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Through this video Feroz, a consumer, shares his experience of how he got a full refund of his ticket from an airline after they had rescheduled his flight, after filing a complaint on Edaakhil portal.
40 years of VOICE
K V Bhanumurthy on CV completing 40 years
Prof K V Bhanumurthy, co-opted member of Consumer VOICE congratulates VOICE for completing 40 years in the realm of consumer affairs.
Mr Harbans Wadhwa on CV completing 40 years
Prof K V Bhanumurthy, co-opted member of Consumer VOICE congratulates VOICE for completing 40 years in the realm of consumer affairs.
Mr Raj Khanna, on CV completing 40 years
Green Action Week (GAW-2023)
Empowering Women for a Sustainable Future
Consumer Voice organized an exclusive workshop for women and girls in New Delhi on October 7th as part of Green Action Week activities. The workshop aimed to empower participants with sustainable practices, focusing on boosting energy efficiency. Discussions covered practical approaches like using LED bulbs, biodegradable garbage bags, cloth bags, and embracing concepts of recycling and reusing. The event aimed to inspire positive changes for a greener and more sustainable future
Empowering Women and Girls: A Workshop on Sustainable Energy Efficiency
A workshop organized by Consumer VOICE as part of Green Action Week activities focused specifically on women and girls. The aim was to discuss various facets of energy efficiency, addressing unsustainable consumption patterns, and exploring tools and practical solutions. Ms. Rinki Sharma, Lead Projects at Consumer VOICE, engaged with the audience, sharing experiences, highlighting challenges, and presenting practical solutions in the realm of energy efficiency.
Food labels
Appeal to Read Food labels from a Food researcher & columnist
We should know what what we are eating !Watch this video to know why Ms.Richa Pande a food researcher and columnist has to say on reading food labels.
Festive Season-Choose Healthy Food for gifting
Checking food labels and making healthier food choices can help in prevention of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes ,hypertension and heart diseases.
Happy and Healthy Diwali
Pick gifts which are healthy by reading food labels carefully.Make informed choices.Happy and Healthy Diwali to all.
World Food Day -Make Healthier choices to prevent Non communicable diseases.
Do you read food labels?
Reading food labels is very important as they carry crucial information to make informed choices and will help you choose foods that are low in salt, sugar and fats.
How to choose a healthy snack
Be a Smart Consumer and make healthier choices by reading food labels while purchasing food products. Awareness regarding the presence of critical nutrients like salt, sugar and fats is important for making the right food choice.
Importance of reading food labels
One should make it a habit to read food labels before purchasing any food items and select healthy foods that are low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol and sugar and salt.
Festive Season-Choose Healthy Food for gifting
Checking food labels and making healthier food choices can help in prevention of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes ,hypertension and heart diseases.
Green Action Week (GAW- 2022)
Use of sustainable items in Indian Wedding
Can you imagine an Indian wedding that is organized utilizing sustainable items? Watch the video featuring Ms. Nalini Kolipaka from Telangana who sets an example by organizing an eco-friendly wedding of daughter. Take a step forward to a sustainable tomorrow by switching to alternatives and reducing plastic from our lives.
Let's fight with Plastic Pollution
An interactive workshop was organised with children to take joint actions against plastic pollution.Participants joined the activities to make planters through upcycling of plastic bottles and cans.Cloth bags were distributed to children to encourage them to switch to sustainable alternatives.
Let's Join hands to fight Plastic Pollution
An Interactive workshop was organised at Jahangirpuri Delhi on plastic pollution with women and young girls.Demo to upcycle the plastic bottles for plantation purposes was done. Women also planted using upcycled bottles.They also shared ways to stop plastic pollution.Cloth bags were distributed to encourage them to switch to sustainable alternatives.
Front of pack labelling
Youth on Front of Pack Warning Label
Shanvi Yadav, a student of Dr B R Ambedkar University, talks about the harmful effects of ultra-processed foods and the need for a simple front of pack warning label to help the youth make healthy food choices.
