Consumers

Ever wondered what’s the story of the vegetables and fruits we consume everyday… where do they come from? What is its journey?

There’s a lot of demand for street food in Bengaluru. However, the facilities offered to street vendors are zero. Street vending is not a formal business option yet. How can this issue be solved? The city itself has an interesting example that showcases that.

Dealing with consumer cases needs sound knowledge of existing laws. Do attend this event to know more about consumer laws and rules.

For an offbeat indie movie, multiplexes would charge a lower price, while for a blockbuster, they would charge a higher price. Price cap changes the equation: to maximize profits, they would have to sell maximum tickets, and that will change the type of movies that will be chosen by the multiplexes.

As private companies are increasingly using Aadhaar data, is the privacy and security of personal data really at risk? What do those defending Aadhaar have to say?

Are you buying private gas? Many consumers have been charged as high as Rs 1,280 for a 12 kg LPG cylinder. Are you paying the right price or are you getting cheated?

Shops in KSRTC bus stops charge more than MRP, but there’s nobody who responds to complaints.

Half litre Nandini milk and curd packets don’t carry the words ‘Use by’ on the packaged date stamping. As a result, you might be buying old milk, which might curdle the moment you keep it for heating. What’s wrong here?

A fake note from an ATM is the bank’s responsibility. But pre-2005 currencies with the year of printing not mentioned on them too are treated as fake notes. These can be exchanged.

Lots of new shops selling organic fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs and more have opened in the last few years. And more retail shops and supermarkets are increasing their organic food section. Check your options!

Do you know where the vegetables you eat come from? Citizen Matters tracks the journey, from the farmers’ fields to the markets.

Online shopping is a craze in Bengaluru, but it has its own pitfalls. You need to know the do’s and don’ts of online shopping in order to have a pleasant shopping experience and get value for your money.