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Consumers

Economy

All that you need to know about the new consumer protection law

October 30, 2019 Soumya Shekhar

The Indian government has enacted a new Consumer Protection Act 2019, replacing the earlier law. A comprehensive look at the new provisions under the law and the protection you can expect as a consumer.

Society

Not made in heaven: Do’s and don’ts when you look for a life partner online

September 9, 2019 Swati Amar

Online matchmaking among the tech-savvy new generation has led to the proliferation of various matrimonial and dating sites in India. But these come with very real hazards and every user of such sites must always be cautious.

Economy

When red means stop (the junk food)!

September 3, 2019 Disha Manjhi

The new guidelines issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India places a mandate on packaged food companies to label high fat, high sugar and high salt content on the front of the package, using a traffic light signalling system.

Society

Adoption jokes are not ok, and here’s why

August 27, 2019 Mahesh V

Urban online gifting options are plenty today. But when a range of products meant for siblings deliberately calls one out as the ‘adopted’ one and makes adoption the stuff of jokes, should we just play along and accept it as ‘normal’ humour?

Water Supply

A must-have checklist for apartment buyers as cities run dry

July 5, 2019 Vishwanath Srikantaiah

Multi-storied apartments dot the skyline in all our cities, defining the aspiration of many urban citizens. But don’t forget the terrible water crisis we face today; if you are planning to invest in a flat, make sure the apartment has smart water management in place.

Governance

Voting over in Chittoor; here’s what citizens expect elected MLAs and MPs to deliver

April 12, 2019 Dilli Babu

Andhra Pradesh voted to elect their MLAs and MPs on April 11th; meanwhile, residents of Chittoor city have put together a comprehensive manifesto that speaks about the welfare schemes they would expect their chosen leaders to implement.

Governance

Why every citizen must press for the Consumer Protection Bill to be passed

March 7, 2019 Bhamy Shenoy

Introduced first in 2015 and eventually passed by the Lok Sabha in December 2018, the Consumer Protection Bill is yet to be debated or approved in the Rajya Sabha. The author attracts attention to the significant provisions of the new law and encourages readers to sign a petition calling for its enactment.

Economy

Will watching your favourite TV serial become costlier this February?

January 7, 2019 Rakesh Dubbudu

According to the regulatory framework for broadcasting and cable TV services notified by TRAI, there will be major changes in the pricing structure of DTH & Cable TV services, most likely from February 1st. Here is a detailed explainer.

Environment

Solar rooftop connections: Why are city homes lagging?

December 19, 2018 Garima Prasher

A recent study conducted in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Jaipur and Nagpur reveals various challenges that the residential rooftop solar sector is facing in India, posing a risk to its target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022. Some key findings here.

Delhi air pollution from firecrackers during Diwali season
Environment

Diwali fire crackers: To burst or not to burst?

November 3, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Diwali is just days away. And if you are still wondering how to celebrate with fireworks as a responsible citizen, in compliance with the recent court ruling, here are things that you must know.

Environment

What’s behind Delhi’s crazy electricity demand this summer?

July 11, 2018 Down to Earth Staff

Delhi supplies the cheapest electricity compared to most other mega cities. That, combined with badly designed buildings and poor AC standards, is leading to a whopping, unsustainable consumption of energy, finds a CSE analysis.

Waste Management

Life without plastic: Mumbaikars prepare to show the way

June 25, 2018 Arathi Manay Yajaman

The Maharashtra plastic and thermocol ban kicks in today. What is banned? What can happen if you violate the ban? And most importantly, what are your alternatives? A look at how the average Mumbaikar is preparing for life without plastic.

Economy

How to use consumer laws against shops selling goods above MRP

June 8, 2018 Daksha Hathi

Nobody can sell anything above Maximum Retail Price (MRP). If they do, they can be sued. Many cases of people who won the MRP battle, explained here.

Environment

List of top polluter brands released by consortium includes Pepsi, Parle

June 6, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Who produces plastic waste in India? The results of a pan-India waste and brand audit reveal a list of top polluting international and local brands.

Economy

Beauty products can be cheating, cruel, cancerous

May 18, 2018 Daksha Hathi

You get cheated by untrue promises of beauty products? You can get justice by the courts. But more worrying is the way the products are tested, and what goes into making them.

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