Youth on Front of Pack Labels | Harmful effects of HFSS foods
Sumit Bhai Sorathia thanks Consumer VOICE for generating awareness on Front of Pack Labels and helping the youth in making an informed choice.
Importance of Front of Pack Warning Lables | HFSS foods
Chhatbar Mayurben from Rajkot, Gujarat talks about the importance of Front of Pack Warning Lables and how it will help the youth to choose healthy foods and avoid foods rich in fats, salt and sugar.
Youth on Front of Pack Labels | HFSS foods
Machoya Varshaben, a student in Rajkot, Gujarat shares her learning experience of FOPL and how she will now be empowered to make a healthy choice when buying packaged products.
Dr. Tejender Kaur Sarna talks about obesity and Warning Lables | World Obesity Day 2023
On the occasion of World Obesity Day, Dr. Tejender Kaur Sarna, Consultant Lifestyle Nutritionist & Meal Planner talks about obesity as a serious problem plaguing India and how it has increased over the years and how one can prevent it through healthy lifestyle and avoiding HFSS foods.
Dr Sanchika Gupta talks about obesity and Warning Lables | World Obesity Day 2023
On the occasion of World Obesity Day, Dr Sanchika Gupta, Specialist - Public Health Management talks about obesity as a serious problem plaguing India and how it has increased over the years and how one can prevent it through healthy eating habits and avoiding HFSS foods.
Sheryl Salis talks about obesity and Warning Lables | World Obesity Day 2023
On the occasion of World Obesity Day, Sheryl Salis, Founder of Nurture Health Solutions and certified Diabetes Educator talks about obesity as a serious problem plaguing India especially the youth and children and how one can prevent it through healthy eating and avoiding HFSS foods.
Dr Pallavi Aga talks about obesity and Warning Lables | World Obesity Day 2023
On the occasion of World Obesity Day, Dr Pallavi Aga, Lifestyle consultant talks about obesity as a serious problem and how it can be prevented by having front of pack warning labels on food packets and following a healthy lifestyle in general.
Dr Nancy Sahni, talks about obesity and Warning Lables | World Obesity Day 2023
On the occasion of World Obesity Day, Dr Nancy Sahni Chief Dietician (Department of dietetics) PGIMER, Chandigarh talks about obesity as a serious problem among India;s children and youth and how it can be prevented by having front of pack warning labels on food packets.
Kavita Devgan talks about obesity and Warning Lables | World Obesity Day 2023
On the occasion of World Obesity Day, Kavita Devgan, Dietician and Author talks about how obesity is rising among children and how it can be prevented by having front of pack warning labels on food packets.
Prof Harshpal Singh on the importance of front of pack labels for controlling of NCDs
Prof Harshpal Singh Sachdev, Senior Consultant, Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research speaks on the importance of front of pack labels for controlling of NCDs
Prof Umesh Kapil on the importance of front of pack labels for controlling of NCDs
Dr Umesh Kapil, President, Epidemiology Foundation of India speaks on the importance of front of pack labels for controlling of NCDs
Rajya Sabha MP on the importance of Front of Pack Labels
DR. Vikas Mahatme, Rajya Sabha MP speaks on the importance of front of pack labels for controlling of NCDs
Rajya Sabha MP on the importance of Front of Pack Labels
Shri P Bhattacharya, Rajya Sabha MP speaks on the importance of front of pack labels for controlling of NCDs
Vandana Shah on UNC AIIMS report
Ms Vandana Shah, Regional Director, Global Health Advocacy Incubator talks about the AIIMS -UNC report co-authored by Padma Shri Awardee Dr Panvav which revealed that 32% of Indian foods are within the scientific thresholds recommended by WHO regional standards.
