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In a nation short of heroes, let's celebrate a real one

 Honorary Captain Bana Singh won the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest ranking gallantry award, for recapturing a Pakistani post on the Siachen Glacier. Living a retired life in a quiet village......

From a silent hill, these men defend India's skies

 Far from civilian populations, facing the onslaught of weather, terrain and a hostile neighbour in the distance, the young men at one of the Indian Air Force's most strategic locations near the......

63rd Republic Day: The gallantry award winners

 President Pratibha Patilon Thursday conferredawards of 368 Gallantry and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others as part ofthe 63rd Republic Day Celebrations.This includes......

Have you heard about this Indian Hero?

 Major Chewang Rinchen became the youngest recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra. He not only seized the highest post ever captured, but also liberated an area of 800 sq km from Pak occupied Kashmir,......

1971 War, Memories of Another Day

 'When I looked at the map I was astonished to see the extent of the enemy minefields and the heavy concentration of armour and artillery.... This deployment was specially designed to confront the......

'Shiney, a nice man'

The media frenzy visible outside the Oshiwara police station and Andheri court -- both in northwest Mumbai -- was absent at Tarapore Towers when this reporter visited it on Monday morning. Tarapore......

'It feels good to be called a hero'

Suresh Menon is best known for his hilarious one-liners in Partner and Badhai Ho Badhai.The actor, who is also popular for his television roles, will be seen in his first lead role in Rakesh......

Why we can never forget Kargil

Around April 1999, Pakistani infiltrators captured some Indianterritory in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army fought for over fourmonths to reclaim the territory and lost around 450 soldiers in the......

Manoj: No role close to my life

Manoj Bajpai sayshe wants to prove himself as a complete actor rather play only stereotyped roles. "Variety of roles is very important. It throws new challenges which make an actor grow. Otherwise,......

'I know I am not a Shah Rukh or Amitabh'

Suniel Shetty has longshaken his muscle man image and has become a more sensitive actor. With great performances in Hu Tu Tu and Border, Suniel has given his career a twist.His debut production......

The soldier who guards Pakistan

Colonel Anil Kaul, a Vir Chakra recipient, served in the Indian army for over 20 years; he lost his right eye and the fingers of his left hand during one of the military operations; and tried to......

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Q. HAVE YOU EVER GOT A PARAM VIR CHAKRA ?
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Q. Which is the highest gallantry award in India?any one ans this question,,,ok,,,
Blocked User:  A. The highest gallantry wards in India are:1. Param Vir Chakra (PVC)2. Maha Vir Chakra (MVC)3. Vir Chakra (VrC)1. Param Vir Chakra (PVC):It is...... more

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Q. optionsA. Param Vishishtat Seva MedalB. Param Vir ChakraC. Kirti ChakraD. Vir Chakra
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The Flying Hero of the 1971 War

Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon is the only Indian Air Force warrior to be decorated with the Param Vir Chakra. 'My admiration for his gallant action... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/the-flying-hero-of-the-1971-war/20111213.htm
Param Vir Chakra Abdul Hameed Memorial restored

BANGALORE: Rich tributes were paid to Param Vir Chakra Shaheed Abdul Hameed on the commemoration of his 46th martyrdom at the reno.. ...

http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/Param-Vir-Chakra-Abdul-Hameed-Memorial-restored/313908.html
Bangalore organisation to restore a war memorial in UP

The war memorial was built in honour of a Param Vir Chakra-awardee soldier who died defending the country in Indo-Pak war in 1965. ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-organisation-to-restore-a-war-memorial-in-up_1582313
Bangalore body to restore Param Vir Chakra memorial in UP

Flags of Honour Foundation, has taken up the cause of renovating posthumous Param Vir Chakra (PVC) awardee, Abdul Hamidufffds memorial in his... ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_bangalore-body-to-restore-param-vir-chakra-memorial-in-up_1582257
The Bravest of the Brave

Thirteen NDA alumni have been awarded the nation's highest gallantry awards Three Param Vir Chakras during war and ten Ashok Chakras during... ...

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/slideshow_the-bravest-of-the-brave_1576169
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