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2017

Dec.17: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS

How viable are electric cars? India has said it wants to replace all cars with electric ones by 2030. Many other countries too want to phase out use of petrol and diesel vehicles. But it is feared that switching to electric carries its own env..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in December

Dec.17: PUBLIC INTEREST

Choosing the right toothbrush How do you choose your toothbrush? Do you have a steady favourite bought out of habit? Is it the colour of the handle that attracts you? Or, do you look for a discount? If it is any of these, read our article to k..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in December

Dec.17: SETTLED IN COURT

National Insurance made to pay full amount to cancer survivor Meena Dave held a policy with National Insurance Company Ltd. The sum insured was Rs. 3 lakh. In 2011, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent an operation. Since Rs. 50,..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in December

Dec.17: SPOTLIGHT

When you should not use your credit card Credit cards might be convenient to use and a godsend at times when you don’t have the cash to cover unexpected expenses. But, there are some scenarios where using plastic is unwise. Find out whi..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,December,monthly

Dec.17: TALL TALK

Lotus Herbals Safe Sun: At face value? The print advertisement of Lotus Herbals Safe Sun claimed that the product was “finger snap tested” (to prove it wasn’t greasy), “easily absorbed”, “non-oily” an..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,December,monthly

Dec.17: AROUND THE WORLD

USA Babies can predict what you are going to do Apparently, babies as young as eight months can observe our every move and predict what a person is most likely to do next, a study suggests. The findings, published in the journal Infancy, may s..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,December,monthly

Dec.17: IN A CAPSULE

Bottled water does expire This may surprise you – bottled water does require an expiry date like other packaged foods. Ignoring the date could have serious health consequences. According to Live Science, it is not the water that goes bad..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,December,monthly

Dec.17: HEALTH MATTERS

Can vitamin supplements be dangerous? When it comes to supplements, more is not always better. Vitamins and minerals are essential to health, but that doesn’t mean that huge doses will prevent you from falling ill. Nowadays, everything f..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,December,monthly

Dec.17: NEWS FLASH

Insurer must pay up within 7 days after settlement date The National Commission has ruled that once an insurance company accepts an offer of settlement from the insured person, the amount should be paid within seven days. Otherwise, it would b..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,December,monthly

Dec.17: CERS MEDIATES

Travel company gives refund after goof-up Arman Oza booked a taxi through KK Travels for travel from Pune to Mumbai airport. He made an online payment of Rs. 1,050 using a link sent to him by the travel company. The link led him to Airpay, the..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,December,monthly

Dec.17: COVER STORY

20 unusual ways to shed weight Tired of dieting and exercise? Want to try something different? Here are some tips that will help you lose weight. A few may sound bizarre, but they may work! 1. Keep a food diary: Studies have found that people ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,December,January,monthly

Nov.17: AROUND THE WORLD

USA Mere smell of food may make you fat In a humorous vein, people often say that just smelling food makes them fat. Well, this may be true! A study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, has discovered a link between the olfactory or smel..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,monthly,November

Nov.17: TALL TALK 

Tetley Super Green Tea – Not all fun and games  In the television commercial of Tetley Super Green Tea, Sourav Ganguly is expected to display ‘superhuman’ skills by catching a milk packet, flower pot and soft toy thrown ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,monthly,November

Nov.17: SETTLED IN COURT

Doc to compensate woman for botched-up abortion Sima Kothiya got an abortion done by Dr. D.N. Patel. The next day she had severe pain in the abdomen. She was asked to continue the medicines prescribed. When she became critical the day after th..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,monthly,November

Nov.17: HEALTH MATTERS

Don’t make these common first aid mistakes Applying butter to a burn:  The layer of grease could cause an infection. Also, don’t cover a burn with a towel or blanket, because loose fibres might stick to the skin. When dealin..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,monthly,November

Nov.17: PUBLIC INTEREST

Are you being watched through your web camera? Someone could be watching you through your webcam, without you even realising Webcams help you stay in touch with friends and family. All our devices – phones, laptops, tablets, and more, no..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,monthly,November

Nov.17: NEWS FLASH

Vistara gives special treatment to women  In a country where women travellers face many dangers, this airline has introduced a welcome service. With its Woman Flyer service, Vistara helps women flying solo with their bags and escorts them t..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,monthly,November

Nov.17: IN A CAPSULE  

Why ice creams give you brain freeze  An ice cream sundae or a cold smoothie may be the perfect food on a hot day. But, not if we eat it too quickly and it causes a brain freeze – a quick and intense headache. Scientists from Texas A..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,monthly,November

Nov.17: CONSUMER TIPS

10 alternative uses for your old smartphone Just because you have bought a shiny new smartphone, doesn’t mean that your old device is useless. In fact, there are many ways old phones can be used, and they are not all hi-tech! Surveillan..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,monthly,November

Nov.17: CERS MEDIATES

Etihad shells out Rs. 1 lakh for damaged baggage Prakash Patel went on a trip to USA with family. On his return journey, he took a flight with Etihad Airlines and checked in 10 bags. When he reached Ahmedabad, he was distressed to find that hi..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2017,monthly,November
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