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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":19,"gazetteNotification":219,"fullCitationHtml":220,"medal":221,"operation":228,"district":15,"awardee":233},226,"2026-08-29T15:43:14.198Z","1948-08-14T00:00:00.000Z","2 Pres 50, 26.1.50","\u003Cdiv>In August 1947 at the time of invasion of J & K by Pak raiders, the entire northern frontier of Jammu and Kashmir State from Bunji to Leh, approximately 200 miles (excluding Gilgit Agency) was manned by the 6th Battalion. After the fall of Bunji in early November 1947, the 6th Battalion was ordered to move to Skardu with as many troops as possible.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>On 11 February 1948, Skardu was attacked and surrounded by the enemy of approximately 600 strong strength. The encmy was routed under the determined leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Sher Jung Thapa. Unable to capture the fort, the enemy laid to seige to the fort, which continued for six months. Despite dwindling rations, ammunition, shortage of water, lack of medicines, heavy casualties and other overwhelming odds, the enemy attempts to capture the fort were thwarted every time under the dynamic and inspiring leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Sher Jung Thapa. After going through the seige for long and when not help of any kind could be given from outside, Lieutenant Colonel Sher Jung Thapa was asked by Maj Gen K S Thimayya, DSO, GOC 19 Infantry Division to surrender which he stoutly opposed and continued to hold on the fort steadfastly without any regard to his personal safety.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>On the fateful day of 14 Aug 1948, the gallant survivors of the 6th, utterly exhausted and on the verge of starvation, out-numbered to 5 to 1, without ammunition, rations and any hope of succour from outside, had no alternative but to capitulate. Thus ended the heroic seige of Skardu which had kept a superior enemy at bay for six months and three days. For this gallant action, Lieutenant Colonel later Brigadier Sher Jung Thapa was awarded MVC. \u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>",{"id":222,"name":223,"abbreviation":224,"thumbnailMediaId":225,"sortOrder":226,"legacyNid":227},4,"Mahavir Chakra","MVC",241,2,361,{"id":229,"name":230,"startDate":231,"endDate":231,"details":15,"sortOrder":7,"legacyNid":232},5,"1948 Polo - Hyderabad","1948-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",1520,{"id":216,"slug":234,"fullName":235,"postNominal":224,"isDeceased":19,"serviceBranch":236},"sher-jang-thapa","Sher Jang Thapa","army",[]]