Ashim Sanyal on UNC AIIMS report
Shri Ashim Sanyal, COO, Consumer VOICE talks about the AIIMS -UNC report co-authored by Padma Shri Awardee Dr Panvav and released by Consumer VOICE which revealed that 32% of Indian foods are within the scientific thresholds recommended by WHO regional standards.
Padma Shri Awardee Dr Chandrankant S. Pandav on UNC AIIMS report
Padma Shri Awardee Dr Chandrankant S. Pandav talks about the AIIMS -UNC report that he co-authored and which revealed that 32% of Indian foods are within the scientific thresholds recommended by WHO regional standards.
Front of Pack Labels on Packaged Foods
An interpretive and easy to understand warning labels on packaged foods will help consumers identify unhealthy foods that are rich in salt, sugar and fats and will help them make informed and healthy choices.
Food labels can save lives
Did you know food labels can save lives? Warning labels that can help us distinguish between healthy and unhealthy packaged foods can help lower the risks of NCDs like hypertension, diabetes and heart attacks. Avoid foods that are rich in salt, sugar and fats on this World Food Day to lead a healthy life!
Dr Chandrakant Pandey on World Food Safety Day
Dr Chandrakant Sambhaji Pandav talks about food safety and how it is interconnected with all other sustainable development goals and SDGS.
Dr AnoopMisra on World Food Safety Day
On this World Food Safety Day, Dr Anoop Misra Padma Shree Awardee 2007 talks about the importance of having safe and healthy food to build immunity in times of Covid and also recommends less intake of salt and sugar in the diet.
Dr Shekar Salkar on World Food Safety Day
On this World Food Safety Day, Dr Shekhar Salkar talks about the importance of healthy food to prevent oneself from diseases like hypertension and cancer and suggests children to avoid the HFSS diet.
Dr Nancy Sahni on India needs to adopt the right FOPL
Watch Dr Nancy Sahni, Senior Dietician, PGIMER, Chandigarh talking about the challenges faced by consumers to understand the current nutrition labels, and how front-of-pack labeling would help them make informed choices for their health.
Dr Madhukar Mittal on on India needs to adopt the right FOPL
Dr Madhukar Mittal, Additional Professor, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, AIIMS, Jodhpur talks about how back labels are difficult to read and understand and why front of pack labels will help consumers in making informed choices.
Dr Madhukar Mittal on consumption of foods rich in Salt, Sugar and Fats
Dr Madhukar Mittal, Additional Professor, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, AIIMS, Jodhpur highlights that consumption of foods rich in salt, sugar and fats leads to increased risk of obesity and other non-communicable diseases.
TRANS FAT AND HYPERTENSION
Dr Vanita Arora (Senior Consultant,Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi) talks about how young people are getting affected by hypertension because of their lifestyle and stress and suggests lifestyle modifications. On World Health Day, Dr Pradeep Aggarwal (Additional Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh), speaks about the severe consequences of untreated hypertension and ways to prevent hypertension. Dr Pankaj Bhardwaj (Academic Head, School of Public Health and Professor, Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Jodhpur) talks about the relation between hypertension and cardiovascular diseases and kidney diseases and the need to prevent, detect and control hypertension. On World Health Day, Dr Aparna Jaswal (Director Cardiology, Department of Cardiac pacing and Electrophysiology Fortis Escorts Okhla) talks about the need to prevent hypertension and that it affects youngsters as well and how one can prevent the diseases which is a gateway to many more problems. Suman Kumar, BSc Nursing student of Prakash Institute shares his experience on attending a workshop on hypertension organized by Consumer VOICE on the occasion of World Heart Day and lessons that he learnt. Sarika Nagar, BSc Nursing student of Prakash Institute shares her experience on attending a workshop on hypertension organized by Consumer VOICE on the occasion of World Heart Day and lessons that she learnt. Kavita Devgan, Nutritionist and Author talks about how a healthy diet can prevent heart issues and help you control high BP. Dr U Venkatesh Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Medicine, AIIMS Gorakhpur on Government initiative of putting 75 million people suffering from hypertension and diabetes on standard care by 2025. On the occasion of World Hypertension Day, Kavita Devgan, author and dietician talks about the importance of leading a healthy life and maintaining normal blood pressure. Dr Archisman Mohapatra, Executive Director, GRID Council talks about