Reports brings some good news. The main routes of exp..
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MAY – 15: CERC NEWS
CERC gets a new CEO Mr. Uday Mawani has joined CERC as Chief Executive Officer. He has over 40 years of experience in mentoring, management, marketing, advertising and media communication, market research, television and broadcasting. M..
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MAY 15 – PUBLIC INTEREST
Don’t be a product repair victim Whether it’s a broken refrigerator, television or any other product, don’t let yourself become a repair victim due to a technician’s poor training, mistake, or outright fraud. Start w..
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MAY 15 – COVER STORY
Herbal diet pills: Fact or Fantasy? Can slimming down really be as easy as popping a pill? Choice, Australia investigates the ingredients that are claimed to have fat-busting properties. Presently, one in six women and one in five men in India..
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CA – MAY 15 – ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT Seven products that harm the environment Many everyday items that we take for granted have a significant impact on Mother Earth. Here are a few household products that hurt the environment more than you’d expect: 1. Tea bags ..
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CA – MAY 15 – SETTLED IN COURT
SETTLED IN COURT ICICI Lombard pulled up for charging for ‘free’ health policy Deepak Khatwani, an ICICI credit cardholder, was telephonically informed that ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. was offering him a healthcare po..
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CA – MAY 15 – CERS MEDIATES
CERS MEDIATES Holiday club refunds Rs. 3.4 L for unreasonable charges George Oommen, from Kerala, joined the Royal International Holidays Club, India, as a member and became eligible to stay in the existing resorts as well as the new resorts o..
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CA – MAY 15 – CONSUMER TIPS
CONSUMER TIPS How to prevent water damage to cell phones Mobile phones are very vulnerable to water damage which is at times irreversible. Here are a few tips on what to do if your phone gets wet: Get it out of the water ASAP: Plastic covers o..
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APR – 15: PUBLIC INTEREST
Bad movie experience? You can move consumer Court There are several factors that may spoil your movie experience. It may be uncomfortable seats or the air-conditioning system set at a very low temperature that makes you freeze. Late-com..
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APR – 15: NEWS FLASH
Burger King drops sodas from kids’ meal menus Burger King has pulled the plug on fountain sodas in kids’ meals, following similar menu changes by McDonald’s and Wendy’s, reports NBC News. Instead of soda, Burger ..
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APR – 15: IN A CAPSULE
Oats for breakfast may not be so healthy Oatmeal and other cereals containing oats are good for your heart. But scientists are warning that oat-based products might need closer monitoring for potential mould contamination. A report, pub..
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APR – 15: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
Now, mobile app to check air quality Citizens of Delhi, the city with the world’s most toxic air, and Pune can now check for air quality in real time and get forecasts for the next day through a mobile app, SAFAR-Air, launched by ..
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APR – 15: AN ACHIEVEMENT
Central Govt. selects CERC to establish Grahak Suvidha Kendra We have some special news for our readers. CERC has been selected by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, to establish and manage a Grahak Suvidha Kendra ..
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APR – 15: CERC NEWS
Youth sensitised unhealthy food on World Consumer Rights Day Around 250 students from various schools and colleges in the city visited CERC on 13 March 2015 and enthusiastically participated in the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) celeb..
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APR – 15: CERS MEDIATES
ICICI goons harass credit cardholder Anil Khetawat, a resident of Ahmedabad, was subjected to harassment by ICICI Bank which had been demanding dues from him wrongfully. The bank hired ruffians who called him at home at odd hours and us..
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APR – 15: COVER STORY
Is that baby product really necessary? There is a booming market in products meant for babies and toddlers. In fact, there are many ‘baby’ and ‘kid’ versions of products, such as shampoo and toothpaste, often a..
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APR – 15: CONSUMER TIPS
Dietary tips to help fight cancer Natural, effective and painless remedies are a boon when it comes to tackling cancer. Here are a few anti-cancer super foods: • Green Tea: Green tea is rich in polyphenols, responsible for reducin..
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