{"id":7831,"date":"2014-07-02T15:26:56","date_gmt":"2014-07-02T09:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=7831"},"modified":"2025-07-25T13:39:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:09:06","slug":"young-writer-harkomal-singh-of-akal-academy-baru-sahib-published-at-national-level-in-the-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/young-writer-harkomal-singh-of-akal-academy-baru-sahib-published-at-national-level-in-the-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Writer Harkomal Singh of Akal Academy, Baru Sahib published at National level in The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<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\/young-writer-harkomal-singh-of-akal-academy-baru-sahib-published-at-national-level-in-the-times-of-india\/#Baru_Sahibs_Budding_Writer_Makes_National_Headlines\" >Baru Sahib\u2019s Budding Writer Makes National Headlines<\/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\/young-writer-harkomal-singh-of-akal-academy-baru-sahib-published-at-national-level-in-the-times-of-india\/#A_Writer_in_the_Making\" >A Writer in the Making<\/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\/young-writer-harkomal-singh-of-akal-academy-baru-sahib-published-at-national-level-in-the-times-of-india\/#From_Journal_Pages_to_National_Headlines\" >From Journal Pages to National Headlines<\/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\/young-writer-harkomal-singh-of-akal-academy-baru-sahib-published-at-national-level-in-the-times-of-india\/#The_Spirit_of_Baru_Sahib\" >The Spirit of Baru Sahib<\/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\/young-writer-harkomal-singh-of-akal-academy-baru-sahib-published-at-national-level-in-the-times-of-india\/#A_Message_for_Fellow_Students\" >A Message for Fellow Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baru_Sahibs_Budding_Writer_Makes_National_Headlines\"><\/span>Baru Sahib\u2019s Budding Writer Makes National Headlines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A serene shot of a young Sikh boy in school uniform sitting near a window at <strong>Akal Academy, Baru Sahib,<\/strong> pen in hand, gazing thoughtfully at the surrounding hills. A copy of <strong>The Times of India<\/strong> rests beside him, open to a page featuring his published piece with the Caption &#8211; <em>&#8220;From the hills of Baru Sahib to the columns of India\u2019s leading daily Harkomal writes his way into hearts.&#8221;<\/em> For most students, penning thoughts in a diary is a quiet hobby. For <strong>Harkomal Singh,<\/strong> a Class XI student at <strong>Akal Academy, Baru Sahib,<\/strong> writing is a voice one that just resonated across the nation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Writer_in_the_Making\"><\/span>A Writer in the Making<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Harkomal\u2019s<\/strong> love for writing didn\u2019t begin with the limelight. A consistent performer and a curious thinker, he nurtured his flair for expression over the years. His academic performance speaks volumes too earning a prestigious <strong>Grade A in his Class X board exams,<\/strong> balancing creativity with discipline.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Journal_Pages_to_National_Headlines\"><\/span>From Journal Pages to National Headlines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What makes Harkomal\u2019s achievement truly remarkable is the platform he reached. Being featured in <strong>The Times of India<\/strong> is a dream for many seasoned writers and here is a teenager from a Himalayan school who already made it. His work was appreciated for its depth, originality, and relevance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Spirit_of_Baru_Sahib\"><\/span>The Spirit of Baru Sahib<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, nestled in the tranquil lap of the Himalayas, is more than just a school it\u2019s a sanctuary for holistic growth. It\u2019s here that Harkomal found the peace to think, the mentors to guide him, and the encouragement to dream. The environment of spiritual reflection combined with academic rigor has fostered his journey as a writer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Message_for_Fellow_Students\"><\/span>A Message for Fellow Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Harkomal\u2019s<\/strong> story is a gentle yet powerful reminder to every student:-<br \/>\nYour ideas matter, Your voice counts, and your words can travel far beyond classrooms, beyond cities, into the world. We applaud Harkomal Singh for showing us that when words come from the heart and are nurtured with perseverance, even the biggest platforms take notice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baru Sahib\u2019s Budding Writer Makes National Headlines A serene shot of a young Sikh boy in school uniform sitting near a window at Akal Academy, Baru Sahib, pen in hand, gazing thoughtfully at the surrounding hills. 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