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Misplaced priorities

The world is investing in AI, building data centres, intelligent robots, maglev bullet trains capable of hitting 600 kmph, power stations to supply electricity 24x7, and roads capable of recharging electric vehicles running on them, artificial human organs, etc. etc. India, meanwhile, is building temples and other religious structures.

Why, a 77-foot-tall statue of Lord Rama is to be inaugurated in Goa by the no-account, nomadic PM soon. Rejoice, folks. In the end, everyone in India will go to heaven, and that is more important to almost every citizen than experiencing heaven while still alive.

For some, following dubious godmen and bigoted politicians is heaven. Talk of misplaced priorities.


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Red Fort blast leaves Delhi on edge

KG Vilop, Chorao
Published Nov 12, 2025, 1:09 AM IST
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I am horrified after seeing videos of a car blast near the historic Red Fort in Delhi ” smouldering vehicle frames, scattered wreckage and casualties. Eyewitnesses say the sound and impact were like nothing they had experienced before. Terrorism remains a global threat. Its aim is to spread fear by carrying out violent attacks. Security agencies say recent raids and arrests have foiled some plots, but investigations are continuing into who carried out this blast and whether…

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