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DEC-15: CERC NEWS
CERC NEWS GERC chairperson from judiciary CERS won a long fought battle recently on the appointment of Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) chairperson. It had filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) before the Gujarat High Court ..
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- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15 : NEWS FLASH
NEWS FLASH Emami fined Rs. 15 lakh for fairness cream advt A consumer court has imposed a penalty of Rs. 15 lakh on Emami Limited for “misrepresenting†to the public about its fairness cream for men. The District Forum (Central), D..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15: SNIPPETS
SNIPPETS Drink chocolate milk after workout The next time you reach for a drink after your workout, make sure it is chocolate milk instead of a protein shake or any other sports drink. Protein shakes are believed to be the reason for the heavy..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15: PUBLIC INTEREST
PUBLIC INTEREST Use social media to resolve your complaints Posting complaints on social networking sites empowers consumers and keeps companies on their toes Social media is gradually becoming the voice of the modern consumer. If you are tire..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15: FOOD AND NUTRITION
FOOD AND NUTRITION Raw or cooked: Which vegetables are healthier? Cooking increases nutrient content in some cases and does the exact opposite in others We know that vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre that help s..
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- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15: HEALTH MATTERS
HEALTH MATTERS How to recognize a heart attack before it happens Watch out for these signs that tell you that a heart attack may be imminent A heart attack medically known as myocardial infarction happens when a blood clot in the heart’..
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- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15: TALL TALK
TALL TALK Bursting the bubble A TVC of Idea Internet Network (IIN) conveys the message that you don’t need to attend college to get educated; instead learn what you want from IIN. Two youngsters use IIN and set up a café. Soon, they ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15 : SETTLED IN COURT
   Banks ordered to pay refund for fraudulent ATM withdrawal Vidyawanti from Haryana could not withdraw Rs. 8,000 on 20 March 2009 from her State Bank of India (SBI) savings account from a State Bank of Patiala (SBP) ATM due to a ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC- 15: GREEN ZONE
Now, we have Green Internet! More and more companies are powering the Internet with renewable energy The Internet has transformed our lives. However, increased use of the Internet by consumers, businesses and governments is affecting the envir..
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DEC-15 : COVER STORY
New study links mobile phones to cancer Using your phone for just 20 minutes a day for 5 years increases the risk of brain tumour threefold Thrilled at acquiring the latest gizmo when you buy a cell phone? Well, it may keep you enthralled for ..
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DEC – 15: CERS MEDIATES
Defective Samsung AC repaired at last Syed Zaheer Hasan purchased a Samsung split air conditioner from a dealer in Lucknow in March 2015. At the time of installation itself the technician noticed a high-pitched sizzling sound coming from the u..
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- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
NOV -15: CERC NEWS
Green Action Week observed The theme of the Green Action Week 2015 campaign, conducted from 28 September to 4 October by the CERC-ENVIS (CERC-Environment Information System) centre, was ‘Safer and more sustainable food for all’. T..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: SNIPPETS
Antacids increase bone fracture risk Research from the Forsyth Institute, USA, says that antacids and heartburn medication increase risk of bone fractures. Stomach acid in the gastrointestinal tract is important for absorption of calcium in th..
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NOV – 15: PUBLIC INTEREST
How to make a consumer complaint At times, manufacturers of goods/service providers indulge in unfair trade practices. But, consumers may not pursue their complaints against these parties because of the time, energy and money involved. ..
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- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: NEWS FLASH
SC rejects move to ban crackers this Diwali A complete ban on firecrackers during Diwali will not be imposed, the Supreme Court has said rejecting a plea filed over concerns of increasing air pollution in India’s major cities. Reiteratin..
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- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: HEALTH MATTERS
Your face can be a barometer of your health Look into the mirror. Your face is not only your identity but also a vital indicator of your inner condition – both physical and mental. Examining facial parts like eyes, mouth, tongue and ski..
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- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: TALL TALK
Not our cup of tea Actress Shraddha Kapoor suggests an easy and healthy way of losing weight with no side effects. In the TVC of Lipton Green Tea, she says that (regular) tea with milk and sugar has 60 calories while drinking Lipton Green Tea ..
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- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: SETTLED IN COURT
Builder to pay compensation for project delay Shahin Mulla from Goa entered into an agreement with Utopia Projects Pvt. Ltd. on 24 February 2012 to purchase a flat paying Rs. 30 lakh in two instalments. The builder was scheduled to hand over p..
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- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: COVER STORY
Not all calories are equal Waiting for your friend at the coffee shop, you check the menu and spot your favourite chocolate brownie. You avoid sinning in the morning and almost zero in on a vegetable sandwich. But do you know a healthy sandwic..
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- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15 CONSUMER TIPS
WhatsApp Tips and Tricks WhatsApp, founded in 2009, is a popular messaging app for social and business use with 800 million active users globally of which 50 million are in India. The app is handy for sending text and audio-visual messa..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,November