the importance of controlling hypertension in India where every 1 in 4 persons suffer from hypertension. Dr Aparna Jaswal, director Dept of cardiology of Fortis Escorts talks on hypertension control and prevention in India and how one must protect oneself from lifestyle diseases like hypertension and prevent sudden cardiac deaths. Patients from Jodhpur in Rajasthan and in West Bengal speak about their experience in primary healthcare centres and how timely intervention helped them take control of their hypertension. Consumer VOICE organised a 'Stakeholder Consultation on Hypertension Control and Prevention in India' in Constitution Club of India, New Delhi which witnessed the presence of renowned doctors and policy maker and CSOs. Hon'ble BJD MP Shri Sujeet Kumar talks about high mortality rates in India and rising prevalence of NCDs in India and also in his home state of Odisha. Dr Rajan Sankar, Director, Nutrition, for Tata Trusts in conversation with Mr Ramannda Sengupta, Consultant Editor, Outlook Poshan, talks candidly about the important linkages between trans fatty acids or TFA and non-communicable diseases and the need to act quickly to cap it. Though trans fat is also naturally available it is an artificial trans fat that is harmful and can lead to cardiovascular and other heart diseases. Kavita Devgan, Nutritionist, Columnist and Author, talks about the importance of woman's health and and how every woman should take care of her health by avoiding trans fat foods like jalebis, samosas, and bakery items that are likely to be rich in trans fat. One of the reasons for heart attack is the use of trans fat in our foods which needs to be eliminated from our diet to make a healthy living. On the occasion of World Hypertension Day, Dr Anoop Misra, Chairman, Fortis-C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology talks about dos and dont's for hypertension patients. Dr Chandrakant Sambhaji Pandav, former Professor and Head of the Department of Centre for Community Medicine, AIIMS shares his expert advice on controlling hypertension on the occasion of World Hypertension Day. Milkha Singh, the Flying Sikh on the occasion of World Heart Day talks about how as a sportsman he has kept his heart healthy and the importance of regular exercise Do you know how trans fat is affecting the health of children and has become a hindrance in their growth?Watch this video to know more about ill effects of trans fatty acids and how to avoid them. On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Prof Sri Ram Khanna talks about how yoga not only helps in controlling an individual’s mind and body and also in improving immunity. Ramji Srinivasa, former Strength & Conditioning Coach for Team India – BCCI, MI/CSK talks about the importance of yoga and fitness and urges all to avoid foods high in salt, sugar and fat on this International Yoga Day.Dr Vanita Arora (Senior Consultant,Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi)
Dr Pradeep Aggarwal (Additional Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh)
Dr Pankaj Bhardwaj (Academic Head, School of Public Health and Professor, Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS Jodhpur)
Dr Aparna Jaswal (Director Cardiology, Department of Cardiac pacing and Electrophysiology Fortis Escorts Okhla)
Suman Kumar, student of Prakash Institute on hypertension
Sarika Nagar, student of Prakash Institute on hypertension
Kavita Devgan, Nutritionist and Author on mitigating risk factors for a healthy heart
Dr U Venkatesh, Assistant Professor, AIIMS Gorakhpur on Government initiative of 75 by 25
Kavita Devgan on World Hypertension Day
Dr Archisman Mohapatra talks on hypertension control and prevention in India
Dr Aparna Jaswal talks on hypertension control and prevention in India
Patient Voices on hypertension treatment and management
Event highlight of stakeholder consultation on hypertension prevention and control in India
Hon'ble MP Shri Sujeet Kumar on hypertension prevention and control
An appeal by a working mother to keep their children away from transfat
Dr Ranjan Sankar on Trans Fats and Its Linkage With Ncds
What is Trans Fat
Trans Fat and Health of Women
Heart Attack
Dr Anoop Misra on care and control of hypertension
Expert advice by Dr Chandrakant Sambhaji Pandav
Milkha Singh on World Heart Day
Transfat Healthy Children
Prof Sri Ram Khanna on International Yoga Day
Ramji Srinivasan on International Yoga Day
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY
Unveiling the Tears: My Father's Battle with Tobacco
Discover the compelling story of a father's struggle with tobacco addiction, narrated by his son. This heartfelt video, supported by ConsumerVOICE, aims to shed light on the harsh realities of tobacco and inspire change. Together, let's work towards a tobacco-free world.'
