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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":227,"district":15,"awardee":232},845,"2026-08-29T15:43:24.010Z","1948-05-31T00:00:00.000Z","2 Pres 50, 26-1-50","\u003Cdiv>Major K.P. Kurian was in command of the armoured cars of 7th Cavalry operating with 161 Infantry Brigade in 1947-48 Kashmir operations. He frequently led long range armoured patrols in heavy snow storms and on roads covered with snow up to four feet. His patrols did valuable work in gaining intelligence of enemy movements and uplifting the morale of the people of Kashmir.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>On 10 February 1948, an information was received that an enemy battalion has reached the outskirts of Handwara. Major Kuriyan, with a troop of armoured cars, rushed into Handwara driving over snow-covered obliterated roads the bridges of which were stated to be incapable of taking civilian Lorries. His bold and dashing advance resulted in the enemy being checked and enabled our infantry to move into position to meet any threat. On 4 April 1948 the enemy brought Uri-Naushara road under heavy sniper fire. Major Kuriyan exposed himself to fire continuously for ten days, in order to attract the fire on to his troop and to keep the life-line of the bridge open. On 16 April 1948 during a brigade attack, he skillfully broke an enemy counter attack at Mahura with heavy casualties to the enemy. On 31 May 1948, Major Kuriyan led an armoured car squadron in the heavily-mortared Chakhothi area in order to attract fire and thereby enabling the artillery to locate and destroy the enemy. He continued to move forward and forced the enemy to engage him, thereby drawing the 3.7 Howitzer fire off4 Kumaon attacking north of the river. The Howitzer was located and destroyed by the artillery. His armoured cars were hit again and again but the bold officer kept moving forward till his task was completed.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv>Major K.P. Kurian proved himself to be a bold, brave and resolute leader who was fearless in action. He won admiration of all ranks.\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":230,"endDate":230,"details":15,"sortOrder":7,"legacyNid":231},5,"1948 Polo - Hyderabad","1948-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",1520,{"id":233,"slug":234,"fullName":235,"postNominal":224,"isDeceased":20,"serviceBranch":236},835,"kuriyal-pathil-kurian","Kuriyal Pathil Kurian","army",[]]