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2018

Dec.18: AROUND THE WORLD

USA Hunger pangs can make you ‘hangry’ Internal signal  Hunger can make people ‘hangry’ – irrationally irritable, upset or angry. A study titled ‘Feeling hangry? When hunger is conceptualized as emotion..

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Dec.18: NEWS FLASH

Food giants offer to lower salt, sugar and fat Show of solidarity Nestle, HUL. ITC, Britannia, Delmonte, Marico, Kellogg, Heinz and Patanjali are among the packaged food companies that have voluntarily set targets to reduce salt, sugar and tra..

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Dec.18: TALL TALK

Quaker Oats – Unclear comparison  Lofty claims    The television commercial (TVC) of Quaker Oats shows celebrity chef Vikas Khanna telling viewers about a doctor who works 24-hour shifts and is sustained by eating Quaker Oat..

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Dec.18: HEALTH MATTERS

Cold and Flu: Facts vs fiction These viral infections have somewhat different symptoms You wake up with a sore throat. Then come the coughing, runny nose, sneezing and fever. You are down with a cold or the flu. Grahak Sathi helps you separate..

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Dec.18: FOOD AND HEALTH

The truth about digestive biscuits Tea and biscuits go together. In case you are trying to lose weight, you may opt for a digestive biscuit with your tea. But, you may not be on the right track. While digestive biscuits are a tasty way of keep..

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Dec.18: IN A CAPSULE

Probiotic use linked to brain fogginess, bloating Not without side effects  Probiotic use can result in accumulation of bacteria in the small intestine that can cause brain fogginess as well as belly bloating, according to a recent study. T..

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Dec.18: PUBLIC INTEREST

Should you buy a hard or soft suitcase? When you go to a store to buy a suitcase, the staff will ask you whether you want a hard-sided piece or a soft one. Consider the features below before making your decision. Durability: Nowadays, hard-sid..

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Dec.18: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS

Online shopping has huge environmental costs Solid waste generation E-commerce packaging and the disposal of waste have huge environmental costs. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, e-commerce packaging accounts for 30% of sol..

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Dec.18: SETTLED IN COURT

Area under walls not included in carpet area The Ghaste family bought a ready flat in Mumbai for Rs. 25 lakh with carpet area of 760 sq ft. On taking possession, they found the flat was smaller than expected. Shailendra Ghaste took up the matt..

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Dec.18: CERS MEDIATES

Tanishq gives credit note for poor quality jewellery Successful exchange Minaxi Shah purchased gold and diamond bangles worth Rs. 1,12,960 from Tanishq. But in a few years, the colour of the bangles started fading. She went to the store to exc..

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Dec.18: COVER STORY

Simple home tests to detect food adulteration Vigilant consumers vital to curb adulteration and ensure safe food for all Detergent in milk. Chalk powder in sugar. Iron filings in tea. Clay in coffee powder.  Isn’t that enough to make..

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Nov.18: NEWS FLASH

Ray of hope for distressed home buyers Huge step The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Ordinance,2018 is a boon for home buyers as it recognizes them as financial creditors. The new law takes into account the fact that home buyers ar..

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Nov.18: AROUND THE WORLD

USA Tooth sensor that tracks what you eat Aid for dieters A new sensor worn on teeth records whatever a person eats or drinks in a day. The sensor, which is mounted directly on a tooth and connects wirelessly to a user’s mobile phone, re..

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Nov.18: CONSUMER TIPS

10 natural remedies to keep insects away Monsoon is the ultimate breeding ground for germs, bacteria and the homemaker’s worst nightmare – insects.  The most important way one can keep insects away is to keep surroundings clean..

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Nov.18: TALL TALK

Pure Derm: Miracle shampoo? Exaggerated claim The print advt of Pure Derm shampoo endorsed by Anushka Sharma claims it is “India’s first anti-dandruff shampoo with a unique oxy-fused micro bubbles formula”. It goes on to say..

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Nov.18: ENVIRONMENT MATTERS

Shampoos and deos major source of air pollution They contain a chemical that reacts with sunlight to form particulate matter (PM) and ozone When we shampoo our hair in the morning or spray deodorant on before going out, do we ever wonder wheth..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in November

Nov.18: HEALTH MATTERS

What you should know about a kidney infection Seek prompt medical attention; drink plenty of fluids as a preventive Our kidneys have the important task of cleaning the waste and extra water from our blood. The urinary tract is made up of the k..

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Nov.18: IN A CAPSULE  

Even moderate walking leads to fat loss Good news for obese Overweight and obese people may find it difficult to participate in high intensity activities. But, they can take heart. Even moderate physical activity like walking can have signific..

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Nov.18: SPOTLIGHT

Should we drink water during meals?  Water is essential for good health. However, there is a strong belief that drinking water with meals is not a good practice as it interferes with the digestive process. However, many experts feel that th..

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Nov.18: SETTLED IN COURT

Patients treated free are also consumers Road accident victim Ramesh Chand Vyas succumbed to injuries four days after he was admitted to Government Bangar Hospital in Pali, Rajasthan.  His wife Pushpa filed a complaint against the hospital ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in November
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