Dr.Rajdeep Roy MP, Lok Sabha on Strengthening Tobacco Control Laws in India
On the occasion of World Not Tobacco Day 2023 Dr. Rajdeep Roy MP, Lok Sabha talks on how tobacco is a deadly menace and is harming the youth of today and that there is an urgent need for strengthening tobacco control law to make India a 100% smoke-free nation.
Lt.Gen.(Retd.) Dr.D.P.Vats, MP, Rajya Sabha on Strengthening Tobacco Control Laws in India
On the occasion of WNTD 2023 Lt.Gen.(Retd.) Dr. D.P. Vats, MP, Rajya Sabha shared his views on how strengthening tobacco control law will effectively curtail the industry's influence on our vulnerable population, and save millions of lives from its negative influence.
Dr.Fauzia Khan MP, Rajya Sabha on Strengthening Tobacco Control Laws in India
On the occasion of World Not Tobacco Day 2023, Dr.Fauzia Khan MP, Rajya Sabha talks on how tobacco is a deadly menace and there is a need for strengthening tobacco control law to make India a 100% smoke-free nation.
Stronger Tobacco Control Law for Healthier Future
Ms.Ramaben Mavani ,a mother from Rajkot Gujarat appealed to the Government on the occasion of Mother's Day to strengthen tobacco control law to protect children from the grip of deadly tobacco.Tobacco use kills about 1.2 million people in India every year.We need a stronger tobacco law in India.
Stronger Tobacco Control Law to protect our Children
An appeal by a mother Ms.Ramanjeet Kaur, New Delhi to protect children from deadly tobacco by strengthening tobacco control law on the occasion of Mother's Day. Tobacco-related diseases claim millions of lives each year. It's time to strengthen tobacco control law to save precious lives.
An Appeal by a Mother to strengthen Tobacco Control Laws.
On the occasion of mother's day Ms.Aarti Sanghvi ,A Mother from Rajkot Gujarat appealed to the government to strengthen tobacco control law. We need laws that will protect our children to live in smoke-free lives and to eradicate tobacco harms to children.
An appeal by a Mother for A Stronger Tobacco Control Law in India
On the occasion of Mother's Day 14th May 2023 Mrs. Ramaben Mavani, A mother & social activist (Ex-MP, Rajkot ) Gujarat appealed to the government to strengthen Tobacco Control law in India.As per a recent Global Youth Tobacco Survey, nearly one-fifth of students aged 13-15 years are using tobacco products in India. We need a stronger tobacco law in India to create a healthier, smoke-free - tobacco free future for our children.
COTPA - Kritaksha Ustm
Kritaksha Ustm ,a student from Assam urges the hon'ble Prime Minister,Shri Narendra Modi to amend present tobacco law ,COTPA as youngsters get attracted to deadly tobacco products easily and begin tobacco consumption at a young age.
COTPA - Tanvi Rahman
Tanvi Rahman ,a student from Assam urges the hon'ble Prime Minister of India to strengthen the tobacco control law COTPA to protect the youth from the perils of tobacco use.
COTPA - Vivekbhai Limabasiya
COTPA - Bhoomiben
Bhoomiben ,a teacher and young changemaker from Rajkot ,Gujarat shares why amendment of COTPA is the need of the hour as tobacco is a fatal addiction for the youths of India.
