Indians are a very religious lot. I should know that, as I am one of them. Religion is an integral part of everyday life and influences all the decisions that you make, from your days in the cradle to the time you enter the grave. Charity is an important part of that religious identity and plays a significant role in helping those living below the poverty line. For example, many temples, mosques and gurudwaras offer free food to all that come to their doorstep. I once believed that charity from religious institutions was a more efficient way to help the economically vulnerable than government-run schemes where most of the money was lost to corruption. But recent events in relation to the huge treasure trove found at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple (Kerala) have presented me with a dilemma. The Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, founded in the 6th century A.D., has long been a place of worship for the followers of Lord Vishnu. The administration of the temple was taken over by the local king o ...