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2016

Dec. 16: ANTIBIOTICS QUIZ

Antibiotics in the food chain: How much do you know? Consumers International (CI) observed 14-20 November 2016 as Antibiotics Awareness Week. The quiz below is part of their campaign material: 1.     Antibiotics are powerful medicines th..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,December,monthly

Dec. – 16: TALL TALK

Exaggerated claims When a packet of snacks claims the product is “cholesterol free”, has “low sodium salt” and is “100% atta” you would not mind indulging yourself. This is the case with Patanjali Jeera Bite..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,December,monthly

Dec. -16: SETTLED IN COURT

Misleading offer costs McDonald’s Rs. 12 lakh When Kapil Mitra visited a McDonald’s outlet in Delhi, he was given a coupon which said Panasonic mobile phones, iPods and a Chevrolet Optra could be won! He was told the terms and co..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,December,monthly

Dec. – 16: PUBLIC INTEREST

Demonetization: What can common man do to cope? From the midnight of 8 November 2016, Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes ceased to be legal tender. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold step was aimed to end corruption, curb black money  and ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,December,monthly

Dec. – 16: CONSUMER TIPS

IRCTC gives some tips  On the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Week-2016, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) gave the following tips so that people become aware of and prevent cases of cheating/corruption:  Wh..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,December,monthly

Dec. – 16: IN A CAPSULE

Traffic noise increases heart attack risk Living near the highway could cost your heart dear as researchers have found that risk of heart attack goes up with the amount of traffic noise to which you are exposed. The increase in risk is greates..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,December,monthly

Dec. – 16: FOOD AND HEALTH 

There’s a right time to eat these healthy foods Eating healthy is not just a question of what or how much you eat. When is equally important, say food and nutrition experts. True, we can’t look at theclock every time we eat somet..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,December,monthly

Dec. – 16: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS

Indian govt wakes up to dangers of asbestos The Indian government is finally waking up to the dangers of asbestos use. Environment minister Anil Dave has said his ministry would ask scientists to find a non-hazardous substitute for asbestos..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,December,monthly

Dec. – 16: COVER STORY

 Buying a car? Know about the safety features We talked to automobile and road safety expert Samir Pathak who has over 30 years of experience in the field.   Q.   What are the safety features available in Indian cars, especially in..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,December,monthly

Dec. – 16: AROUND THE WORLD

USA How you fight with your spouse may affect different body parts Emotions are known to influence health, especially when they are negative or intense. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have been studying marital conflict ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,December,monthly

Dec. – 16: ADVOCACY

Simple, inexpensive path to legal reform   The functioning of our legal system is hurting the economy. Economic development depends on the efficient working of the judicial system. The 2016 World Bank report on ‘Ease of Doing Busin..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,December,monthly

Nov – 16: TALL TALK

Dangerously misleading The print advt reads: “Introducing India’s first diabetes care oil – Fortune VIVO”. It is accompanied by claims like “helps reduce high blood sugar level”, “improves insulin se..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,monthly,November

Nov – 16: SETTLED IN COURT

Bavishi Fertility Institute rapped for making false promises Lakshmi and Dipsinh Waghela underwent fertility treatment at Ahmedabad-based Bavishi Fertility Institute in 2010. The institute assured them of 100% success after treatment of six mo..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,monthly,November

Nov – 16: PUBLIC INTEREST

Dirty tanks cause for water contamination Test findings reveal that direct water supply is free from pathogens   Drinking water or potable water is defined as water safe enough to be consumed by humans. The most common and widespread health..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,monthly,November

Nov – 16: NEWS FLASH

Customers not liable for e-frauds, if reported in time The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a policy of ‘zero liability’ for customers in third-party frauds if they are reported within three days. Third-party frauds are ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,monthly,November

Nov – 16: HEALTH MATTERS

  How long should your child sleep?   Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for a child’s mental and physical health and development. It is just as important as healthy eating and exercise. Overall, a child will spend 40..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,monthly,November

Nov – 16: COVER STORY

What your pee and poop tells you about your health Find out what is normal and when you should be worried We live in a society where urinating and defecating are not activities we discuss with others. In fact, we seldom look at the toilet bowl..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,monthly,November

Nov – 16: CONSUMER TIPS

Protect yourself from online scams       Online scams are schemes to con you out of your money using your computer and the internet, either through fake websites, emails or social media. Don’t be pressured into making a d..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,monthly,November

Nov – 16: CERS MEDIATES

Hospital repays excess amount charged Prabodh Halde’s mother-in-law was admitted in Hiranandani hospital, Thane, as she complained of increased palpitations. She was kept in a HDU room (high dependency unit) where she underwent several ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,monthly,November

Oct – 16: TALL TALK

Miracle product? Seeing the print advertisement and TVC of New Sunsilk Long and Healthy Growth shampoo, you would think it is a miracle if your hair grows up to 4 cm in 3 months! But, several studies show that normal growth rate of hair is 1.5..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2016,monthly,October
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