JANUARY
Jan.19: HEALTH MATTERS
Your smartphone can make you sick Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Excessive use of a smartphone causes side effects such as a dull headache, dizziness and nausea. But, smartphones also pose other serious health haza..
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Jan.19: AROUND THE WORLD
UK Optimism may not always be a good thing Benefits of stress Always looking on the bright side of life can be bad for you and feeling under stress helps us cope better with bad news, according to new research. The findings published in the jo..
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Jan.19: NEWS FLASHÂ
Coke, Pepsi, Bisleri print buyback value on PET bottles Plastic ban impact Top beverage makers including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Bisleri have begun printing a buyback value on all PET bottles sold in Maharashtra to comply with new regulations a..
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Jan.19: TALL TALK
Nihar Shanti Badam Amla Hair Oil: On slippery ground Unsubstantiated claims      The TVC of Nihar Shanti Badam Amla Hair Oil shows a woman dancing and the audience commenting on her beautiful hair. She attributes it to ..
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Jan.19: CONSUMER TIPS
10 tips to use ATMs safely ATMs are a modern-day convenience no one wants to do without. But if you are not careful during transactions, you may compromise your financial security. Follow the tips given below to stay safe. Withdraw only from s..
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Jan.19: SPOTLIGHT
TRAI rules fall short of curbing pesky calls They focus only on unsolicited commercial communications You are in the middle of work when your mobile phone rings insistently. It is an insurance company executive wanting to sell you a health pol..
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Jan.19: FOOD AND HEALTH
Is toast healthier than bread? Many of us start our day with slices of crisp, warm, golden brown toast spread with butter or jam. The more health conscious may just dip plain toast in their tea or warm milk. Apart from improving flavour an..
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Jan.19: PUBLIC INTEREST
15 reasons why your home attracts pests Find out what you need to do to keep them away Did you know that even a bread crumb or a juice spill could make your home attractive to pests? Insect and rodent pests basically need food, water and shelt..
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Jan.19: SETTLED IN COURT
Mumbai jeweller in the dock for selling ‘luckless’ ring Suvarna Gems and Jewellery in Mumbai employed a soothsayer who convinced people to buy certain gems promising that they would bring luck. Bhaskar Raut was persuaded to buy a ..
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Jan.19: CERS MEDIATES
Dena Bank refunds money charged for dormant account  Technical glitch? Nitin Shah had a savings account with Dena Bank for several years but stopped using it. However, a minimum balance of Rs. 1,140 was maintained. The bank started debiting..
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Jan.19: COVER STORY
Know what your credit card really costs you Swiping a credit card and walking away with an expensive purchase without paying upfront is a luxury many have today. But, as the popular saying goes: “There is no such thing as a free..
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