June
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 ..
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- 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..
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- 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..
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- 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..
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- 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..
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- 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..
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- 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..
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- 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..
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- 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..
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- Posted in 2017,June,monthly