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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":36,"updatedAt":216,"dateOfAward":217,"dateOfAwardYearOnly":14,"gazetteNotification":218,"fullCitationHtml":219,"medal":220,"operation":225,"district":10,"awardee":229},"2026-08-29T15:43:10.934Z","1947-11-03T00:00:00.000Z","2 Pres\u002F50, 21.6.50","\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>On 3 Nov 1947,\r\nMajor Somnath Sharma's company was ordered on a fighting patrol to Badgam\r\nvillage in the Kashmir\r\n Valley. He reached his\r\nobjective at first light on 3 November and took up a position south of Badgam\r\nat 1100 hours. The enemy, estimated at 700, attacked his company position with\r\n3-inch mortars, LMGs and rifles. Completely outnumbered and with withering fire\r\nbeing brought to bear on its position from three sides, the company began to\r\nsustain heavy casualties.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Fully realising\r\nthe gravity of the situation and the direct threat that would result to both\r\nSrinagar and the aerodrome if the enemy attack was not held until\r\nreinforcements could be rushed to close the gap leading to Srinagar via Hum\r\nHom, Major Sharma urged his company to fight the enemy tenaciously, with\r\nextreme bravery, kept rushing across the open ground to his sections exposing\r\nhimself to heavy and accurate fire to urge them to hold on. Keeping his nerve,\r\nhe skillfully directed the fire of his section into the ever-advancing enemy.\r\nHe repeatedly exposed himself to the full fury of enemy fire and laid out cloth\r\nair strips to guide our aircraft onto their targets in full view of the enemy.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Realising that casualties had affected the\r\neffectiveness of his light automatics, this officer, whose left hand was in\r\nplaster, personally commenced filling magazines and issuing them to light\r\nmachine gunners. A mortar shell landing right in the middle of the ammunition\r\nresulted in an explosion that killed him. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>Major Sharma's\r\ncompany held onto its position and the remnants withdrew only when almost\r\ncompletely surrounded. His inspiring example had resulted in the enemy being\r\ndelayed for six hours, thus gaining time for our reinforcements to get into\r\nposition at Hum Hom to stem the tide of the enemy advance. His leadership,\r\ngallantry and tenacious defence were such that his men were inspired to fight\r\nthe enemy outnumbering them by seven to one for six hours, one hour which was\r\nafter this gallant officer had been killed.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan>He has set an\r\nexample of courage and qualities seldom equaled in the history of the Indian\r\nArmy. His last message to Brigade HQ received a few moments before he was\r\nkilled was: \"The enemy are only 50 yards from us. We are heavily\r\noutnumbered. We are under devastating fire. I shall not withdraw an inch but\r\nwill fight to the last man and the last round.\"\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\r\n\r\n",{"id":127,"name":221,"abbreviation":222,"thumbnailMediaId":223,"sortOrder":110,"legacyNid":224},"Param Vir Chakra","PVC",240,360,{"id":110,"name":226,"startDate":227,"endDate":227,"details":10,"sortOrder":57,"legacyNid":228},"1947 Indo Pak Kashmir War","1947-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",321,{"id":42,"slug":230,"fullName":231,"postNominal":222,"isDeceased":14,"serviceBranch":232},"somnath-sharma","Somnath Sharma","army",[]]