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Heroes","published","2026-08-30T10:47:02.226Z",38,"2026-08-30T10:47:02.227Z","2026-08-30T10:58:51.119Z",{"id":121,"contentId":115,"versionLabel":125,"versionDate":126,"versionSeq":127,"bodyHtml":128,"fieldsJson":10,"metaTitle":129,"metaDescription":130,"createdById":10,"createdAt":131},"20260830-00003","2026-08-30T00:00:00.000Z",3,"\u003Cp>War Decorated India (WDI) maintains a living record of the nation's gallantry awardees and works to support them and their families, based in Chandigarh.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv data-block-embed=\"homepage-hero-carousel\" data-wrap=\"full\" class=\"block-embed\" contenteditable=\"false\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>","War Decorated India — Honoring Gallantry","War Decorated India (WDI) honors India's war gallantry awardees and supports their 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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":18,"type":116,"blockType":10,"slug":163,"title":56,"status":119,"excerpt":10,"featuredMediaId":10,"authorId":10,"publishedAt":164,"currentVersionId":24,"versionOverrideId":10,"legacyNid":165,"createdAt":166,"updatedAt":167,"currentVersion":168,"versionOverride":10,"author":10},"benefits","2026-08-29T15:43:35.163Z",2158,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.164Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.171Z",{"id":24,"contentId":18,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":110,"bodyHtml":169,"fieldsJson":10,"metaTitle":10,"metaDescription":10,"createdById":10,"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":7,"type":116,"blockType":10,"slug":172,"title":106,"status":119,"excerpt":10,"featuredMediaId":10,"authorId":10,"publishedAt":173,"currentVersionId":18,"versionOverrideId":10,"legacyNid":174,"createdAt":173,"updatedAt":175,"currentVersion":176,"versionOverride":10,"author":10},"disclaimer","2026-08-29T15:43:35.154Z",376,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.161Z",{"id":18,"contentId":7,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":110,"bodyHtml":177,"fieldsJson":10,"metaTitle":10,"metaDescription":10,"createdById":10,"createdAt":178},"\u003Cbr \u002F>","2026-08-29T15:43:35.157Z",{"id":102,"type":116,"blockType":10,"slug":180,"title":101,"status":119,"excerpt":10,"featuredMediaId":10,"authorId":10,"publishedAt":181,"currentVersionId":7,"versionOverrideId":10,"legacyNid":182,"createdAt":181,"updatedAt":183,"currentVersion":184,"versionOverride":10,"author":10},"privacy-policy","2026-08-29T15:43:35.136Z",375,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.152Z",{"id":7,"contentId":102,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":110,"bodyHtml":177,"fieldsJson":10,"metaTitle":10,"metaDescription":10,"createdById":10,"createdAt":185},"2026-08-29T15:43:35.146Z",{"id":68,"type":116,"blockType":10,"slug":187,"title":67,"status":119,"excerpt":10,"featuredMediaId":10,"authorId":10,"publishedAt":188,"currentVersionId":102,"versionOverrideId":10,"legacyNid":189,"createdAt":190,"updatedAt":191,"currentVersion":192,"versionOverride":10,"author":10},"contact-us","2026-08-29T15:43:35.122Z",336,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.124Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.134Z",{"id":102,"contentId":68,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":110,"bodyHtml":193,"fieldsJson":10,"metaTitle":10,"metaDescription":10,"createdById":10,"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":94,"type":116,"blockType":10,"slug":196,"title":93,"status":119,"excerpt":10,"featuredMediaId":10,"authorId":10,"publishedAt":197,"currentVersionId":68,"versionOverrideId":10,"legacyNid":198,"createdAt":199,"updatedAt":200,"currentVersion":201,"versionOverride":10,"author":10},"services","2026-08-29T15:43:35.112Z",335,"2026-08-29T15:43:35.113Z","2026-08-29T15:43:35.120Z",{"id":68,"contentId":94,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":110,"bodyHtml":202,"fieldsJson":10,"metaTitle":10,"metaDescription":10,"createdById":10,"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":45,"type":116,"blockType":10,"slug":205,"title":206,"status":119,"excerpt":10,"featuredMediaId":10,"authorId":10,"publishedAt":207,"currentVersionId":94,"versionOverrideId":10,"legacyNid":208,"createdAt":209,"updatedAt":210,"currentVersion":211,"versionOverride":10,"author":10},"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":94,"contentId":45,"versionLabel":139,"versionDate":140,"versionSeq":110,"bodyHtml":212,"fieldsJson":10,"metaTitle":206,"metaDescription":160,"createdById":10,"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":14,"gazetteNotification":219,"fullCitationHtml":220,"medal":221,"operation":227,"district":10,"awardee":231},1086,"2026-08-29T15:43:27.675Z","2000-01-26T00:00:00.000Z","63 Pres\u002F2000, 26.1.2000","\u003Cdiv>On 15 July 1999, Lieutenant Praveen Kumar along with Ghatak Platoon of 14 Sikh Regiment was ordered to capture Point 5310 in Chorbatla sector during \"OperationVijay”. Point 5310 was located three kilometer deep inside the enemy territory. It was appreciated that if this dominating feature, located in between Chorbatla and Turtuk Sectors, was captured and secured, it will cut off the maintenance route to enemy positions opposite Turtuk Sector and also improve the defensive posture and if held may strengthen the LC between Chorbatla and Turtuk Sectors.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Lieutenant Praveen Kumar organized his Ghatak Platoon in three groups and carried out several rehearsals on mock features for capturing Point 5310 by surprise attack. He being recently qualified on mountain warfare course with instructor grading trained the Ghatak Platoon in cliff assault, mountain climbing, ice-craft and techniques of glaciated operations. On 20 July 1999, he along with two men crossed the LC and carried out detailed reconnaissance of the feature and selected three different approaches for the surprise attack.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>On 22 July 1999, after final rehearsals, the Ghataks crossed the LC at 2100 hrs and began their approach to Point 5310. The first group led by Lieutenant Praveen Kumar negotiated the ice-wall almost 300 metre high, crossed a glaciated bowl and a Number of crevasses to reach the base of Point 5310. On reaching the base of the objective, he secured the Ghatak base. Thereafter, as planned, the three groups commenced the silent attack from three designated directions. The group led by Lieutenant Praveen Kumar carried out the cliff assault after fixing 250 metre of rope and reached the top and totally surprised the enemy. Thereafter, the second group led by Naik Raghbir Singh also reached the top. The third group, led by Naib Subedar Satnam Singh, unable to scale the feature from designated direction of approach, was diverted to the firm base that was converted into the administrative base.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cp>Thereafter, Lieutenant Praveen Kumar organized his\r\ndefences, sited automatic weapons and organized Point 5310 into a formidable\r\ndefensive position. Subsequently, he successfully destroyed four sangars of the\r\nenemy, and a small fuel and ammunition dump and killed fifteen of the enemy men\r\nby small arms and by directing artillery and mortar fire along his route of\r\nmaintenance opposite Turtuk Sector.\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>Lieutenant Praveen Kumar displayed professional\r\ncompetence, unparalleled and unorthodox tact leading to the capture of the\r\nobjective without any casualty and thereby improving our defensive posture in\r\nChorbatla sector and effectively disrupting and cutting off the enemy's line of\r\nmaintenance. \u003C\u002Fp>\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":10,"endDate":10,"details":10,"sortOrder":57,"legacyNid":230},4,"Op Savage (Sikkim)",1055,{"id":232,"slug":233,"fullName":234,"postNominal":224,"isDeceased":14,"serviceBranch":235},1074,"praveen-kumar","Praveen Kumar","army",[]]