Economy

Economy

Kalyana mantapas: taking more, giving less?

February 11, 2008 Deepa Mohan

There are about 900-odd Kalyana Mantapas in Bangalore today, with
10 new wedding halls coming up every year. Yet, plenty of consumer-unfriendly practices prevail, adding avoidable stress to wedding planning, finds Deepa Mohan.

Why a rate hike?

January 19, 2008 Samuel Jacob

Autorickshaws in the city recently went on strike to press their case for a hike in the minimum fare from Rs.12 to Rs.20. Srinivas Murthy, head of Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union cites rising costs of living as one reason. He spoke to Samuel Jacob.

MRP to packing lists: consumer court revelations

January 18, 2008 Daksha Hathi

A number of recent verdicts from the IV Additional District Consumer Forum in the city is a virtual alert for consumers. The cases range from violation of MRP on goods to damaging household effects during shipping.

Club’s lack of customer care

December 21, 2007 Daksha Hathi

Many clubs promise attractive deals and freebies to get members. Country Club is one such club that promised a lot to consumers and then left them high and dry.

The Consumer Protection Act can work for you

December 2, 2007 Daksha Hathi

We regularly read reports in the news about citizens being awarded compensation from consumer courts on disputes with errant vendors. But how does this all work? Where does a Bangalorean have to start? Wise Buy guides you.

How disabled-friendly are Bengaluru’s malls?

November 22, 2007 Ayesha Aleem

The city’s building bye-laws list out a number of amenities that public and semi-buildings must provide to disabled citizens. Malls are the most recent additions to modern Bengaluru, and Ayesha Aleem checks out a number of them to see if they are in compliance.

Kalyana mantapas: taking more, giving less?

Why a rate hike?

MRP to packing lists: consumer court revelations

Club’s lack of customer care

The Consumer Protection Act can work for you

How disabled-friendly are Bengaluru’s malls?

Builder provides less than promised

Dentist ordered to compensate consumer

Lack of political will, lots of confusion