2019
July-19: Environment Snippets
Pollution claims 9 million lives a year    A heavy toll Environmental pollution is responsible for the premature deaths of nine million people globally. A report from the UN’s Global Environment Outlook (GEO) has revealed a..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in July
July-19: PUBLIC INTEREST
How to clean your flat-screen TV Older television models had thick glass which could easily be cleaned with window cleaner and a paper towel. Not so with an LED or plasma screen TV. The LED panel is very sensitive and if you apply clean..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in July
July-19: HEALTH
Focus on air pollution this World Environment Day Air pollution is the fourth largest cause of death among all health risks Seven million premature deaths are caused by air pollution globally each year and four million of these deaths occur in..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in July
July-19: SPOTLIGHT
Class action suits: Facts you need to know Aggregation of cases can increase efficiency of the legal process and lower litigation costs Consider the following cases: a group of employees are subjected to racial discrimination; several patients..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in July
June-19: TALL TALK
Ceat Milaze X3 – Exaggerated claims Too good to be true  Need tyres that not only run longer but also offer uncompromised safety? Ceat Milaze X3 tyres “can go around the world twiceâ€, claims the advt. Apparently, an i..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Jun19
June-19: SETTLED IN COURT
Lifestyle store fined for charging for paper carry bags Pankaj and Sangeeta Chandgothia, residents of Chandigarh, were shopping at a Lifestyle store. They were charged Rs. 5 for a paper carry bag. Nowhere in the shop was it mentioned th..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Jun19
June-19: PUBLIC INTEREST
New FSSAI rules for food, grocery delivery apps The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued new guidelines and rules for food and grocery delivery apps like Swiggy, Zomato, Uber Eats, BigBasket and Grofers. The online f..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Jun19
June-19: NEWS FLASH
Passenger charter for air travel released    Alternate flight Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu has released a passenger charter which specifies rights of air travellers. The charter states that if a domestic flight is exp..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Jun19
June-19: IN A CAPSULE
Why carbohydrates are good for you  Rich in fibre   Low-carbohydrate diets have been a fad for a while now. However, such diets could lead to a person missing out on vital nutrients and fibre, says Daily Mail. Studies show that f..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Jun19
June-19: HEALTH MATTERS
20 home remedies that actually work Most of these drug-free home remedies can be found in your kitchen Whether it is a salt water gargle to ease throat pain or ginger to reduce nausea, home remedies may be the answer to several minor ailments...
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Jun19
June-19: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
Why ‘fast fashion’ is bad for the planet Environmental impact Fast fashion – readily available, inexpensively made clothing – has created an environmental and social justice crisis, a study claims. Globally, 80 b..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Jun19
June-19: COVER STORY
10 brands of besan tested: Which is the best one? We use it to make hot pakodas to relish on a rainy day. Or, kadi to accompany khichdi for dinner. No kitchen is complete without a container of besan (gram flour). This versatile and affordable..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Jun19
June-19: CERS MEDIATES
Courier firm pays up for damaging goods Damaged goods Parul Patel sent food items to Florida, USA through Poojan International Courier. The cost came to Rs. 40,000 including courier charges. The packages received at the other end were totally ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Jun19
June-19: AROUND THE WORLD
UK Train your brain to develop good habits Action replay Psychologists have been trying to understand what drives our habits for long. They have debated over whether habits are a product of what we want or what we do. New research sugg..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Jun19
June-19: ADVOCACY
CERC takes Nestle India and L’Oreal India to court Advts of noodles and cleansing water found to be making false claims Misleading advertisements dupe consumers into making unwise choices while purchasing products or services. Recen..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Jun19
May 19: FOOD AND HEALTH
15 secrets to cooking healthy Learn how to tweak recipes and use certain techniques to dish up tasty fare Many of us may feel that cooking healthy is synonymous with unexciting fare. But that is not so. You can cook healthy and still dish up t..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may19
May 19: AROUND THE WORLD
USA Why patients lie to their doctors Stretching the truth  We are all guilty of lying to our doctors at some time or the other. It’s mostly because we want to avoid being judged. According to a recent study, published in the jou..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may19
May 19: IN A CAPSULE Â Â
Fruits, greens prevent cognitive decline    Rich in nutrients  Middle-aged men who eat lots of fruits and vegetables may be lowering their risk of cognitive problems as they age. A US study published in the journal Neurology, say..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may19
May 19: TALL TALK
Blue Star Water Purifiers – Pure exaggeration Far-fetched claim The TVC shows toddlers dressed as super heroes, drinking water and raising their sippers. A tagline appears: “Get armed with immunityâ€. The voiceover says: â..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may19
May 19: NEWS FLASH
Soon, insurance to cover dental, infertility treatment Minimising exclusions The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has removed around 10 items from the list of “optional cover†for health insurance...
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may19
