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After spending 25 years abroad across the UK and the US, she never imagined moving back to India.
Life was good. She built multiple careers, ran businesses, raised her son in America, and enjoyed the opportunities and freedoms that came with living abroad.
But one moment changed everything.
In this conversation, we talk about:
Why she decided to move back to India after decades abroad
Raising a child in India vs the US
Healthcare differences between India and America
Community vs convenience Life in a second-tier Indian city after years in the West
Running businesses in India and abroad
Tax and financial planning when returning to India
The emotional reality of living far away from family
She also shares the surprising things she loved after moving back — from stronger community connections to the ease of daily life in India. If you’re an NRI, OCI, or someone considering returning to India after living abroad, this episode offers a very honest and practical perspective.
#NRI #MoveBackToIndia #DesiReturn #LifeInIndia #NRItoIndia #ReturnToIndia #IndianAbroad #NRIlife #IndiaVsUSA #MovingToIndia #OCI #ReverseMigration #NRIParents #LifeAfterMovingBack #HealthcareInIndia #nrilife #backtoindia #nrishaala #backtoroots
May 14
24 min

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Thinking of moving back to India from Germany or Europe?
In this episode of Desi Return, Akhil shares his honest experience of living in Germany for nearly 5 years, building a successful engineering and AI career, getting German PR, and ultimately deciding to move back to Hyderabad, India.
We discuss:
Life in Germany as an Indian
Germany work culture & work-life balance
The reality of loneliness abroad
Challenges with bureaucracy, language & healthcare access
How he planned his return to India
German PR, taxes, pension & documentation process
Transferring money back to India
Career opportunities in India vs Germany
Returning to Hyderabad after years abroad
Emotional and practical aspects of moving back
If you're an Indian living in Germany, Europe, Canada, UK, USA, Australia, or anywhere abroad and thinking about returning to India, this conversation will help you make a more informed decision. #backtoindia backtoindia #nri #returntoindia #homecoming #FIRE #retireearly #reversemigration #backtoroots #nrishaala #nrilife #desireturn #germany
May 7
33 min

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After spending over 12 years in the UAE, Leeba and her family made a decision that most NRIs struggle with… they moved back to India.
In this honest conversation, Leeba shares her journey of moving to the UAE with high expectations, facing the reality of job struggles, navigating life without local experience, and eventually building a successful business from scratch. But despite all that, one question kept coming back:
👉 Is staying abroad really worth it long-term?
This episode goes deep into the real trade-offs NRIs face — career growth, financial stability, kids’ future, aging parents, and the emotional cost of living away from home. I
f you’ve ever asked yourself:
Should we move back to India?
Are we actually saving enough abroad?
When is the right time to return?
What happens to kids if we move?
How do you plan financially before moving back?
This conversation will give you clarity.
Apr 30
26 min

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What happens when your parents get sick in the US?
Most NRIs never plan for this… until it’s too late.
In this deeply honest conversation, Suresh shares the real cost — emotional, financial, and practical — of taking care of an aging parent in America as well as elderly care reality.
👉 The reality?
This is the side of NRI life nobody talks about.
Elder care in the US can wipe out your savings
Government support comes with strict limitations
Your assets (even your home) can be impacted
Many NRIs feel trapped between responsibilities
#backtoindia backtoindia #nri #returntoindia #homecoming #FIRE #retireearly #reversemigration #backtoroots #nrishaala #nrilife #desireturn #medicare #eldercare #retirement
Apr 23
15 min

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Thinking of moving back to India after living abroad? In this video, we talked to Siva who spent 16 years in Singapore, built a life overseas — and still made the decision to move back to India. But this is NOT a typical “move back success story.”
👉 What happens when:
You’re the only earning member with 2 kids abroad?
You feel disconnected from family back in India?
This conversation dives deep into the real, unfiltered experience of NRI life and what it takes to plan a move back the right way.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✔️ Why high salaries abroad don’t always mean high savings
✔️ The true cost of living in Singapore (post-COVID reality)
✔️ How he planned a 1-year transition strategy before moving back
✔️ Why he sent his family to India first (risk mitigation strategy)
✔️ The logic behind choosing a Tier-2 city (Visakhapatnam)
✔️ Career challenges after returning — and why finding a job isn’t easy
✔️ Kids’ schooling transition (IGCSE vs India reality)
✔️ Emotional factors: family, parents, and long-term priorities
💡 One powerful takeaway: Most people aren’t struggling with “where to live”… They’re struggling with what they really want out of life.
Apr 17
32 min

