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The last decade has been wonderful for India. Take a look at 20 iconic moments that made it possible. Your chest will swell with pride.

1. India’s win at the 2011 World Cup.



It took almost 28 years after the 1983 World Cup for us to feel proud again, for us to relive India winning the World Cup.

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2. Modi’s unbelievable victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.



Narendra Modi made history in the 2014 election as BJP managed to get a majority on its own. The controversial Gujrat Chief Minister became the Prime Minister of India.

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3. Satya Nadella became Microsoft’s CEO.



India-born and Manipal-educated Satya Nadella became the CEO of the world’s most premier tech company. A moment of pride for Indians the world over.

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4. Kejriwal’s smashing win in the 2015 Delhi elections.



They didn’t manage a complete majority the first time. But they proved that it is really going to be “5 saal Kejriwal" the second time.

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5. Anna Hazare’s campaign against corruption.



The 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement presented a series of protests across India to pass the Lokpal Bill, a strong legislation against political corruption. Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare began a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar Delhi. Many people all over the country joined him in his fight against political corruption.

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6. Mangalyaan reaches Mars.



India’s first interplanetary mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was the fourth space agency to reach Mars. The best thing about this entire mission was that India was the first nation to reach Mars in its first attempt.

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