2017
Feb.17: TALL TALK
False glitter? Â The television commercial (TVC) of New Lifebuoy with Activ Silver featured Bollywood actor-couple Kajol and Ajay Devgn. Kajol asks her son to bathe with Lifebuoy soap. Ajay, the father, says not Lifebuoy but take a bath wit..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,February,monthly
Feb.17: SETTLED IN COURT
Design institute told to refund admission fees Achal Shah procured admission in the four-year B.Design course conducted by United World Institute of Design. His father Nipam Shah paid Rs. 50,000 as admission fees. The entire course was estimat..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,February,monthly
Feb.17: HEALTH CAPSULES
Air pollution causes premature ageing Worried about the wrinkles that are appearing on your face? Blame it on air pollution, much of which comes from traffic. Air pollution has been found to cause premature ageing by accelerating the developme..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,February,monthly
Feb.17: COVER STORY
Celebrity endorsements: Hue and cry over bid to control Today, marketing and promotional techniques have become very aggressive. The advertiser’s only aim seems to be to influence as many people as possible, rightly or wrongly, to buy i..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,February,monthly
Feb.17: AROUND THE WORLD
USA Blue light has a dark side Exposure to blue light at night, emitted by electronics and energy-efficient light bulbs, is harmful to your health. Researchers at Harvard University found that working late at night using a night light could le..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,February,monthly
Jan.17: APPEAL FOR YOUR SUPPORT
APPEAL FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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- Posted in 2017,January,monthly
Jan.17: TALL TALK
Sugarcoating the truth The television commercial (TVC) of Aashirvaad Sugar Release Control Atta intrigued us. It claimed to have ‘Low GI (glycemic index)’, ‘a natural grain mix in the atta (flour) which ensures sugar levels ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,January,monthly
Jan.17: SETTLED IN COURT
United India pulled up for denying claim   Narotam Patel had taken a Group Medical Floater Policy for Rs. 1 lakh from United India Insurance Co.  During the validity period, he was hospitalized at Sanjivani Super Speciality Hospital..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,January,monthly
Jan.17: NEWS FLASH
Mineral water in plastic containers with blue tint The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has permitted the use of blue tint in plastic containers of five litre and above of mineral water. It has also operationalised standard..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,January,monthly
Jan.17: FOOD AND HEALTH
Genetically Modified foods: Why there is cause for concern Likely risk to health and environment; MNCs may exploit farmers Apples that do not get brown after slicing. Oils with reduced saturated fat. Vitamin A-enriched rice. All thanks to ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,January,monthly
Jan.17: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
Right house plant could improve indoor air  We know that potted plants pump oxygen into our surroundings improving the quality of indoor air. But a new study has found that certain varieties also clear the air of harmful chemicals. The stu..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,January,monthly
Jan.17: COVER STORY
Keen on namkeens? Regular consumption could harm your health   15 brands tested; alarmingly high levels of fat and sodium found in many Salty, spicy and tangy, namkeens satisfy your palate and subdue hunger pangs. However, these sna..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,January,monthly
Jan.17: CONSUMER TIPS
10 tips to beat jet lag Nothing can ruin a trip like arriving at your destination weary and sleep deprived. Jet lag is caused when travelling across multiple time zones disrupts your body clock. Here are some easy ways to beat jet lag. Fly aÂ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,January,monthly
Jan.17: CERS MEDIATES
Eurokids repays fees after admission confusion J.K. Bajaj’s grand-daughter Lavisha joined Eurokids preschool in Bengaluru when she was one year and seven months old. Within 15 days, she was reluctant to go to school. She had not yet sta..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,January,monthly
Jan. 17: PUBLIC INTEREST
What to do if you are bitten by a dog Dog bites can happen for many reasons. A puppy in the teething stage may nip on the ankle or a strange dog on the street may attack you. The most serious concern with dog bites is rabies. By knowing how..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,January,monthly