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of War Decorated India","2026-08-29T15:43:35.173Z",4245,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.174Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.181Z",{"id":35,"contentId":29,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":159,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":153,"metaDescription":160,"createdById":15,"createdAt":161},"\u003Cp>\u003Cb>A SHORT HISTORY OF THE WAR DECORATED INDIA\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan>(The only\r\nRegistered, Charitable, Society of PVC, MVC, VrC, VC & MC Awardees)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The War\r\nDecorated India is one of the most unusual organisations in \u003C\u002Fspan>India\u003Cspan>. Membership is not achieved\r\nby birth, social status, political appointment, wealth, academic achievement or\r\nother requirements that most societies and organisations demand.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The War\r\nDecorated India was organised on 01 August 1991, at \u003C\u002Fspan>Chandigarh\u003Cspan>, by a group of Sainiks; who had\r\nthe honour of having received the Vir Chakra series of awards. Membership is\r\nlimited to recipients of our Nation’s three highest decorations; awarded for a\r\nconspicuous show of gallantry and intrepidity in the face of enemy; for prowess\r\nshown above and beyond the call of duty. This determines who its members will\r\nbe.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The Aim & Objectives of the organisation include,\r\nbesides bringing all holders together for their mutual welfare, to extend all\r\npossible relief to needy members, their widows, children & parents.\r\nAdvancement of the best interests of members of the Armed Forces of India and\r\nto enhance their prestige, to stimulate patriotism in the minds of our youth\r\nand to promote allegiance to the Government of India; are some of the other\r\nobjectives.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>It is inevitable, with members scattered widely all\r\nover \u003C\u002Fspan>India\u003Cspan>\r\nthat keeping in touch is difficult. But, the triennial National\r\nConvention-cum-Reunions, lasting\" a few days, give members an opportunity\r\nto make and maintain lasting friendships for sharing problems as well as\r\nhappiness into the future. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>","The War Decorated India is one of the most unusual organisations in India. Membership is not achieved by birth, social status, political appointment, wealth, academic achievement or other requirements that most societies and organisations demand.","2026-08-29T15:43:35.177Z",{"id":23,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":163,"title":61,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":164,"currentVersionId":29,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":165,"createdAt":166,"updatedAt":167,"currentVersion":168,"versionOverride":15,"author":15},"benefits","2026-08-29T15:43:35.163Z",2158,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.164Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.171Z",{"id":29,"contentId":23,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":169,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":15,"metaDescription":15,"createdById":15,"createdAt":170},"\u003Cdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan>CENTRAL GOVERNMENT\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Ftwdi.in\u002F#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cdiv>Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>PUNJAB GOVERNMENT\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002F#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cdiv>Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Benefit 1\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","2026-08-29T15:43:35.167Z",{"id":12,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":172,"title":110,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":173,"currentVersionId":23,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":174,"createdAt":173,"updatedAt":175,"currentVersion":176,"versionOverride":15,"author":15},"disclaimer","2026-08-29T15:43:35.154Z",376,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.161Z",{"id":23,"contentId":12,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":177,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":15,"metaDescription":15,"createdById":15,"createdAt":178},"\u003Cbr \u002F>","2026-08-29T15:43:35.157Z",{"id":106,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":180,"title":105,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":181,"currentVersionId":12,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":182,"createdAt":181,"updatedAt":183,"currentVersion":184,"versionOverride":15,"author":15},"privacy-policy","2026-08-29T15:43:35.136Z",375,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.152Z",{"id":12,"contentId":106,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":177,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":15,"metaDescription":15,"createdById":15,"createdAt":185},"2026-08-29T15:43:35.146Z",{"id":72,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":187,"title":71,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":188,"currentVersionId":106,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":189,"createdAt":190,"updatedAt":191,"currentVersion":192,"versionOverride":15,"author":15},"contact-us","2026-08-29T15:43:35.122Z",336,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.124Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.134Z",{"id":106,"contentId":72,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":193,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":15,"metaDescription":15,"createdById":15,"createdAt":194},"\u003Cdiv>\r\nOur postal address is:\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\nSecretariat\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\nThe War Decorated\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\n303, Urban Estate - 1 (B)\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\nPatiala. Punjab\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\n147002-04\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\nIndia.\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\nEmail. sg@twdi.in \r\n\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\nOr alternatively you can send us a direct message also\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\r\n{{contact_form}}\r\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","2026-08-29T15:43:35.129Z",{"id":98,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":196,"title":97,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":197,"currentVersionId":72,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":198,"createdAt":199,"updatedAt":200,"currentVersion":201,"versionOverride":15,"author":15},"services","2026-08-29T15:43:35.112Z",335,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.113Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.120Z",{"id":72,"contentId":98,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":202,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":15,"metaDescription":15,"createdById":15,"createdAt":203},"\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\">Having been in Web Hosting industry for last 9 years, we have seen that many users have certain myths with regards to the Hosting platforms. This article of mine intends to dispel those myths so that a user can make a better decision while buying a hosting service. