2017
June.17: CERS MEDIATES
Hitachi takes back defective Split AC Jitendrasingh Thakur bought a Hitachi Split AC from an authorized dealer after taking a loan from Bajaj Finance. After the installation, he found that the cooling was not adequate nor was the air flow. He ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,June,monthly
June.17: TALL TALK
Too much hype! The print advertisement of Emami Kesh King had sports celebrity Sania Mirza making the claim: “Ultimate solution for hair fallâ€. This was followed by a disclaimer “hair fall due to hair breakageâ€. We brou..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,June,monthly
June.17: SPOTLIGHT
Ice cream vs frozen desserts: The cold war Consumer in a quandary about which product to choose The recent television commercial (TVC) of Amul ice cream has raised the hackles of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), makers of Kwality Walls. T..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,June,monthly
June.17: PUBLIC INTEREST
Airline lost your baggage? Here’s what you should do Three out of every 1,000 bags are mishandled. If it happens to you, act right away Arriving at your destination without your luggage is a traveller’s nightmare. Not only are yo..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,June,monthly
June.17: SETTLED IN COURT
National Insurance told to pay up car repair charges Kaushik Upadhyaya owned a Maruti van for which he obtained a policy from National Insurance Co. Ltd. The car met with a serious accident in 2009 and required extensive repair. National Insur..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,Consumer Alert,June
June.17 : IN A CAPSULE
Women should eat fruits to decrease obesity Fruit, vegetable and dietary fibre intake have been associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease. However, little is known about their role in obesity prevention. An interesting study, recent..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,June,monthly
June.17: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
Airlines to pay Rs. 50,000 for emptying toilet mid-air The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed airlines not to empty their toilet tanks mid-flight or while landing. Those found to be violating the rules will have to pay a fine of Rs. 50..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,June,monthly
June.17 : AROUND THE WORLD
USA Morning shower for creativity and night for sleep A study has suggested how your bath timing could impact your state of mind, reports www.today.com. It found that morning showers can satisfy creativity and are good for stressed workers..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,Consumer Alert,June
June.17: COVER STORY
How to choose between dental bridges, dentures and implants Replacing missing teeth is much more than an aesthetic requirement Losing a tooth can be a traumatic experience and a blow to self-confidence. Not only does one become conscious of on..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,June,monthly
May.17: SETTLED IN COURT
Oriental Insurance made to pay claim amount Vasudev Dandanayak procured a mediclaim policy from Oriental Insurance Company for Rs. 2 lakh in August 2013. He had possessed a National Insurance Co. Ltd. policy during the previous two years. He w..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,May,monthly
May.17: TALL TALK
A question of health Amul Butter advertisements are known to be witty and humorous. But the latest advt caught our attention as it read, “Eat milk with every meal and live every day, worry-freeâ€. Promoting the product ‘butter..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,May,monthly
May.17: PUBLIC INTEREST
Aadhaar card address change made easy An Aadhaar card serves as a proof of identity and address anywhere in India. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues a 12-digit number after taking fingerprints and retina scans of the ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,May,monthly
May.17: NEWS FLASH
Now, app with info on nutritional value of Indian foods The Ministry of Health will soon launch a mobile app giving information about nutritional value of various Indian food items. The app is being developed using the data from Indian Foo..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,May,monthly
May.17: IN A CAPSULE
Over-drinking water can cause intoxication Drinking too much water may cause potentially fatal water intoxication as sodium levels in blood become abnormally low, says a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Sympt..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,May,monthly
May.17 : HEALTH MATTERS
Fight the effects of ACs on your health During summer, air-conditioning is a necessity in most regions of the country. However, not only do ACs adversely affect the environment, there are many side effects of ACs on our health. Constant exposu..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,May,monthly
May.17: COVER STORY
Don’t waste your money on these 10 beauty products We all want to look and feel our very best. Sometimes, this drives us to spend huge sums of money on beauty products. While some products are worth their price tags, some are not. We te..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,May,monthly
May.17: CONSUMER TIPS
 Tips to deal with mobile data usage If your mobile bill is always on the rise, the problem may lie with data usage. Follow these tips to manage your mobile data efficiently. Download on Wi-Fi only – Wait until you are on a Wi-Fi net..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,monthly
May.17: AROUND THE WORLD
FRANCE Women cheat on men who don’t help with housework Women are more likely to cheat on men who don’t help with household chores, according to a major French study. A report in www.telegraph.co.uk quotes a poll of 10,000 fem..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,monthly
May.17 : ADVOCACY IMPACT
Dabur, HUL phasing out use of triclosan in products Dabur and HUL, whose personal care products are used by a large section of the Indian population, are phasing out the use of harmful antibacterial agent triclosan from these products. Triclos..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,May,monthly
Apr.17: SETTLED IN COURT
Dress designer held liable for blouse tear in public Ahmedabad-based paediatrician Dr. Jhanvi Patel (name changed) had placed an order with designer Sonia Vasa for a blouse she planned to wear at a family wedding. Despite several reminders, th..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,April,monthly