India is full of various classes and divisions but the beauty of the country is that in times of need , everyone stands united as one. Indian history has seen the highest highs as well as the lowest lows. But the tragic times have brought the countrymen closer to each other. We have helped each other out and emerged from the situation stronger than ever before. Such events become headlines, many lose loved ones but what stays is humanity, which overcomes all odds. Here are 10 tragedies that struck India but helped us stick together and we only came out stronger.

5. Mumbai Terror Attacks, 2008

It was a usual day in Mumbai; people running for work, kids playing carelessly and tourists posing in front of the Gateway of India when smoke engulfed the grand dome of Taj Mahal Palace hotel. Within minutes, panic struck the city. This was followed by a series of blasts for the next 4 days, including at the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminal. Around 200 people were killed and 300 more were injured. However, everyone from the defence and police forces to the locals and the staff at Taj got together to save lives and within days, the city was back to its normal cheerful self.

6. Bhopal Gas Tragedy, 1984

It was a typical winter day in Bhopal in 1984 when the unthinkable happened. Who could have thought that a gas leak mishap could turn into the world's worst industrial disaster? A little over 500,000 people were exposed to methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicals. The toxic made its way in and around the shanty towns located near the plant. Such was the impact of the disaster that an estimated 120,000 to 150,000 survivors still struggle with serious medical conditions. But fast forward to 2014, December 3 is like just another regular day in the life of Bhopal's brave people.