One of the most defining aspects of 2008 events is the Global recession. It has its effect on all sectors of the industry be it Bollywood, industrialists or a common man.Indian Banks have faced a huge scare of bankruptcy especially the ICICI Bank.
Finally a Gold at the Olympics. Abhinav Bindra made us proud in Beijing 2008 olympics. The man from Punjab won a gold medal in 10m Air rifle event.He's the first Indian individual to have won a Gold Medal since 1980, when the Men's field hockey team won the Gold.
2008 gave us a team that wins. The Indian cricket team has finally started winning away from home.This young Indian side lead by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni beat the Australians in their own backyard to clinch the CB series. Also, consistent performances have made them the Team of the year.
On 28th of April 2008, India sets a world record by sending 10 satellites into orbit in a single launch.On 30th April Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle(PSLV-C9) successfully puts all the 10 satellites into orbit.
The 2008 Mumbai attacks were a series of ten coordinated terrorist attacks across Mumbai, India's financial capital and its largest city.The attacks, carried out by Pakistani Terrorists using automatic weapons and grenades, began on 26 November 2008 and ended on 29 November 2008. At least 173 people were killed and at least 308 were injured in the attacks.
