Coca-Cola denies US consumer group’s claim that its colouring ingredient causes cancer; yet the company says it will modify its drinks in India like it has in California
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Archive for the ‘Ask The Experts’ Category
Relieve back pain
I get a severe backache after a long day at work. Could it be from sitting at my desk for long periods?
- Juhi Shrivastava, Bhopal
Fast food
I will be travelling for over 10 hours by train to see my daughter next week. She wants me to bring her food from a fast food chain near my house. Will it be OK to take it without refrigeration?
- Alok Agarwal, Chandigarh
Cough syrup
Can I carry medicine in the form of syrup in my handbag on board an aeroplane?
- Vikas Bhatt, Cochin
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Plastic bottles
I buy mineral water for my house and end up having to throw away at least two empty bottles every day. I don’t like throwing them out with the trash as I don’t want them picked up and used to sell spurious water. Can you suggest a way to dispose of them?
- Sonia Shroff, Mumbai
Credit card bills
Does it make sense to pay one credit card bill using credit from another card?
- Gurvinder kaur, Bangalore
Garbage bags
What is the difference between garbage bags and regular plastic bags? Is there a cheaper alternative to garbage bags?
- Madhu Pillai, Chennai
Premium petrol
I own a Toyota Corolla. Is premium fuel like Power or Speed best for my car?
- Suresh Kumar, Delhi
Grey market goods
I want to buy a camcorder and I recently came across one on the grey market which is cheaper than the same model from a branded store. What is the difference?
- Altaf Rizvi, Mumbai
Laptop servicing
My brother has bought me a Sony Vaio laptop from Dubai. Will it be serviced by Sony locally?
- Michael D’costa, Kolkata