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85-Year-Old Former Haryana Soldier Completes MA, Plans Further Studies

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85-Year-Old Former Haryana Soldier Completes MA, Plans Further Studies

Analysed 20 Sept 2026·4 sources analysed·Haryana, India·Lifestyle
85-Year-Old Former Haryana Soldier Completes MA, Plans Further StudiesPreviousNext

Lal Chand Godara, an 85-year-old former soldier from Sirsa, Haryana, has completed his Master's degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) after resuming studies at age 76. Previously, he earned his graduation at 81. Godara served in the Indian Army and later worked in the Haryana Transport Department. Inspired by his grandchildren's questions, he rekindled his passion for education and now plans to pursue a PhD or law degree, emphasizing that learning has no age limit.

Sentiment
76%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 31/100.

Outlets measured: indianexpress, indiatoday, ndtv, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 20 Sept 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Positive (76/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 20 Sept, 08:45 am. Other outlets followed.

20 Sept, 08:45 am4 sources · 5 h20 Sept, 02:02 pm
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  1. 1
    news1820 Sept, 08:45 am
    At 85, former soldier from Haryana earns MA, eyes PhD or law degree
  2. 2
    ndtv20 Sept, 11:04 am
    At 85, Former Soldier From Haryana Earns MA, Eyes PhD Or Law Degree
  3. 3
    indiatoday20 Sept, 01:04 pm
    At 85, former soldier completes Master's degree from IGNOU, eyes PhD or law
  4. 4
    indianexpress20 Sept, 02:02 pm
    At 85, Haryana veteran earns MA with 965 marks; eyes PhD or law degree

Story context

Category
Lifestyle
Location
Haryana, India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
20 Sept 2026
Key entities
Bachelor of LawsDoctor of PhilosophyHaryanaIndira Gandhi National Open UniversitySirsaUnited States ArmyMaster of ArtsMaster's degreeSport of athleticsChandigarhPress Trust of IndiaNDTV