Give up
Sachin Tendulkar’s year-long wait to go beyond his century of centuries is as nerve-wracking for his many fans as it is for him. His many attempts in Test games and one day games to reach that unique milestone are just fizzling out, causing many cricket pundits to prematurely write his epitaph. In the final analysis, all the accolades that he has garnered in a career spanning 23 years would be reduced to nothing as a result of his pompousness and obsession to capture one more milestone. The best way for him to achieve the immortality reserved for special heroes is to hang up his cricketing apparel.
From Mr A.R. Modak
Johannesburg, South Africa

Big difference
In some shops they charge Dh2 for a can of cola (‘Pepsi and Coca-Cola removal to take a month’, Gulf News, February 22). Upon questioning them they say that they bought the soft drinks for that price. Also, many supermarkets have stopped putting price tags on the products or shelves. In that case you just have to assume the price and head to the counter and keep a close eye on each item scanned to ensure it is not priced high. There must be a rule that states that all prices of products have to be clearly shown. Some commodities like oil, rice, detergent powders, shampoos, potatoes and fruits are sold at very different prices — the difference is sometimes 20 per cent or even more. The authorities must regularise the prices of such items to help consumers.
From Mr Mahesh Devji
Sharjah
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Varying prices
We know that prices are increasing, but I think it is happening gradually and on a global scale (‘Rising prices of imports have food retailers in a fix’, Gulf News, February 22). However, the problem is that the prices vary from one store to another and this happens in reputable shops. So I think the authorities need to look into this matter, too.
From Ms Sana
Sharjah
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Punish the guilty
The Sharjah authorities have really done a great job in helping the families of Al Baker tower (‘51 blaze-hit families get compensation’, Gulf News, February 22). Simultaneously, they should fine those who were responsible for this accident and the building owners who violated basic safety rules. A few months ago the building next to where I live seemed to have a faulty alarm system as on a few occasions it started ringing in the middle of the night when there wasn’t any fire.
From A Reader
Ajman
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More extensions
This is a good move (‘Dubai Metro’s Green Line to be extended’, Gulf News, February 22). We would like to request the authorities to extend the Metro to Sharjah so that the major traffic congestion can be avoided. The extension of the Metro to Sharjah should be given first priority.
From Ms Jayasree
Dubai
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A different emirate
The traffic congestion between Sharjah and Dubai is on Sharjah’s side and is not coming from Dubai. The moment you enter Dubai you won’t notice much traffic. Also, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has nothing to do with Sharjah. Sharjah needs to deal with this traffic issue.
From Mr Mohammad
Dubai
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What about Silicon Oasis?
It is encouraging to hear about the approval and the time limit planned for the Metro expansion. However, wasn’t Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) also included in the Academic City expansion? I hope that DSO is still included in the plan because as a resident I see the increase in population on a daily basis and businesses registering a steady growth in the community. I am sure that DSO would be another sought-after zone in Dubai if easy access with Dubai Metro is possible.
From Mr Mohammad
Dubai
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Uncontrollable
This is just the tip of the iceberg (‘Bailout won’t save Greece’’, Gulf News, February 22). What’s coming next is beyond anyone’s control. How then will the one world currency be implemented?
From A Reader
Dubai
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Will only get worse
I think this is just going to delay the default. It will only become worse later.
From Mr Salem
Dubai
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Another dead person
We live next to Al Ittihad Road. One day I was watching television when I heard the sound of police and ambulance sirens on the road. When I looked outside the window I felt a chill running down my spine as I saw a body lying in the middle of the road, covered with a cloth, and people flocking around to see what had happened. I started praying for the person’s soul, but I did not know if was a man or a woman. What worries me the most is that my husband has to cross this area every day because he has no other way to get to this side of the road, as he travels by public transportation and it drops him off on the other side. You might not believe it but this is my daily prayer — that God brings him safe to me. I hope that the Sharjah authorities will construct a subway or a bridge for people to cross the road. Many people have lost their lives, and I have witnessed many of these accidents. May God bring everyone back to their homes safely.
From Ms Mary Young
Sharjah