COTPA - Diksha Phadke
Tobacco Products are quite cheap & easily available near schools & colleges which makes it easier for youth to start its consumption .Dr.Diksha Phadke,Dermatologist ,Goa
Dr. Kirit Bhai
Dr Kirit Bhai Solanki, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, congratulates the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi on bringing COTPA so that the citizens of India quit tobacco and lead a healthy life.
Shri Rameshbhai Dhaduk, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Shri Rameshbhai Dhaduk, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Porbandar, Gujarat, urges all to quit consumption of tobacco and refrain from smoking that is the leading cause of cancer.
Dr VK Gupta, Medical Director & Chief Radiation Oncologist,
Dr VK Gupta, Medical Director & Chief Radiation Oncologist, Rajkot Cancer Society Hospital, Gujarat, talks about the harmful effects of and why one should refrain from smoking and consuming all forms of tobacco and implementation of strong anti-tobacco laws.
Dr VK Gupta, Medical Director & Chief Radiation Oncologist,
On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Dr Subhash Bhamre, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha & Former MoS Defence, Goverment of India, urges the youth to stop consumption of tobacco and request the government to ban smoking from all public places including separate places in restaurants, stations and airports.
CONSUMER AWARENESS
With the heat building up and no sign of respite it is very important to stay cool and hydrated in summers and this video will give some important tips to do so.
SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION
Mr Satish Sinha, Associate Director, Toxics Link urged consumers on the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day to be responsible citizens when it comes to dealing with consumer products. Be a sustainable consumer! As part of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2020, Mr Ashim Sanyal, COO of Consumer VOICE speaks on the importance of sustainable consumption and its importance. Sustainable consumer was also the theme of WCRD 2020. Mr Satish Sinha , Associate Director, Toxics Link speaks about e-waste and its harmful effect on the environment and why is it important to dispose off electronic waste in a more responsible manner.Sustainable Consumption
Sustainable Consumer – WCRD 2020
E-Waste
GREEN ACTION WEEK (GAW-2021)
Green Action Week :Joint Efforts to fight plastic pollution
Ms.Nalini Kolipaka (environment activist ) shares a message with Consumer VOICE on the importance of sustainable consumption and joint efforts towards plastic pollution.
Green Action Week :Reusing plastic into sustainable way
Nailini Kolipaka Environmental Activist Secunderabad shares her ideas on how she has reused plastic bottles in her garden and in various potted plants.
Plastic Cleanup drive in Delhi | Green Acton Week
Consumer VOICE joined hands with New Delhi Nature Society for a plastic cleanup drive in Vasant Kunj, where Verhean Khanna Founder of New Delhi Nature Society spoke about the importance of a plastic free environment in this video.
GREEN ACTION WEEK (GAW-2020)
You can make multiple plants out of one plant and in this short video same is demonstrated by noted environment activist Shri Verhean Khanna of New Delhi Nature Society. Connect with nature and contribute to environment. Use your creativity and turn them into useful items. Watch the video to make coasters from newspapers. Connect with Nature and contribute to the Environment Watch the video to know how working mothers are engaging their growing children with various planting activities. They are also contributing to the environment by taking small but solid steps in day-to-day life.Let's Learn: How to Make Multiple Plants Out of One Plant
DIY :Make Coasters From Newspapers!
