India in 2008

Top 10 events in 2008 from an Indian point of view (In chronological order)

1. A general election is held in Pakistan. Precursor to Musharraf’s downfall from the presidency.

2. India sets a world record by sending 10 satellites into orbit in a single launch.

3. United Progressive Alliance led government survives a crucial no-confidence vote based on disagreements between Indian National Congress and Left Front over the Indo-US nuclear deal.

4. A series of seven bomb blasts rock Jaipur, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and Delhi.

5. Olympics take place in Beijing, China. India wins it first individual gold.

6. Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy protection. Precursor of global economic recession.

7. ISRO successfully launches Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft on a lunar exploration mission

8. Barack Obama is elected the 44th President of the United States, and becomes the first African-American President-elect

9. A series of terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Taj-Oberoi attacked.

10. Israel initiates a series of air strikes against the Gaza Strip