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cspan>Myth 1 : Websites hosted on Linux platform cannot be opened from a Windows system.\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cbr \u002F>Though absolutely wrong, but many end users do believe it, To cite a few examples : Google.com, ndtv.com, ibnlive.com use a non Windows platform and you can still view them on your PC. Bottom line is all web traffic primarily uses two protocols : http and https. Any server implementing them, can be accessed from any client browser. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cspan>Myth 2 : Linux platform is better as compared to Windows from security point of view.\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cbr \u002F>This again is a total myth. Both Linux and Windows server can be equally secure or un-secure. It depends mostly on the system admin, the web application and last but not the least, the Webmaster (the hosting user). \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cspan>Myth 3 : Windows platform is more stable as compared to Linux.\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cbr \u002F>It is actually the other way around. A Linux server rarely requires a restart or a reboot. Whereas for a Windows server, for certain updates to be pushed, restart\u002Freboot is required. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cspan>Myth 4 : Windows platform is supported by a Corporation whereas Linux does not have any support channel.\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cbr \u002F>Again its a total fallacy. There are several big Corporation supporting Linux like IBM, Redhat, HP etc. by providing updates to various Linux projects like Kernel development, driver development etc. Apart from these developers, there are several highly qualified and motivated individuals contributing a large chunk of code\u002Fupdates to various Linux projects. Also one can find more support resources for Linux issues than Windows. Well last point is my personnel opinion and one only needs to Google to verify the same. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>I hope this article serves its intended purpose and enable you to take a better decision. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cbr \u002F>","2026-08-29T15:43:35.116Z",{"id":50,"type":116,"blockType":15,"slug":205,"title":206,"status":119,"excerpt":15,"featuredMediaId":15,"authorId":15,"publishedAt":207,"currentVersionId":98,"versionOverrideId":15,"legacyNid":208,"createdAt":209,"updatedAt":210,"currentVersion":211,"versionOverride":15,"author":15},"about-us","Short History of War Decorated India","2026-08-29T15:43:35.091Z",334,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.092Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.108Z",{"id":98,"contentId":50,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":8,"bodyHtml":212,"fieldsJson":15,"metaTitle":206,"metaDescription":160,"createdById":15,"createdAt":213},"\u003Cp>\u003Cb>A SHORT HISTORY OF THE WAR DECORATED INDIA\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fb>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan>(The only\r\nRegistered, Charitable, Society of PVC, MVC, VrC, VC & MC Awardees)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The War\r\nDecorated India is one of the most unusual organisations in \u003C\u002Fspan>India\u003Cspan>. Membership is not achieved\r\nby birth, social status, political appointment, wealth, academic achievement or\r\nother requirements that most societies and organisations demand.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The War\r\nDecorated India was organised on 01 August 1991, at \u003C\u002Fspan>Chandigarh\u003Cspan>, by a group of Sainiks; who had\r\nthe honour of having received the Vir Chakra series of awards. Membership is\r\nlimited to recipients of our Nation’s three highest decorations; awarded for a\r\nconspicuous show of gallantry and intrepidity in the face of enemy; for prowess\r\nshown above and beyond the call of duty. This determines who its members will\r\nbe.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>The Aim & Objectives of the organisation include,\r\nbesides bringing all holders together for their mutual welfare, to extend all\r\npossible relief to needy members, their widows, children & parents.\r\nAdvancement of the best interests of members of the Armed Forces of India and\r\nto enhance their prestige, to stimulate patriotism in the minds of our youth\r\nand to promote allegiance to the Government of India; are some of the other\r\nobjectives.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>It is inevitable, with members scattered widely all\r\nover \u003C\u002Fspan>India\u003Cspan>\r\nthat keeping in touch is difficult. But, the triennial National\r\nConvention-cum-Reunions, lasting\" a few days, give members an opportunity\r\nto make and maintain lasting friendships for sharing problems as well as\r\nhappiness into the future. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>","2026-08-29T15:43:35.096Z",10,{"id":216,"updatedAt":217,"dateOfAward":218,"dateOfAwardYearOnly":20,"gazetteNotification":219,"fullCitationHtml":220,"medal":221,"operation":227,"district":15,"awardee":231},1084,"2026-08-29T15:43:27.641Z","2000-01-01T00:00:00.000Z","63 Pres\u002F2000, 26.1.2000","\u003Cdiv>On 13 May 1999, Major Prabhu Nath Prasad, as Captain of the helicopter, was on an aerial reconnaissance mission to locate intrusions in Drass Sub-sector. Taking clue from a foot track on snow coming in from across the LOC, he, in a daredevil venture, followed it to the black rock feature at a height of about 14,700 feet adjacent to the Tololing height against heavy enemy machine gun fire. No sooner he had closed in while orbiting, and was in the eyeball contact with 15 to 20 intruders, they fired a rocket at the helicopter when it was barely 300 metres away \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>With his unparalleled reflex action, undaunted courage and grit, Major Prasad instantly dipped the helicopter nose down and with that appreciable increase in speed out manoeuvred the rocket which went past the tail of the helicopter missing it just by 10-15 metres.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Displaying exceptional presence of mind and tactful flying skill, he immediately turned the helicopter with steep back in the reciprocal direction to get out of the killing ground\u002Fairspace and flew back to immediately call for artillery fire. \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>He then brought in accurate artillery fire of 40 rounds from Bofors guns. Despite continuously being engaged by machine gun fire from enemy position at Tololing and interference by an armed Puma helicopter of the enemy which intruded overhead during the air shoot, Major Prabhu Nath Prasad neutralised and destroyed the enemy position lulling 7 to 10 intruders within just 20-25 minutes of the rocket attack. Having suffered this great loss, the intruders were forced to abandon the feature by the next day.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Major Prabhu Nath Prasad, thus, showed exemplary courage and dedication beyond the call of duty in the presence of the enemy.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>",{"id":222,"name":223,"abbreviation":224,"thumbnailMediaId":225,"sortOrder":127,"legacyNid":226},2,"Vir Chakra","VrC",242,359,{"id":228,"name":229,"startDate":15,"endDate":15,"details":15,"sortOrder":7,"legacyNid":230},4,"Op Savage (Sikkim)",1055,{"id":232,"slug":233,"fullName":234,"postNominal":235,"isDeceased":19,"serviceBranch":236},1072,"prabhu-nath-prasad","Prabhu Nath Prasad","VrC, VSM","army",[]]