Connect Your Children With Nature
ROAD SAFETY
To mark the completion of one year of Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019, a webinar was organised on September 1, 2020 by Consumer VOICE along with the other partners of the Road Safety Network where Nitin Gadkari, the Road Transport, Highways, and MSME was the chief guest. On the occasion of World Day of Remembrance 2021 An appeal made by Smt Shweta Lekhara, mother of Paralympians Rifle Shooting Gold & Bronze Medalist & Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee Ms Avani Lekhara towards road safety. She appealed to all parents to educate their children about the importance of #roadsafety and to follow traffic rules that will save lives of people.National Road Safety Webinar
Road Safety: WDoR 2021- A message by mother of Avani Lekhara
Paralympians Rifle Shooting Gold and Bronze Medalist Avani Lekhara on Road Safety in India
PRADHAN MANTRI GARIB KALYAN ANN YOJNA
Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojna (PMGKAY) , the Government is providing all National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries Rice / wheat @ 5 kg per person and earlier 1 kg pulses and now 1 kg Chana (in place of pulses) for each family to help the poor during corona. This benefit has now been extended till November 2020.PMGKAY for NFSA Beneficiaries
MAGAZINE
Authentic product reviews, best buys and value for money, legal cases and latest on banking and finance - all this and much more in our exclusive and India's only consumer magazine, Consumer VOICE is now available in both print and digital. Read more Consumer VOICE magazine is now available on the digital platform. Just by the click of a button you can now access all our editions online and read anytime, anywhere. Read more Consumer Voice Magazine
Consumer Voice Digital Magazine
BANKING AND FINANCE
Higher education in India is not too cheap especially if you plan to join a private university or wish to pursue medical, engineering or management courses. Here are some tips on how and where to get the cheapest education loan. Read more Consumer VOICE financial expert, Subhas Tiwari, outlines the Income-tax provisions and changes for the FY year 2018-19. Although the finance ministry may not have made significant changes in the income tax slabs and the applicable rates, it did raise the total cess on income tax to 4 per cent. As per new TRAI rules which come into effect from February 2019, DTH providers like Airtel Digital TV, Tata Sky, Dish TV as well as cable operators have put out channels list along with individual prices for each channel. Over the years, Consumer VOICE has been helping consumers with legal help and support. Recently, Consumer VOICE has helped, Mr Nikhilesh Sanyal, a resident of Noida, Uttar Pradesh to get a refund for his AC service contract. Read more Income tax provisions for individual salaried class for the FY year 2018-19 by Gopal Ravi Kumar, Advisor, BFSI Desk, Consumer VOICE in conversation with Mr Vikram Dewan, Head of Digital Team of Consumer VOICE Medical emergencies are not pre-planned and it is our health insurance policy that saves us. Here are important things that you should know before buying the best health insurance policy for your family. It is not only mandatory to file income tax returns but it also displays that you are a responsible citizen of the country. Filing income tax returns has its own benefits like easy accessibility of loans and proof of financial investments. If you want to travel convenient and hassle free, then having a multi currency travel card is the best option. Consumer Voice has analysed the top multi currency travel cards for your benefit. Travelling is for all irrespective of age. A travel insurance makes travel hassle and tension free! Here are top 5 reasons for having a travel insurance for senior citizens! Discover 6 easy steps of financial planning to achieve financial freedom. Step wise details of filing PAN card application online. Best unit linked pension plans of Nationalized and Private Insurance Companies. How to file ITR online? Who all should file?Higher Education Loan for India
Income Tax Provisions for 2018-19
New Trai Rules for Cable Tv
Consumer Voice Testimonial
Income Tax Provisions for 2018-19
Buying a Health Insurance
Benefits of Filing Income Tax Returns
Best Travel Card in India
Travel Insurance for Senior Citizens
6 Steps of Financial Planning
Learn How to Apply Pan Card Online
Best Pension Plan Recommendations
How to File Itr Online
FOOD
