Consumer is king with vigil & proof

A Bhopal-based couple was scheduled to attend wedding reception of their daughter in Delhi last year. But they were aghast to hear an announcement at railway station that the train was running late by six hours. They had to miss one of most important events of their daughter's life for no fault of theirs. Deciding...

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Organic turmeric has toxic arsenic

CERC finds leading brands have copper and arsenic beyond permissible limits 5 mg/kg is the highest allowed limit for Copper in turmeric That organic turmeric, you pay a bomb for, to ensure that you get a chemical free product may actually be laced with heavy metals. For, a Consumer Education...

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HEAVY METALS FOUND IN ORGANIC TURMERIC BRANDS

Organic food is believed to be healthy, safe to consume and environmental-friendly.  However,Consumer Education Research Centre's recent study reveals the presence of heavy metals beyond the safe limits in six popular brands of organic turmeric powder. The study was conducted with the objective...

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Tenants can take builder complaints to consumer forums

Tenants harassed by builders in a development project can approach the consumer forums. More and more old and dilapidated buildings are going in for redevelopment. The builder makes money by selling flats to new buyers, but considers it onerous to provide accommodation to the existing tenants...

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Govt plans big overhaul of consumer laws

The government is planning the most radical overhaul of key consumer laws in decades to keep pace with a changing marketplace – from botched online shopping experiences and shoddy haircuts at salons to exploding mobile phones. The Ram Vilas Paswan-headed consumer affairs ministry has decided to amend...

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Centre plans amendment to Consumer Protection Act

Authority, through the amendment to Consumer Protection Act, 1986, can impose penalty, conduct probe into violation of consumer rights The Union ministry of consumer affairs, in a bid to quickly dispose off cases and thereby give much-needed relief to consumers, has proposed amendments to the Consumer...

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6 Tips to Avoid Fraud Property Deal

6 Tips to Avoid Fraud Property Deal? The real estate business is on the soar again with the key player’s investment. It is the perfect time topurchase a property in upcoming areas. Properties are the most profitable possessions people own; but at the same time one must be cautious about the...

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In absence of any clear ad rules, liquor companies using social media to promote their brands

On Monday, @BudweiserIndia tweeted out a cheery message to its 6,000 followers: "How are you coping with your #MondayBlues! Keep your #Buds close and watch them disappear!" Does a tweet urging beer consumption constitute advertising? It's not quite clear. The rules banning the advertising of liquor products...

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Junk food World Cup: CI shows football puts profits ahead of world obesity crisis

Competitive sport and junk food should not go hand in hand. Consumers International’s social media campaign during the World Cup in Brazil this month demonstrates that unfortunately they often do, says CI's Nora Blascsok. The tournament is being used by the food industry to market unhealthy food. Coca...

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Make your home eco-friendly

Make your home eco-friendly With the rising temperatures, global warming is making its presence felt, making it the right time to develop an eco conscience. Did you know that small modifications at home can make your living space eco-friendly? BT helps you go green with these simple tips... Switch...

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The 7 Dangerous Acts after meal

Don't smoke: Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher). Don't eat fruits immediately: When you eat your fruits with meals, the fruit is stuck in the stomach along with the contents of the meals and cannot...

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Saving versus investing: Tradeoff on risk, returns

As investors we often use the terms savings and investments interchangeably — that is to use one's extra money for some gains. However, there is a fine line which differentiates savings from investments. Savings means when you put your money in relatively safer financial products that give you the...

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Amway MD: ARRESTED!

It has shattered image of Amway, in the eyes of all those consumers who believed in its trustworthiness for long. William S Pinckney, Managing Director and chief executive officer of Amway India, the direct selling company for various consumer products, arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police at Gurgaon. The...

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