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CA – JUN 15 -TALL TALK

TALL TALK Surrogate liquor ads: Pulling wool over the eyes It is a common practice among companies to advertise a product that is banned, by doing so indirectly. According to Wikipedia, surrogate advertising is a form of advertising which is u..

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CA – JUN 15 – SETTLED IN COURT

SETTLED IN COURT CERS compels SpiceJet to pay for poor service Rajendra Bhagat, a resident of Ahmedabad, was booked on a SpiceJet flight from Coimbatore to Ahmedabad via Mumbai. The flight scheduled for 1.15 pm was rescheduled for 5 pm and aga..

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CA – JUN 15 – COVER STORY

COVER STORY Go green with your domestic appliances People are increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices to reduce energy consumption, increase the life span of their appliances, decrease global warming and check pollution levels. Here are s..

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CA – JUN 15 – CONSUMER TIPS

CONSUMER TIPS Tips for safe social networking Social networking sites are all-pervasive, but aren’t always safe. We give you some tips to stay safe while on these sites. Be discreet: Be conservative while sharing information. Disclosing ..

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CA – JUN 15 – CERS MEDIATES

CERS MEDIATES Bank credits money that was fraudulently withdrawn Chandrabali Yadav, a peon in a private company, maintained a savings account with Central Bank of India in Mumbai. When he visited the bank to withdraw Rs. 30,000 for his sonR..

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MAY – 15: IN A CAPSULE

Short bursts of exercise can help with learning   A short exercise break may help when trying to learn or comprehend new information. A new study has shown that even short bursts of exercise might have the ability to improve complex memor..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,May,monthly

MAY – 15: TALL TALK

Built on false promises One sector where consumers are often taken in by false promises made in advertisements is the real estate sector. Take the following two ads. The website ad by Marathon Nexzone claims: “New Panvel, Navi Mumbai Sep..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,May,monthly

MAY -15: FEEDBACK

Are liquid soaps really efficient germ killers as compared to soap cakes? Do you think the advertisements regarding liquid soaps make misleading claims? – Shreekand Godkhindi, Belgaum Please refer to the article ‘Are antibacterial ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,May,monthly

MAY 15 – NEWS FLASH

Matrimonial ads based on caste and creed violate Constitution Matrimonial advertisements in newspapers and magazines based on race, caste and religion are very common today. Media organisations charge high rates for publishing them. However, t..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,May,monthly

MAY – 15: FOOD & HEALTH

Arsenic in rice: New research brings cheer The presence of arsenic in rice sourced from eastern parts of India has been long recognised as a health hazard. But now, new research by Consumer Reports brings some good news. The main routes of exp..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,May,monthly

MAY – 15: CERC NEWS

CERC gets a new CEO   Mr. Uday Mawani has joined CERC as Chief Executive Officer. He has over 40 years of experience in mentoring, management, marketing, advertising and media communication, market research, television and broadcasting. M..

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MAY 15 – PUBLIC INTEREST

Don’t be a product repair victim Whether it’s a broken refrigerator, television or any other product, don’t let yourself become a repair victim due to a technician’s poor training, mistake, or outright fraud. Start w..

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MAY 15 – COVER STORY

Herbal diet pills: Fact or Fantasy? Can slimming down really be as easy as popping a pill? Choice, Australia investigates the ingredients that are claimed to have fat-busting properties. Presently, one in six women and one in five men in India..

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  • Posted in 2015,May,monthly

CA – MAY 15 – ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT Seven products that harm the environment Many everyday items that we take for granted have a significant impact on Mother Earth. Here are a few household products that hurt the environment more than you’d expect: 1. Tea bags ..

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CA – MAY 15 – SETTLED IN COURT

SETTLED IN COURT ICICI Lombard pulled up for charging for ‘free’ health policy Deepak Khatwani, an ICICI credit cardholder, was telephonically informed that ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. was offering him a healthcare po..

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CA – MAY 15 – CERS MEDIATES

CERS MEDIATES Holiday club refunds Rs. 3.4 L for unreasonable charges George Oommen, from Kerala, joined the Royal International Holidays Club, India, as a member and became eligible to stay in the existing resorts as well as the new resorts o..

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CA – MAY 15 – CONSUMER TIPS

CONSUMER TIPS How to prevent water damage to cell phones Mobile phones are very vulnerable to water damage which is at times irreversible. Here are a few tips on what to do if your phone gets wet: Get it out of the water ASAP: Plastic covers o..

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APR – 15: PUBLIC INTEREST

Bad movie experience? You can move consumer Court   There are several factors that may spoil your movie experience. It may be uncomfortable seats or the air-conditioning system set at a very low temperature that makes you freeze. Late-com..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,April,monthly

APR – 15: NEWS FLASH

Burger King drops sodas from kids’ meal menus   Burger King has pulled the plug on fountain sodas in kids’ meals, following similar menu changes by McDonald’s and Wendy’s, reports NBC News. Instead of soda, Burger ..

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  • Posted in 2015,April,monthly

APR – 15: IN A CAPSULE

Oats for breakfast may not be so healthy   Oatmeal and other cereals containing oats are good for your heart. But scientists are warning that oat-based products might need closer monitoring for potential mould contamination. A report, pub..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,April,monthly
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