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2017

Sept.17: CERS MEDIATES

Indian Railways gives refund for cancelled ticket Surjeet Singh Bagga booked three train tickets from Ambala to Ahmedabad. He used the i-ticket facility, where you can book tickets online and the tickets are couriered to you. His tickets were ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in September

Aug. 17: IN A CAPSULE

IN A CAPSULE Popping antibiotics in early life puts you at cancer risk Long term antibiotic use in early to mid life may be linked to a heightened risk of abnormal growths in the colon and rectum. Known as polyps, these growths precede the dev..

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

Aug.17: NEWS FLASH

CERC impact: FSSAI for small packs of edible oil The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) wants edible oil manufacturers to bring out their products in smaller packs which daily wagers and rural buyers can afford. FSSAI has ..

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

Aug. 17: HEALTH MATTTERS

Should you be taking calcium and vitamin D supplements? Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is essential to build strong bones when you are young and to keep them healthy as you age.  Calcium also helps blood clot, nerves send messages and..

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

Aug.17: SETTLED IN COURT

No touching accident vehicle before inspection Ghanshyam Maurya’s Escorts tractor met with an accident during the warranty period. At the authorised workshop, he instructed that the tractor be opened up to get a repair estimate. The ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in August

Aug. 17: CERS MEDIATES

Jet cancellation charge more than ticket cost  Nitin Parekh had booked a round ticket for Hyderabad-Rajahmundry from Jet Airways website for Rs. 6,035. Two days before the flight, he had to cancel the trip due to urgent work. He could not c..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in August

Aug. 17: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS

Flush toilets are not sanitation solution The invention of flush toilets has increased the volume of waste created when humans urinate or defecate by almost 20-fold. Plants that treat waste water consume large amounts of energy and produce met..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in August

Aug. 17: TALL TALK

Exaggerated claims A ‘complete brain tonic’. ‘Arouses and enhances the power and capacity of the brain’. ‘Ideal for those who do mental work and physical labour…’. ‘Very useful and unique toni..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in August

Aug. 17: AROUND THE WORLD

JAPAN Your dog can tell when someone is being rude Turns out canines are a better judge of character than one would have thought. Experts say dogs have a similar capacity to detect negativity in humans as infants do. A study, published in Neur..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in August

Aug. 17 : COVER STORY  

Instant soup: Recipe for health problems Our tests show that sodium and sugar levels have risen over the years Do you think a packet of tasty, easy to prepare instant soup is a healthy option for a snack or a meal? You couldn’t be more ..

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

July 17: TALL TALK

Really misleading!  The print advertisement of Real Wellnezz Jamun claims ‘100% juice content’ and ‘900 g Jamun in a pack’. But the pack size is not mentioned. So, it is unclear what the percentage of jamun juice i..

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

July 17: NEWS FLASH

I-T dept launches facility to link Aadhaar with PAN The Income Tax department has launched a new e-facility to link a person’s Aadhaar with the Permanent Account Number (PAN), a mandatory procedure for filing I-T returns now.ÂÂ..

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

July 17: HEALTH MATTERS

Are you sleeping wrong? Bad sleep habits will lead to fatigue and poor performance at college or work Blissful, uninterrupted sleep can rest and refresh you. It ensures you give your best to the day ahead. But, good sleep doesn’t always..

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

July 17: CONSUMER TIPS

10 things you should never do on an airplane The last thing you want on a vacation is to fall sick. Grahak Sathi brings to you tips on how to stay healthy and comfortable while flying. 1. Walk around barefoot: The flight carpets may have anyth..

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

July 17: AROUND THE WORLD

AUSTRALIA How salt promotes passive overeating Highly processed salty, sugary, and fatty food has a big role to play in weight gain. When combined with fat, salt can override the normal ability of fat to promote a feeling of fullness, leading ..

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

July 17: ADVOCACY

Why families may have to pay more to sit together on flights A family or a group of friends travelling together by air may end up sitting separately unless they pay for selecting seats next to each other. This is because more than 50% of seats..

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

July 17: IN A CAPSULE  

Ill-fitting dentures can cause cancer Chronic irritation in the mouth resulting from ill-fitting dentures can cause oral cancer. Doctors, from the Tata Memorial Centre in Mumbai, however, said that no association has been proven between the du..

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

July 17: CERS MEDIATES

PNB compensates for not blocking shares in IPO When Equitas Holdings Limited came out with an IPO, Rupal Thakore applied for 135 shares through his bank – Punjab National Bank. When he did not receive any shares, he checked with his bank..

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

July 17: SETTLED IN COURT

HDFC Bank pulled up for not honouring bearer cheque Prakash Sheth required Rs. 3 lakh to be deposited in the hospital for treatment of his ailing mother. He requested his nephew Chirag for the money. Chirag gave a bearer cheque to Prakash, who..

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

July 17: COVER STORY

Fake Lakme kajal sold on Amazon Customers put at risk; Amazon apathetic to their health and safety Online shopping is quite the rage today. A large number of food products, cosmetics, personal care products and even healthcare products are sol..

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