Gopal Haldar

Medical August 26, 2026 11 min read

What Should Doctors Look for When Choosing an Otoscope for Routine Ear Examination?

Choosing an otoscope involves more than comparing price or magnification. This analysis examines optical clarity, illumination, viewing lens design, speculum sizes, portability and whethe...

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Society July 31, 2026 7 min read

Is Gen Z Really the "Gutter Generation"? A Deep Fact-Check of Kangana Ranaut's Controversial Statement

This opinion examines Kangana Ranaut’s controversial “Generation Gutter” remark and asks whether her criticism of Gen Z reflects genuine social decline or an unfair generalisation based o...

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Technology July 16, 2026 6 min read

How Digital India Has Transformed the Nation—and Where It Still Falls Short

Eleven years after its launch on 1 July 2015, Digital India stands as one of the most ambitious and consequential public technology programmes in the world. Conceived to transform India i...

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Sports July 16, 2026 3 min read

Argentina vs Spain: Who Will Win the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final?

My opinion: Spain (and Lamine Yamal's generation) are more likely to win the 2026 World Cup Final, but Lionel Messi could still produce one final masterpiece that defines his legacy forever.

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Sports July 16, 2026 4 min read

Argentina vs Spain: Which Team Is Stronger Ahead of the 2026 World Cup Final?

Spain is the stronger team heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. Argentina’s resilience and Messi’s enduring magic make them dangerous, but Spain’s consistency, defensive dominance,...

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Defence & Security June 17, 2026 3 min read

The Global Missile Defence and Air-Shield Race

The global missile defence and air-shield race marks a major shift in modern security thinking. For decades, military balance was largely built around offensive deterrence — the idea that...

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Defence & Security June 16, 2026 2 min read

Defence Spending vs Public Welfare: Why the Choice Is Not Either-Or

The framing of "defence vs. welfare" is itself a bit of a trap. A country with crumbling hospitals and hungry kids isn't actually secure — it's just armed. Real national strength comes fr...

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