How Can We Matter

In a move that echoes the very sentiments of the Bard himself, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has decreed that the familiar Jebel Ali Metro Station will be renamed as  National Paints , for the next decade. One can almost hear the RTA 's whispered ode to Shakespeare ! Copyright: Khaleej Times "What's in a name?" Juliet once mused in the moonlit tragedy of Romeo and Juliet , contending that a mere label cannot define the soul's true essence. "That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet," she famously declared, dismissing the power of a word. But is a name truly just a label, a fleeting whisper with no intrinsic power? When we dare to plumb the depths of this seemingly simple question, we unearth a profound truth: names—be they for people, objects, or hallowed places—are often burdened with an astonishing weight, brimming with hidden significance. Names of People  For individuals, a name is intrinsically linked to pe...

We're all familiar with the MRP ( Maximum Retail Price ) printed on packaged goods in supermarkets and other stores.  MRP  ( Maximum Retail Price ) Well, I've often felt it should really stand for Misleading Retail Price ( MRP )! While shopping, it's a huge point of irritation for many of us, as this seemingly deliberate overpricing by manufacturers feels like nothing short of a " legal scam ", one that many suspect has the quiet approval of the Finance Ministry.  The lack of clear guidelines for setting MRP allows many manufacturers to intentionally inflate it. This practice enables retailers to offer discounts, typically ranging from 10-30% normally and a hefty 70-90% during "flash sales." Despite these seemingly large reductions from the MRP, I am sure that shopkeepers still manage to turn a profit.  E-Commerce MRP and Discount The level of discounting also varies by product category. For instance, electronics, fashion apparel, sanitary-plumbing-hardw...