2018
Sept.18: CERS MEDIATES
Casio replaces faulty watch Customer has a bad time  Bharat Shah bought a Casio watch for Rs. 2,595. Within one week of purchase, it stopped working. He took it to an authorized service agent who replaced the battery. Bharat was surprised ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,monthly
Sept.18: SETTLED IN COURT
Hotel liable for theft of guest’s car Sapan Dhawan entrusted his car to valet parking at Taj Mahal Hotel in Delhi and was given a token. After dinner when he sought the car keys he was told that the vehicle had been stolen. United I..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,monthly
Sept.18: COVER STORY
All you wanted to know about snoring Adopt 10 natural ways to curb the problem Have you ever had to wear earplugs to block out the sounds of someone snoring nearby? If so, you know what a nuisance it can be. A person who snores often becomes a..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,monthly
Aug.18: AROUND THE WORLD
SWEDEN Fitness craze that is good for environment     Civic sense Want to keep fit and do your bit for the environment, but don’t have time for both? Plogging is the answer! Plogging is a fitness craze that encourage..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,August,monthly
Aug.18: IN A CAPSULE
Vitamin B7 supplements pose danger Lab results changed Biotin supplements (vitamin B7) have gained popularity with those seeking stronger, healthier hair, skin and nails. But the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned that takin..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,August,monthly
Aug.18: HEALTH MATTERS
12 dietary habits that fight depression Including certain foods in your diet and avoiding others can work wonders for mental health One in four people the world over are afflicted with depression. To combat this ailment, that decreases pro..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,August,monthly
Aug.18: SPOTLIGHT
How reading improves health To be curled on a couch with a gripping book on a lazy summer afternoon is what dreams are made of. We instinctively know that reading is good for our health and happiness without knowing how or why. Read on to unde..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,August,monthly
Aug.18: TALL TALK
Good Knight Fabric Roll On–False Miraculous effect?  Inadequate data   A child does not pay heed to his mother’s instructions to protect himself from being bitten by mosquitoes. So his mother uses Good Knight Fabri..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,August,monthly
Aug.18: PUBLIC INTEREST
Should you get a bank locker? A daring bank robbery took place last year in Bank of Baroda’s Navi Mumbai branch. The burglars dug a 25-feet tunnel and stole valuables worth over Rs 2.85 crore stored in lockers. It is a common practice f..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,August,monthly
Aug.18: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
Smartphone most destructive device by 2020: Study Production costs The smartphone will be the most environmentally destructive device by 2020, according to a recent Canadian study. The research titled ‘Assessing ICT global emissions foot..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,August,monthly
Aug.18 NEWS FLASH
Sale of non-ISI helmets to be banned Setting a standard The sale of non-ISI helmets for two-wheelers will be an offence by this year-end. The Government is making it mandatory for all helmet manufacturers to obtain certification from ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,August,monthly
Aug.18: SETTLED IN COURT
Denying insurance for genetic conditions violates rights: HC Jai Prakash Tayal suffered from a heart condition called ‘hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy’. He took a Rs. 5 lakh health insurance policy from United India Insura..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,August,monthly
Aug.18: CERS MEDIATES
Extended warranty given for defective Vento part Fault in new car  Tanvi Hirani purchased a brand new Volkswagen Vento from Automark Motors Pvt. Ltd. At the time of delivery, she noticed a noise when the car was driven. The salesperson..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,August,monthly
Aug.18: COVER STORY
Are you concerned about the quality of bread? We tested 10 popular brands. Find out the sodium content of your favourite brand. Bread is the most common, convenient and cheap form of processed food with a history dating back 12,000 years. ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,August,monthly
July 18: SPOTLIGHT
Are you using your extension cord the proper way? We have grown to become over-dependent on electrical appliances in daily life. An outcome of this is the increased use of extension cords or power strips at homes, offices and kitchens. Multipl..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,July,monthly
July 18: SETTLED IN COURT
Postal department penalized for delay as students miss exam Manoj Kumar and Vikas Mohali applied for the Delhi Judicial Service Examination. They sent their applications by speed post on 2 November 2015. The last date for receiving application..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,July,monthly
July 18: ADVOCACY
Top e-portals blatantly violate labelling rules, reveals CERC survey On the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day, CERC urges Govt. to ensure compliance Digital marketplaces or e-commerce has transformed the way in which many of us shop. But t..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,July,monthly
July 18: AROUND THE WORLD
USA Does dim light make us dumber? Impact of lighting Spending too much time in dimly lit rooms and offices may actually change the brain’s structure and hurt one’s ability to remember and learn, say neuroscientists. In the study, ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,July,monthly
July 18: TALL TALK
Voot App – Disregard for safety Dangerous acts The television commercial (TVC) of Voot mobile app shows a child walking on the edge of a swimming pool with this eyes glued to his phone watching a cartoon. The TVC also shows a youngster ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,July,monthly
July 18: IN A CAPSULE Â
Taking a break from dieting key to weight loss Two-week respite Tired of being on the diet and seeing no result? Perhaps, you should a take a break from dieting. A recent Australian study, published in the International Journal for Obesity,..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2018,July,monthly