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After spending nearly a decade in Japan and time in Singapore and the US, Nikilh had what most people dream of — a stable career, global exposure, and a comfortable life abroad. But something still didn’t feel right. In this candid conversation, he shares why he chose to leave it all behind and move back to India — not because of problems abroad, but because of a deeper realization about belonging, long-term life decisions, and building something meaningful. We go beyond the usual “pros and cons” and dive into: What life in Japan is really like for Indians Why comfort abroad isn’t always enough The mindset shift required to move back to India Financial decisions before returning (investments, pension, planning) Career transition and starting a startup in India Marriage, family, and long-term life planning The emotional side of returning that no one talks about If you’re an NRI or someone living abroad and thinking about your long-term future — this conversation will make you pause and reflect. #backtoindia backtoindia #nri #returntoindia #homecoming #FIRE #retireearly #reversemigration #backtoroots #nrishaala #nrilife #desireturn
Apr 9
29 min

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After 11 years in the US, a great career, strong finances, and a comfortable life… they still chose to move back to India. Why? In this episode, we sit down with a family who made this big decision — not out of frustration, but out of clarity.
👉 If you’re an NRI stuck between staying abroad or moving back to India, this conversation will hit home. We go beyond the usual pros/cons and dive into:
The real reasons people consider moving back (it’s not what you think) The “stuck in dilemma” trap most NRIs face A simple 3-step decision framework to gain clarity
How they planned their move over 1.5–2 years
The importance of self-awareness before financial planning
Their cost of living in Ahmedabad (₹1–1.5L/month breakdown)
Why having a job before moving made all the difference
The role of kids, parents, and community in the final decision Whether to sell or keep US assets (401k, house, etc.)
And the biggest advice: There is no right or wrong decision — only clarity
💡 One powerful takeaway: Most people aren’t struggling with “where to live”… They’re struggling with what they really want out of life.
Apr 2
58 min

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Thinking about moving back to India after living in the US?
In this video, we speak with Swapnil who spent 9+ years in the US (Amazon, MBA at Cornell) and recently moved back to India with family.
From H1B visa challenges to career transitions, salary changes, and real life in Bangalore, this is one of the most honest conversations you’ll watch.
If you’re an NRI wondering: Should I move back to India? Is it worth leaving the US after years of settling? What happens to career, salary, and lifestyle? 👉 This video will give you a real, unfiltered perspective.
Mar 26
30 min

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After spending 8 years in the United States, Harish shares the honest realization that made him move back to India — he couldn’t see himself retiring in the US.
In this episode, we talk about:
Life in the US vs India 🇺🇸🇮🇳
Why many Indians never truly feel “at home” abroad
The importance of long-term thinking (retirement, family, lifestyle)
How to plan your move back to India 1–2 years in advance
Career realities after moving back
Cost of living in Bangalore for a family
Key financial lessons (401k, RNOR status, investments)
If you're an NRI, H1B/L1 visa holder, or someone thinking about moving back to India from the US, this conversation will help you make a more informed decision
Mar 19
37 min

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Moving back to India after living abroad is rarely a simple decision. In this conversation, we explore a unique journey of Deepa who moved to India from the US, struggled with the transition, returned to the US, and is now planning to move back again in the future. What changed? Experience.
In this episode, she shares her honest perspective on why the first move back to India was difficult, how work culture and lifestyle adjustments played a role, and why she now believes moving back later in life could actually be the right decision. One of the most interesting insights in this conversation is the different perspectives men and women often have when it comes to moving back to India.
Many discussions online focus on why one spouse wants to move while the other is hesitant — and this episode explores the deeper reasons behind that dynamic. We also talk about practical lessons from her experience — including career planning, financial decisions, raising kids abroad, and why some NRIs plan their return to India after their children go to college. If you are living in the US, Canada, UK, Australia or anywhere abroad and thinking about returning to India, this conversation offers real insights from someone who has experienced both sides.
Mar 12
31 min
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