Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) in collaboration with Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai, organised the seminar “Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Consumer Products and Services” to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day 2026. The seminar took place at the Anna Institute of Management, on the 25th of March, 2026. 

Buying imported products can be appealing—but it’s worth taking a closer look. Differences in regulations, enforcement, and quality checks across countries mean what’s acceptable elsewhere may not always align with what’s expected here. To ensure accountability, importers must be registered in India, so there is a local entity responsible for the product.

Be a careful consumer. Look for labels, safety information and other mandatory details before you buy.

In honour of World Public Transport Day, some of our colleagues are documenting their commute. Here’s Ashika’s experience with the Chennai Metro. She takes a share auto-rickshaw from her home to the metro station.

Ashika likes the Metro since she finds it the fastest and most environmentally friendly way to travel, especially for longer distances. With the ongoing construction of additional metro stations throughout Chennai, many more of us will have the opportunity to use this mode of transport .

Struggling to get your child to eat healthy? You’re not alone. Many everyday snacks are loaded with hidden fats, salt, and sugar (HFSS), impacting your teen’s energy, mood, and long-term health. Simple swaps can change a lot of things. Listen to the full episode on Spotify and YouTube!
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As temperatures rise, pollution doesn’t just increase, it becomes more harmful. Heat and sunlight can turn everyday emissions into gases like Ground-level ozone, while trapping them closer to where we live and breathe.

Climate change can worsen air quality, making it even more important to cut pollution at the source and protect public health.

Most consumers glance at a label for the price and move on. But the information printed on a package is the foundation of your legal protection. It determines whether a product can be traced, whether its claims can be verified, and whether someone can be held responsible if harm occurs.

When details are missing, unclear, or misleading, the issue is not cosmetic — it affects your rights.

Increased noise pollution is an unseen but much heard consequence of speeding. At higher speeds,your engine and tyres are louder and the aerodynamic noise of your vehicles contributes to noise pollution. An increase in speed by 10 km/hr can increase the noise level by more than 1 decibel for each vehicle passing! 

Noise takes away your peace of mind, and negatively impacts both mental and physical health. Drive slow, drive smooth.

This World Health Day, your health starts with safe food.
Check for 5 smiley hygiene ratings when eating out, read labels to avoid excess sugar and salt—and if something’s wrong, speak up. Report unsafe food via the Food Grievance Portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in) or call 044-29510400, 29510500, 24300300 , 46284446 | Email: unnavupukar@gmail.com | WhatsApp: 9444042322

Because food safety begins with informed consumers. Happy World Health Day!

Despite the Chennai One app offering several unique features not found in other applications, there are still areas that require attention. Users have reported that MTC buses occasionally display incorrect QR codes and sometimes encounter issues when generating tickets. To assist the passengers, the transport staffs needs to be trained on how to use this app.  Furthermore, tickets cannot be cancelled if they are no longer needed, resulting in potential financial loss.