Did you know that if Total Dissolved Solids or TDS level is below 500 ppm, then there is no need for a RO water purifier. A comprehensive buying guide on how to check the TDS water level and types of water purifiers. No more newspaper packaging for your food says FSSAI in its new rules. FSSAI has come up with Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018 for business operators to abide by. Which is the purest Basmat Rice brand in India? Lab Test results of 12 brands Consumer VOICE tested 8 brands of packed fresh paneer and only 3 brands were found safe in all microbiological tests. Mr B K. Mukhopadhaya Head of Consumer Product Testing has analysed the test results of all the 8 brands of packed fresh paneer in this video. The video shows the comparative test results of the top brands of honey and lets the consumer about the purity of each brand. Consumer VOICE decodes food labels to recommend safer brands of packed and read-to-eat food products. As per To protect the interests of consumers FSSAI has come up with the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018. Which is the healthiest ice cream or frozen desert brand amongst 8 popular brands - low fat low sugar? Simple home tests to test milk adulteration - water, starch, urea, detergent and more. Discover safer fresh paneer brands out of 8 brands tested at NABL labs. Brands Tested: Patanjali, Gowardhan, Ksheer, Anik, Mother Dairy, Amul and Paras. Simple home tests to detect Khoya adulteration or adulterated Mawa and Vark Adulteration. Consumer VOICE tested 4 leading bottled water brands and one Delhi based brand and found three brands unfit for consumption. Read on to know which are these and discover which is the best packaged drinking water brand. With the support of FSSAI, Consumer VOICE has taken the initiative to test the quality of different oils in Delhi NCR region with the new "Raman-1" instrument from Oak Analytics which will help to check the contamination on the spot without opening the container.Water Purifier Buying Guide
Fssai (Packaging) Regulations, 2018
DNA Test of Basmati Rice
CPT Video Analysis of Paneer
Is Your Honey Pure
Decoding Food Labels
Food Safety and Standards Regulations
Healthiest Frozen Dessert or Ice Cream
5 Simple Milk Adulteration Tests
Paneer Lab Tests Featured by Zee
Purest Cow Ghee Brand in India
Home Tests to Detect Vark Adulteration
Is Your Drinking Water Safe?
Quality Testing of Oils
LEGAL
Diptiman Roy is in trouble because of tripartite agreement and not getting his refund -Answers to your questions by Dr Prem lata ,Legal Head VOICE ( Ex -Member Consumer Forum )Ask Your questoons and get solutions Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 introduced in Lok Sabha on July 8, 2019 is meant to safeguard the interests of the consumers is set to replace the Consumer Protection Act 1986. Ankur Saha, Head Legal, Consumer VOICE in conversation with Mr Vikram Dewan, Head of Digital Team of Consumer VOICE on consumer protection Bill 2018 and the benefits that consumers can have from this Bill. Although the finance ministry may not have made significant changes in the income tax slabs and the applicable rates, it did raise the total cess on income tax to 4 per cent. President gave assent to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), 2016 on March 25, 2016. Consumer Voice presented the memorandum to Dr. Harsh Vardhan seeking his intervention to protect citizens' health; improve the handling of redress for medical negligence, improve the quality of health care and insurance. Often consumer is unhappy when he is charged for replaced parts during the warranty for one or the other reasdon. He is allure to get extended warranty by paying extra money also .Dr Prem lata explains the law and step by step resolution method in our Saturday Live chat . Ask your queries from Ex Member Consumer Forum ,Dr Prem LataTripartite agreement between builder buyerr & Bank ;Understand what you are signing
Consumer Protection Bill 2019
Consumer Protection Bill 2018
Income Tax Provisions for 2018-19
RERA 2016
Memorandum on Medical Negligence
Warranty Guarantee & after sale services under CP Act 2019 ; Talk by Dr Prem Lata Head Legal VOICE
EVENTS
Have you bought a product but forgot to take the receipt? This video depicts the problems a consumer can face if he or she forgets to take the purchase receipt. This video talks about consumer awareness on MRP or Maximum Retail Price. You should not pay more than the MRP, even if it means Rs 5 more than the MRP. If call drops are a problem for you, then you must watch this video. This gives you a good picture on the problems one faces because of call drops.Winning Entry: Anurag Munjal – Delhi
Second Prize: Abhishek Dhandharia - Mumbai
Third Prize: Kaushiki Negi – Delhi