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DEC-15: TALL TALK
TALL TALK Bursting the bubble A TVC of Idea Internet Network (IIN) conveys the message that you don’t need to attend college to get educated; instead learn what you want from IIN. Two youngsters use IIN and set up a café. Soon, they ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC-15 : SETTLED IN COURT
   Banks ordered to pay refund for fraudulent ATM withdrawal Vidyawanti from Haryana could not withdraw Rs. 8,000 on 20 March 2009 from her State Bank of India (SBI) savings account from a State Bank of Patiala (SBP) ATM due to a Ã..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
DEC – 15: CERS MEDIATES
Defective Samsung AC repaired at last Syed Zaheer Hasan purchased a Samsung split air conditioner from a dealer in Lucknow in March 2015. At the time of installation itself the technician noticed a high-pitched sizzling sound coming from the u..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,December,monthly
NOV -15: CERC NEWS
Green Action Week observed The theme of the Green Action Week 2015 campaign, conducted from 28 September to 4 October by the CERC-ENVIS (CERC-Environment Information System) centre, was ‘Safer and more sustainable food for all’. T..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: PUBLIC INTEREST
How to make a consumer complaint At times, manufacturers of goods/service providers indulge in unfair trade practices. But, consumers may not pursue their complaints against these parties because of the time, energy and money involved. ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: NEWS FLASH
SC rejects move to ban crackers this Diwali A complete ban on firecrackers during Diwali will not be imposed, the Supreme Court has said rejecting a plea filed over concerns of increasing air pollution in India’s major cities. Reiteratin..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: HEALTH MATTERS
Your face can be a barometer of your health Look into the mirror. Your face is not only your identity but also a vital indicator of your inner condition – both physical and mental. Examining facial parts like eyes, mouth, tongue and ski..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: TALL TALK
Not our cup of tea Actress Shraddha Kapoor suggests an easy and healthy way of losing weight with no side effects. In the TVC of Lipton Green Tea, she says that (regular) tea with milk and sugar has 60 calories while drinking Lipton Green Tea ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: SETTLED IN COURT
Builder to pay compensation for project delay Shahin Mulla from Goa entered into an agreement with Utopia Projects Pvt. Ltd. on 24 February 2012 to purchase a flat paying Rs. 30 lakh in two instalments. The builder was scheduled to hand over p..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: COVER STORY
Not all calories are equal Waiting for your friend at the coffee shop, you check the menu and spot your favourite chocolate brownie. You avoid sinning in the morning and almost zero in on a vegetable sandwich. But do you know a healthy sandwic..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15 CONSUMER TIPS
WhatsApp Tips and Tricks WhatsApp, founded in 2009, is a popular messaging app for social and business use with 800 million active users globally of which 50 million are in India. The app is handy for sending text and audio-visual messa..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
NOV – 15: CERS MEDIATES
Godrej Properties waives penal interest Lt. Col. Bhupender Suhag from Patiala booked a flat in Godrej Garden City, Ahmedabad paying Rs. 4.46 lakh in 2011. He also paid the allotment amount and next four instalments. Suhag had repeatedly..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,November
Oct – 15: HEALTH MATTERS
Is your bed making you sick? We spend one third of our life in bed. A good bed ensures not just good sleep but also a healthy life. It helps us relax and recharge. But what if our bed is making us ill? Problem: Dust mites and germs Dead sk..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,October
Oct – 15: TALL TALK
Bitter truth about neem face wash Young boys and girls wish to have a clear, beautiful skin and advertisers for skincare products try to cash in on this fascination. The TVC of Garnier Pure Active Neem Face Wash claims ‘The first ever fa..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,October
Oct – 15: SNIPPETS
Gossiping is good for you When someone tells you that you are a gossipmonger, feel good about it. Gossiping is good for you. According to a new study by Michael Slepian of Columbia Business School, New York, keeping secrets is like carrying ph..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,October
Oct – 15: PUBLIC INTEREST
Online shopping made safe Shopping online offers many advantages but like every coin this too has a flipside  Online shopping is purchasing a product from the comfort of your home by going to an online shopping site (such as Amazon,..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,October
Oct – 15: COVER STORY
Shocking! Arsenic on your Lips and Lead in your Eyes Cosmetics are a woman’s best friend. They enhance her appearance and give her confidence whether in the boardroom or at a family function. The first use of cosmetics can be tra..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,October
Oct – 15: CONSUMER TIPS
Wake up happier with these 10 bedtime habits Sleep is vital for physical, mental and emotional well-being. Today’s hectic, stressful lifestyles do not always allow people to get a good night’s sleep. Adopt these ten good bedtime ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,October
Oct – 15: CERS MEDIATES
Adani Gas revises arbitrary charges for defective meter Adani Gas Ltd sent a bill of Rs. 8,622 to Avdhesh Chandil for the period September 2011 to March 2014 stating that his meter was defective. The bill was calculated on the basis of his pre..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,October
SEPT – 15: CERC NEWS
City centre completes one year CERS, in collaboration with Bharat Sevak Samaj, established a Consumer Protection Centre for residents of the old city area of Ahmedabad last year. The City Centre completed one year on 12 August 2015. Dur..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2015,monthly,September