March-20: NEWS FLASH
Loose milk suppliers to be regulated FSSAI scheme Loose milk supply is to come under the ambit of regulation in Gujarat. Unorganised milk suppliers, vendors and producers will now be regulated with the launch of the Food Safety and Standard Au..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: TALL TALK
Tang – Promoting unhealthy dietary habits As good as water? The advertisement starts with the mother saying “Pani peelo boys! The boys show disinterest in drinking plain water. The mother then shows them a pack of Tang and they be..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
Mind your diet to keep planet healthy Watch what you eat Healthy food choices are not just good for health. They benefit the environment too. An analysis of the health and environmental impacts of 15 foods found that fruits, vegetables, beans ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: Â HEALTH Â Â
Watch what you order at a fast food eatery Don’t be fooled by fancy terms on the menu and look for healthier options  Let’s face it. Fast food is generally not healthy. It’s processed and high in salt, sugar and fat â..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: SETTLED IN COURT
SC holds Taj hotel liable for vehicle stolen from parking A car given for valet parking by Sapan Dhawan at the Taj Hotel, Delhi was stolen. Insurance claim of Rs. 2.8 lakhs was paid to him by United India Insurance. (Grahak Sathi – June..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: PUBLIC INTERESTÂ
10 microwave oven problems you shouldn’t ignore Take quick action for safety reasons and to ensure your oven is not beyond repair The microwave oven has become an indispensable kitchen appliance which has simplified cooking and heating ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: IN A CAPSULE
Being kind helps you live longer Glow of kindness When someone is kind you feel a warm glow. Kindness also makes you live longer! Columbia University’s Dr Kelli Hardin, author of the book The Rabbit Effect, says that kindness helps ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: CERS MEDIATES
Flipkart does not fulfil extended warranty Whose responsibility? Shlok Patel purchased MI LED television from Flipkart for Rs. 13,999. While purchasing, Flipkart offered an extended warranty for two years from Jeeves Consumer Services which is..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: COVER STORY
How to complain well and get results Learn how to get your complaints taken seriously and solved quickly A group of 27 students of Asian School, Dehradun, were on their way to Howrah, aboard the Kumbha Express. The train was delayed due to tra..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
February-20: SECURITY ISSUE
Is someone spying on my computer? Most of us have a great deal of personal information stored on our computer – photos, videos, documents, messages, and financial details. Some of the data may be sensitive and we would not like it to ge..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY
February-20: AROUND THE WORLD
ITALY Climate change compulsory for school students Catch them young Next year, Italy will become the world’s first country to make it compulsory for schoolchildren to study climate change and sustainable development, Education Minister..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY
February-20: TALL TALK
Himalaya Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion – Advt removed Better butter or bitter butter? Winter calls for special care for skin and that is the time when most personal care brands start claiming how their product is what you need to u..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY
February-20: NEWS FLASHÂ
New TRAI rules for mobile number portability Easy come, easy go Revised mobile number portability (MNP) rules by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will be implemented on 16 December 2019. These rules, announced in December l..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY
February-20: CONSUMER TIPS
10 things not to do if your phone gets wet Did you accidentally drop your phone in water? What do you do now? Or rather, what should you not do so that no further damage occurs… Using hot air hair dryer - The heat from the hair..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY
February-20: PUBLIC INTERESTÂ
How to make your fridge last longer A refrigerator is an expensive appliance. You definitely don’t want to either replace it too soon or spend money on frequent repairs. But if you treat it right, your fridge will function well much lon..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY
February-20: IN A CAPSULE
Stroking a baby helps it feel less pain Power of touch A study published in Current Biology monitored the brain activity in babies in relation to pain during blood tests. They found that gently stroking a baby with a soft brush reduces a..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY
February-20: SETTLED IN COURT
Doctor pays Rs. 3.93 lakhs for negligent surgery Bharti Makwana was operated for fibroid removal by Dr. Pragnesh Shah of Sterling Hospital. After the surgery, she had pain in the abdomen and was told that it was because of the surgery and woul..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY
February-20: COVER STORY Â
10 signs that you are at a bad restaurant Dining out is an experience that most of us look forward to. Not only is it a change of scene where you get to try different kinds of cuisine, you don’t have to cook or clean up at home that nig..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY
February-20: CERS MEDIATES
Academy reimburses fees for cancelled admission  No show course After retirement, Kirti Kumar Sheth took admission in Online Trading Academy, a part of Sharekhan.com, for a basic course in trading by paying fees of Rs. 1.25 lakhs. The cours..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY
January-20: FOOD AND HEALTH
Fruits and vegetables that make you gain weight You are on a strict salad diet to lose weight. However, if you include the following fruits and vegetables you may not be getting the desired results: 1. Potatoes: Lean-bodied people who exercise..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in JANUARY