2015
Sept.17: NEWS FLASH
Products sold online must carry MRP, other details Products sold on e-commerce platforms and medical devices declared as drugs, like stents, will now have to mandatorily carry retail prices and other essential information from next year as per..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in September
June.17: SETTLED IN COURT
National Insurance told to pay up car repair charges Kaushik Upadhyaya owned a Maruti van for which he obtained a policy from National Insurance Co. Ltd. The car met with a serious accident in 2009 and required extensive repair. National Insur..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,Consumer Alert,June
June.17 : AROUND THE WORLD
USA Morning shower for creativity and night for sleep A study has suggested how your bath timing could impact your state of mind, reports www.today.com. It found that morning showers can satisfy creativity and are good for stressed workers..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,Consumer Alert,June
May.17: COVER STORY
Don’t waste your money on these 10 beauty products We all want to look and feel our very best. Sometimes, this drives us to spend huge sums of money on beauty products. While some products are worth their price tags, some are not. We te..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,May,monthly
Apr.17: FOOD AND HEALTH
Tired and sleepy all the time? Change your food habits Do you feel sleepy, tired and low on energy? The best way to handle this is to eat a healthy, balanced diet. The more balanced your diet, the less tired you will feel. Try to stick with fo..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,April,Consumer Alert
Mar-17: FOOD AND HEALTH
How to recover from a sugar binge One moment you are high, the next you’re heading for the couch! Your body goes on a physical and emotional roller coaster after a sugar binge. You may feel physically uncomfortable, bloated, irritable, ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2017,Consumer Alert,March
Oct – 16: TALL TALK
Miracle product? Seeing the print advertisement and TVC of New Sunsilk Long and Healthy Growth shampoo, you would think it is a miracle if your hair grows up to 4 cm in 3 months! But, several studies show that normal growth rate of hair is 1.5..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: SNIPPETS
Social media addicts prone to depression The more young adults use social media, the more likely they are to be depressed, new research has confirmed. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube could be fuelling ‘internet addi..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: SETTLED IN COURT
Coaching class taught lesson for poor service Abhivyakti Verma was a little weak in chemistry and mathematics. Her parents enrolled her in Oxford Tutors Academy in Mumbai before her class XII exams. The academy had claimed it had experienced f..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: PUBLIC INTEREST
Facts about laughter you may not know It’s a myth that we laugh mostly at jokes; we laugh to bond with friends. Laughter is the most basic form of expression and communication. It is a great way to improve your mood and that of those ar..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: FOOD AND HEALTH
How to cool mouth after eating spicy food Is your mouth on fire because of eating spicy food? Don’t reach for that glass of water. Capsaicin, a chemical in chillies which activates pain receptors and causes a burning sensation, dissolve..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: CONSUMER TIPS
10 tips for taking a perfect selfie Taking selfies is a fun way to show the world your confidence, personality and fashion sense. Here are some easy tricks for snapping amazing selfies. 1. Find the perfect light: There is nothing worse than a ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: COVER STORY
E-wallets – The new way to pay First, it was cash, then came the credit card, followed by internet banking and now it is e-wallets. Essentially, an e-wallet is a prepaid online account that helps you buy goods or hire services and do..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
Oct – 16: CERS MEDIATES
Finally, ICICI Prudential settles mediclaim Munjal Sanghvi had taken insurance for his family from ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. In 2014, his wife was admitted in hospital to undergo treatment for spinal problem. The total medic..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016,monthly,October
DEC-15: CERC NEWS
CERC NEWS GERC chairperson from judiciary CERS won a long fought battle recently on the appointment of Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) chairperson. It had filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) before the Gujarat High Court ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15 : NEWS FLASH
NEWS FLASH Emami fined Rs. 15 lakh for fairness cream advt A consumer court has imposed a penalty of Rs. 15 lakh on Emami Limited for “misrepresenting†to the public about its fairness cream for men. The District Forum (Central), D..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15: SNIPPETS
SNIPPETS Drink chocolate milk after workout The next time you reach for a drink after your workout, make sure it is chocolate milk instead of a protein shake or any other sports drink. Protein shakes are believed to be the reason for the heavy..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15: PUBLIC INTEREST
PUBLIC INTEREST Use social media to resolve your complaints Posting complaints on social networking sites empowers consumers and keeps companies on their toes Social media is gradually becoming the voice of the modern consumer. If you are tire..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15: FOOD AND NUTRITION
FOOD AND NUTRITION Raw or cooked: Which vegetables are healthier? Cooking increases nutrient content in some cases and does the exact opposite in others We know that vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre that help s..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15: HEALTH MATTERS
HEALTH MATTERS How to recognize a heart attack before it happens Watch out for these signs that tell you that a heart attack may be imminent A heart attack medically known as myocardial infarction happens when a blood clot in the heart’..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly