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APR – 15: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
Now, mobile app to check air quality Citizens of Delhi, the city with the world’s most toxic air, and Pune can now check for air quality in real time and get forecasts for the next day through a mobile app, SAFAR-Air, launched by ..
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APR – 15: AN ACHIEVEMENT
Central Govt. selects CERC to establish Grahak Suvidha Kendra We have some special news for our readers. CERC has been selected by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, to establish and manage a Grahak Suvidha Kendra ..
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APR – 15: CERC NEWS
Youth sensitised unhealthy food on World Consumer Rights Day Around 250 students from various schools and colleges in the city visited CERC on 13 March 2015 and enthusiastically participated in the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) celeb..
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APR – 15: CERS MEDIATES
ICICI goons harass credit cardholder Anil Khetawat, a resident of Ahmedabad, was subjected to harassment by ICICI Bank which had been demanding dues from him wrongfully. The bank hired ruffians who called him at home at odd hours and us..
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APR – 15: COVER STORY
Is that baby product really necessary? There is a booming market in products meant for babies and toddlers. In fact, there are many ‘baby’ and ‘kid’ versions of products, such as shampoo and toothpaste, often a..
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- Posted in 2015,April,monthly
APR – 15: CONSUMER TIPS
Dietary tips to help fight cancer Natural, effective and painless remedies are a boon when it comes to tackling cancer. Here are a few anti-cancer super foods: • Green Tea: Green tea is rich in polyphenols, responsible for reducin..
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APR – 15: HEALTH MATTERS
When is your doctor’s bedside manner vital? When you need heart surgery, you want only one quality in your physician: medical skill. You may not care whether the doctor is a good communicator, compassionate and caring — tra..
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- Posted in 2015,April,monthly
APR – 15: SETTLED IN COURT
United India Insurance dodges claim, made to pay up Ambalal Patel was insured for Rs. 1 lakh under a group insurance scheme of United India Insurance. He suffered a severe head injury at his residence and was admitted to Indus Hospital,..
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APR – 15: TALL TALK
Height of exaggeration! An Ayurvedic capsule made completely of herbs that can ‘increase height with double speed’ that is effective till age 34! Can you find a clearer case of advertisers making fools of gullible consumers..
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- Posted in 2015,April,monthly
CA – MAR 15 – CN
CERC NEWS Training programme on stock market conducted Participants from various consumer groups of Gujarat took active part in a training programme on ‘Consumer Problems in Stock Market’ conducted by CERC at its premises on 6 Feb..
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CA – MAR 15 – IC
IN A CAPSULE Eating chilli really CAN help you lose weight It has long been wondered whether chillies can help us lose weight. Now, new research has proved that the fiery food can aid weight loss by speeding up metabolism. A study found capsai..
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CA – MAR 15 – F&H
FOOD & HEALTH Should you switch to rice bran oil? Rice bran oil is perfect for high-temperature cooking such as stir-frying or roasting. If you want a light, neutral oil, resilient at high temperatures, that can help lower cholesterol, ric..
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CA – MAR 15 – NEWS FLASH
NEWS FLASH Chocolate giants accused of unsafe metal levels Non-profit campaign group, As You Sow, has alleged 62% of chocolates it tested contained lead or cadmium levels in which one serving exceeds the California safe harbour level for repro..
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CA – MAR 15 – ES
ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS Traffic lights a health hazard An expert at the University of Surrey says pollution levels are 29 times higher at traffic lights than in free-flowing traffic, as cars are revving their engines to move quickly when the ligh..
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CA – MAR 15 – TT
TALL TALK Cure-all cup that cheers? Green tea has caught the fancy of the health conscious in a big way. But touting it as the panacea for all ills is definitely misleading. The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) upheld complaints a..
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CA – MAR 15 – SETTLED IN COURT
SETTLED IN COURT Tata Motors, dealer shell out Rs. 6.45 lakh for faulty car Ashit Shah’s newly purchased car, a Tata Indigo costing Rs. 4.59 lakh, turned out to be a Pandora’s box. It revealed one defect after another for months. H..
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CA – MAR 15 – CT
CONSUMER TIPS How to fight allergies Are mould, dust and pet dander making your allergies flare up? Or do you have a seasonal allergy that acts up in a particular month? Whichever the case, here are a few tips to prevent and combat allergies. ..
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CA – MAR 15 – CM
CERS MEDIATES Reliance broadband connection restored after 3 months Unmesh Mehta, residing in Ahmedabad, had been a subscriber of Reliance Wi-Max Broadband connection for four years. Every year, in the monsoon, the connection would stop workin..
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