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SEPT – 15: CERS MEDIATES
Finally, ICICI bank gives refund Dr. Chirayu Shinde of Ahmedabad was shocked to find his bank balance short of Rs. 92,832. He contacted his bank – ICICI, checked his transaction details and found that his card had been used for unauthor..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,September
AUG – 15: FOOD & HEALTH
Choose the right food An increasing number of varieties of food items in the market make your buying choices highly confusing. We clear a few misconceptions to ensure that you consume the right food and eat healthy. Skimmed milk:The low fat co..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,August,monthly
AUG – 15: CERC NEWS
Workshop on food fortification organised Confederation of Indian Industry’s – Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence (CII-FACE), Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Consumer VOICE and CERC jointly launched “A D..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,August,monthly
AUG – 15: SNIPPETS
Deficiency of salt also harmful It is common knowledge that excess salt intake aggravates hypertension and elevates your risk of heart diseases. Researchers have found that people who consume more than 8,000mg of sodium per day are 50-70% more..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,August,monthly
AUG – 15: COVER STORY
Here are the 8 most common or problematic myths and misconceptions related to weight loss identified by Choice, Australia after talking to practising dietitians. In order to set the record straight, the facts are also presented. 1. The less yo..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,August,monthly
JULY – 15: TALL TALK
IVF ads violate the law Two complaints were received by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) recently. One advertisement was by Delhi IVF & Fertility Research Centre which made two claims. One was that it was “a o..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,July,monthly
JULY – 15: SNIPPETS
Nuts a healthy choice for diabetics A study published in Diabetes Care, 2011 concludes that replacing carbohydrate foods with plant-based sources of fat is beneficial for diabetes patients. The study found that a group of volunteers consuming ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,July,monthly
JULY – 15: HEALTH MATTERS
Hazards of some modern conveniences Several products we use today make life more convenient. However, we do not actually consider the ramifications to our health and environment. Cell phones: Today, cell phones are a vital part of our life. Ma..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,July,monthly
AUG – 15: CERS MEDIATES
Pest control agency agrees to abide by warranty clause Gujarat Pest Control Services carried out anti-termite treatment at Chirag Shah’s home. The agency assured Chirag of a warranty of seven years. In less than two months Chirag notice..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,August,monthly
JULY – 2015: CERC NEWS
TV show on health hazards of milk adulteration VTV Gujarat conducted a live talk show on adulteration of milk on June 17, 2015. Ms. Anindita Mehta, Deputy General Manager, Chemical and Microbiology Laboratory, CERC took part in the show as an ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,July,monthly
CA – JULY 5 – TALL TALK
TALL TALK IVF ads violate the law Two complaints were received by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) recently. One advertisement was by Delhi IVF & Fertility Research Centre which made two claims. One was that it was “..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in monthly
CA – JULY 2015 – SNIPPETS
SNIPPETS Nuts a healthy choice for diabetics A study published in Diabetes Care, 2011 concludes that replacing carbohydrate foods with plant-based sources of fat is beneficial for diabetes patients. The study found that a group of volunteers c..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in monthly
CA – JULY 2015 – HEALTH MATTERS
HEALTH MATTERS Hazards of some modern conveniences Several products we use today make life more convenient. However, we do not actually consider the ramifications to our health and environment. Cell phones: Today, cell phones are a vital part ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in monthly
JULY – 15: CONSUMER TIPS
How to develop a healthy metabolism A commonly ignored yet important parameter in your weight loss regime is your body’s metabolism. It is the way your body converts the sugar, protein and fat into energy. Here are some tips on developi..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,July,monthly
JULY – 15: SETTLED IN COURT
HDFC Bank in the dock for wrongly charging customer Deepak Sheth, from Ahmedabad, obtained a credit card from HDFC Bank and made purchases worth Rs. 3,786. He deposited a cheque of UCO Bank to clear the dues. As it took some time for the chequ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,July,monthly
JULY – 15: COVER STORY
17 home remedies for acidity tested: Choose the best Acidity is a common ailment that causes stomach discomfort. Chronic acidity may affect your daily life and, if uncontrolled, may cause stomach ulcers, gallstones and even cancer. Most of us ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,July,monthly
JULY – 15: CERS MEDIATES
IDBI Capital compensates investor for loss of interest Sheila Mody from Ahmedabad had invested Rs. 7 lakh in a fixed deposit (FD) for one year under the ‘National Housing Bank (NHB)-Sunidhi Scheme’ through IDBI Capital. On ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,July,monthly
CA – JUN 15 – HEALTH MATTERS
HEALTH MATTERS The germ breeders around you If you thought that disease causing micro-organisms are confined to garbage dumps, toilet seats and other obviously dirty surfaces, think again! There are many other germ-friendly spots. Some are des..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in monthly
CA – JUN 15 – SNIPPETS
SNIPPETS Computer gamers’ brains differ Playing computer games has been linked to a range of effects from addiction to improved reasoning. The brains of people who regularly play computer games differ from those of infrequent gamers, re..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in monthly
CA – JUN 15 – CERC NEWS
CERC NEWS Four brochures released to empower consumers To empower consumers of the state, CERC, in partnership with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of Gujarat has released four brochures in Gujarati. This is the first time such an..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in monthly