2016
Oct – 16: SNIPPETS
Social media addicts prone to depression The more young adults use social media, the more likely they are to be depressed, new research has confirmed. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube could be fuelling ‘internet addi..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: SETTLED IN COURT
Coaching class taught lesson for poor service Abhivyakti Verma was a little weak in chemistry and mathematics. Her parents enrolled her in Oxford Tutors Academy in Mumbai before her class XII exams. The academy had claimed it had experienced f..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: PUBLIC INTEREST
Facts about laughter you may not know It’s a myth that we laugh mostly at jokes; we laugh to bond with friends. Laughter is the most basic form of expression and communication. It is a great way to improve your mood and that of those ar..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: FOOD AND HEALTH
How to cool mouth after eating spicy food Is your mouth on fire because of eating spicy food? Don’t reach for that glass of water. Capsaicin, a chemical in chillies which activates pain receptors and causes a burning sensation, dissolve..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: CONSUMER TIPS
10 tips for taking a perfect selfie Taking selfies is a fun way to show the world your confidence, personality and fashion sense. Here are some easy tricks for snapping amazing selfies. 1. Find the perfect light: There is nothing worse than a ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: COVER STORY
E-wallets – The new way to pay First, it was cash, then came the credit card, followed by internet banking and now it is e-wallets. Essentially, an e-wallet is a prepaid online account that helps you buy goods or hire services and do..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: CERS MEDIATES
Finally, ICICI Prudential settles mediclaim Munjal Sanghvi had taken insurance for his family from ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. In 2014, his wife was admitted in hospital to undergo treatment for spinal problem. The total medic..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Sept – 16: TALL TALK
Claims galore! The advertisement of 3D Cool Xtreme AC makes so many claims using impressive terms that we were indeed intrigued. We wondered whether the features highlighted were unique to this brand. We wrote to ASCI questioning the claims. A..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,September
Sept – 16: SNIPPETS
By 2050, you may have to live on imported water! Do not be surprised if the country is forced to import drinking water by 2050! The fast-depleting groundwater stock is expected to reduce to 22% of what it was in 1951, according to figures from..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,September
Sept – 16: SETTLED IN COURT
Spicejet to pay Rs. 10 L for offloading disabled flyer Jeeja Ghosh, an eminent activist, suffers from cerebral palsy. She boarded a SpiceJet flight at Kolkata to attend a conference hosted by an NGO in Goa in 2012. Seated in the aircraft, ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,September
Sept – 16: PUBLIC INTEREST
‘Acche din’ for flyers: Lower excess baggage charges Refund process streamlined; hefty compensation for being denied boarding Flyers in India have reason to cheer. The Central Government recently introduced extensive passenger-fri..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,September
Sept – 16: NEWS FLASH
Soon, stricter norms for pharma product advts Advertisers of pharmaceutical products and medical devices may soon face stricter curbs. The government is planning to make amendments to drug laws to keep a check on misleading advertisements. The..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,September
Sept – 16: FOOD AND HEALTH
7 foods that keep you young We constantly look for magic potions that will keep us at our youthful best. Several food items have age-defying properties. All we have to do is add them to our diet. Find the fountain of youth with these seven foo..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,September
Sept – 16: COVER STORY
Rampant adulteration in loose groundnut oil Appeal to govt to make available small affordable pack sizes in the market Cooking oil is a staple in every household. Groundnut oil is one of the healthiest cooking oils popular in western India...
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,September
Sept – 16: CERS MEDIATES
Builder repays amount for not allocating chosen plot Jatin Shah had booked two plots of land in Springdale Retreat Scheme of Sandesh Procon Pvt. Ltd. for Rs. 5.92 lakh each. The agreement copy mentioned different plot numbers. To his surprise,..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,September
AUG-16: SNIPPETS
Women outspend men in online shopping Women are not only outspending men while shopping online, they are also proving to be the more aggressive internet and tech-savvy gender when it comes to buying things through their smartphones. Women are ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,August,monthly
AUG-16: CONSUMER TIPS
10 tips to avoid burnout Burnout is a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. You begin to lose interest and motivation in your work. Here are some simple practices which can help prevent burnout: To-do l..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,August,monthly
AUG-16: SETTLED IN COURT
Parsvnath told to pay monthly penalty for delay      In a landmark judgement in favour of consumers, the National Commission has ordered Parsvnath Developers to pay a monthly penalty to allottees for delay in handing over..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,August,monthly
AUG-16: PUBLIC INTEREST
Bajaj quadricycle gets poor safety rating False claims about the Qute mislead and endanger consumers The first Indian-made ‘quadricycle’ manufactured by Bajaj Auto Ltd – RE60 Qute – scored poorly in safety rating..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,August,monthly
AUG-16: TALL TALK
Piggybacking on a name The advertisement of Royal Stag Mega Music we questioned featured popular Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. It said: “Seagram’s Royal Stag Mega Music. It’s your life. Make it largeâ€. This is a clea..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,August,monthly