{"id":5445,"date":"2014-07-17T15:00:45","date_gmt":"2014-07-17T09:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5445"},"modified":"2026-03-09T18:37:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:07:49","slug":"shivinder-singh-from-bhadaur-academy-to-lieutenant-in-the-indian-army","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/shivinder-singh-from-bhadaur-academy-to-lieutenant-in-the-indian-army\/","title":{"rendered":"Shivinder Singh &#8211; From Bhadaur Academy to Lieutenant in the Indian Army"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shivinder Singh, an alumnus of Akal Academy Bhadaur, proudly serves as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army. His journey from a young dreamer inspired by the Kargil War to achieving his goal is a testament to dedication, discipline, and the values instilled by his alma mater.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/shivinder-singh-from-bhadaur-academy-to-lieutenant-in-the-indian-army\/#Pursuing_a_Dream\" >Pursuing a Dream<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/shivinder-singh-from-bhadaur-academy-to-lieutenant-in-the-indian-army\/#Family_and_Community_Support\" >Family and Community Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/shivinder-singh-from-bhadaur-academy-to-lieutenant-in-the-indian-army\/#A_Strong_Foundation_at_Akal_Academy\" >A Strong Foundation at Akal Academy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/shivinder-singh-from-bhadaur-academy-to-lieutenant-in-the-indian-army\/#Spiritual_and_Academic_Growth\" >Spiritual and Academic Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/shivinder-singh-from-bhadaur-academy-to-lieutenant-in-the-indian-army\/#Pride_in_Heritage_and_Faith\" >Pride in Heritage and Faith<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/shivinder-singh-from-bhadaur-academy-to-lieutenant-in-the-indian-army\/#Message_of_Gratitude_and_Encouragement\" >Message of Gratitude and Encouragement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pursuing_a_Dream\"><\/span>Pursuing a Dream<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shivinder&#8217;s aspiration to serve the nation began during the Kargil War in 1999, which deeply inspired him. By the time he reached 8th grade, he had firmly decided to join the armed forces. Today, he is living his dream, proudly serving in Sikkim as a Lieutenant after completing 1.5 years of rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) from January 2013 to June 2014.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_and_Community_Support\"><\/span>Family and Community Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coming from a working-class family, Shivinder&#8217;s journey has been a source of pride for his parents, his village, and the community. With a father employed as an engineer at a thermal power plant, the expectations were high, but Shivinder met them with determination and the blessings of the Almighty.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Strong_Foundation_at_Akal_Academy\"><\/span>A Strong Foundation at Akal Academy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shivinder credits Akal Academy Bhadaur and the Kalgidhar Trust Baru Sahib for shaping his personality and career. The education provided by the school\u2014combined with discipline, spirituality, and a supportive faculty\u2014played a vital role in his success. He fondly remembers Principal Kamalpreet Kaur Ji and all his teachers during his +2 years as exceptionally brilliant mentors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spiritual_and_Academic_Growth\"><\/span>Spiritual and Academic Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The spiritual practices and discipline at Akal Academy left a lasting impact on Shivinder. He believes the teachings of Paath and Gurbani, coupled with the structured curriculum, guided him through life and prepared him for the challenges of serving in the Army.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pride_in_Heritage_and_Faith\"><\/span>Pride in Heritage and Faith<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shivinder appreciates how Akal Academy nurtured his connection to Sikh heritage and Dharam. He feels proud to represent his faith and values in the real world, thanks to the strong foundation laid during his school years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Message_of_Gratitude_and_Encouragement\"><\/span>Message of Gratitude and Encouragement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shivinder is inspired by the Kalgidhar Trust\u2019s mission of transforming rural India through modern Gurukuls. He encourages them to continue their noble work and extends his heartfelt gratitude to the institution that helped him achieve his dreams.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gur-Fateh!<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Regards,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Shivinder Singh<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Lieutenant \u2013 Indian Army, Sikkim<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shivinder Singh, an alumnus of Akal Academy Bhadaur, proudly serves as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army. His journey from a young dreamer inspired by the Kargil War to achieving his goal is a testament to dedication, discipline, and the values instilled by his alma mater. 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