Picture Courtesy: Sumit Sharma   Some people are disheartened by difficulties, while some face them boldly and achieve their goals. When one is determined, no obstacle can stop them from achieving their dreams. I happened to come across one such determined soul when I went to IMA for covering the Passing out Parade of…

Picture Courtesy: http://www.idwr.com China has always followed the policy of expansion. This is the reason why it is called the ‘Dragon’. The standoff between Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is one fine example of the Chinese policy of expansion. After reiterating its claims on Tawang and Arunachal Pradesh, China now wants to capture…

Picture Courtesy: Sumit Sharma IMA : Indian Military Academy is the prestigious institution which is known for producing brave and gallant officers. Till now IMA has produced over fifty nine thousand officers, who have made our nation proud. For the third time I got the opportunity to cover the Passing Out Parade (POP).  It was…

Picture Courtesy: Sumit Sharma India Military Academy (IMA) is the most prestigious institute of India, where boys are groomed and trained to be an officers of The Indian Army. Gentlemen Cadets undergo a rigorous training in the academy. At the end of the training Ball Party is organised. Gentlemen Cadets are allowed to invite their…

  CREDO OF INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY: ‘The Safety, Honor and Welfare of your Country come First – Always and Every time. The Honor, Welfare and Comfort of the Men You Command come Next. Your Own Ease, Comfort and Safety come Last – Always and Every Time.’ (Picture Courtesy : Sumit Sharma)   The credo of…

  (Picture Courtesy : Indian Military Academy) After rigorous and hard training of one and half years, third termer cadets get the opportunity to have a glimpse of the lighter side of Army officer’s Life at ‘IMA Ball’. Cadets are allowed to invite their Ball partner for this ball night. “IMA Ball’ is held at…

Picture Courtesy: http://www.udayavani.com On a clear, cloudless night we see millions of stars. People believe that the men who die in a battlefield for the cause of protecting the country transform into stars after achieving martyrdom. Whether it is a reality or a myth we don’t know, but one thing we are certain that these…

Picture Coutesy: Sumit Sharma 610 Gentlemen Cadets passed out from Indian Military Academy  (IMA), Dehradun to become commissioned officers on 11th June 2016, Out of 610 GC’s 45 were foreign Cadets from friendly countries, who will join their respective army. 565 GC’s crossed the ‘Antim Pagg’ to became officers of Indian Army. Picture Courtesy: Indian Military…

Picture Courtesy: Indian Military Academy (IMA) After rigorous and hard training of one and half years, third termer cadets get the opportunity to have a glimpse of the lighter side of Army officer’s Life on ‘IMA Ball’. Cadets are allowed to invite their Ball partner for this ball night. “IMA Ball’ is held at the…

Picture Courtesy: http://www.1.bp.blogspot.com Picture Courtesy: http://www.4.bp.blogspot.com India has the second largest army in the world with the strength of 11.77 lakh.  Still Indian army is facing shortage of around 11,000 officers. Allotted strength for officer ranks is around 48000. Maximum shortage of officers is in the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, Major and Lt. Colonel. Indian…