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APR-20:CONSUMER TIPS
10 tips to be a better consumer When you purchase a product or service, you have to ensure you are making a safe and wise choice. A lot goes into being a better consumer. Described below are 10 ways you can be one. Do research: Whether you are..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in APRIL
APR-20:CERS MEDIATES
Defective set-top box bought from Amazon replace Standard response Manish Solanki purchased a set-top box for Rs. 2,074 from Amazon with three month’s warranty. After two months the set-top box stopped working and so Manish complained t..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in APRIL
APR-20:SETTLED IN COURT
NCDRC pulls up State Commission for dismissing medical negligence case Amrit Raj, a minor was treated at Dhawan Surgicare and Multi Specialty Hospital, Ludhiana, for fracture in the left arm. Soon after, gangrene developed and the minorâ€..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in APRIL
APR-20:NEWS FLASH
e-Comm law may include social media Under lens The government is planning to regulate products and services sold on social networks like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and WhatsApp under the upcoming rules governing e-Commerce platforms. This ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in APRIL
APR-20:TALL TALK
Biolage – Conditions apply Not a magical product The print advertisement of Biolage hair care product claimed “Get Smooth Frizz Free Hair for up to 72 Hoursâ€. This was a very tall claim indeed. So, we wrote to Advertisin..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in APRIL
APR-20 : IN A CAPSULE
MRIs of obese teens show signs of brain damage Excess eating triggered Brain MRIs of obese teenagers show inflammation which makes it harder to control eating habits. The scans show changes in the areas related to emotional control and feeling..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in APRIL
APR-20 : AROUND THE WORLD
US Emotional well-being of women affected by diet Balanced diet Women are less likely than men to experience mental well-being unless they follow a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. They require a more nutrient-rich diet than men to maint..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in APRIL
March-20: AROUND THE WORLD
UK Music in the OT makes surgeons more accurate! Music soothes According to research, playing music in the operating theatre increases the speed and accuracy of surgeons. This applies to music played in low to medium volume. Classical music, s..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: NEWS FLASH
Loose milk suppliers to be regulated FSSAI scheme Loose milk supply is to come under the ambit of regulation in Gujarat. Unorganised milk suppliers, vendors and producers will now be regulated with the launch of the Food Safety and Standard Au..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: TALL TALK
Tang – Promoting unhealthy dietary habits As good as water? The advertisement starts with the mother saying “Pani peelo boys! The boys show disinterest in drinking plain water. The mother then shows them a pack of Tang and they be..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
Mind your diet to keep planet healthy Watch what you eat Healthy food choices are not just good for health. They benefit the environment too. An analysis of the health and environmental impacts of 15 foods found that fruits, vegetables, beans ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: Â HEALTH Â Â
Watch what you order at a fast food eatery Don’t be fooled by fancy terms on the menu and look for healthier options  Let’s face it. Fast food is generally not healthy. It’s processed and high in salt, sugar and fat â..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: SETTLED IN COURT
SC holds Taj hotel liable for vehicle stolen from parking A car given for valet parking by Sapan Dhawan at the Taj Hotel, Delhi was stolen. Insurance claim of Rs. 2.8 lakhs was paid to him by United India Insurance. (Grahak Sathi – June..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: PUBLIC INTERESTÂ
10 microwave oven problems you shouldn’t ignore Take quick action for safety reasons and to ensure your oven is not beyond repair The microwave oven has become an indispensable kitchen appliance which has simplified cooking and heating ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: IN A CAPSULE
Being kind helps you live longer Glow of kindness When someone is kind you feel a warm glow. Kindness also makes you live longer! Columbia University’s Dr Kelli Hardin, author of the book The Rabbit Effect, says that kindness helps ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: CERS MEDIATES
Flipkart does not fulfil extended warranty Whose responsibility? Shlok Patel purchased MI LED television from Flipkart for Rs. 13,999. While purchasing, Flipkart offered an extended warranty for two years from Jeeves Consumer Services which is..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
March-20: COVER STORY
How to complain well and get results Learn how to get your complaints taken seriously and solved quickly A group of 27 students of Asian School, Dehradun, were on their way to Howrah, aboard the Kumbha Express. The train was delayed due to tra..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in MARCH
February-20: SECURITY ISSUE
Is someone spying on my computer? Most of us have a great deal of personal information stored on our computer – photos, videos, documents, messages, and financial details. Some of the data may be sensitive and we would not like it to ge..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY
February-20: AROUND THE WORLD
ITALY Climate change compulsory for school students Catch them young Next year, Italy will become the world’s first country to make it compulsory for schoolchildren to study climate change and sustainable development, Education Minister..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY
February-20: TALL TALK
Himalaya Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion – Advt removed Better butter or bitter butter? Winter calls for special care for skin and that is the time when most personal care brands start claiming how their product is what you need to u..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in FEBRUARY