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After 20 Years in Japan, They Moved Back to India With Their Son
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After 20 Years in Japan, They Moved Back to India With Their Son

2026-09-11 · 13 min read
Forced to Leave the US After 9/11: Punit Modgill's One-Way Ticket Back to India
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Forced to Leave the US After 9/11: Punit Modgill's One-Way Ticket Back to India

2026-09-04 · 12 min read
Moving Back to India After 25 Years in the US: What It Takes
Podcast · Real Stories

Moving Back to India After 25 Years in the US: What It Takes

2026-08-29 · 12 min read
My Father Said Don't Come Back. He Moved to His Village Anyway.
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My Father Said Don't Come Back. He Moved to His Village Anyway.

2026-08-20 · 12 min read
5 Things to Sort Out Before You Leave the US for India
Podcast · Practical Tips

5 Things to Sort Out Before You Leave the US for India

2026-08-20 · 9 min read
After 23 Years in the US, She Chose a Second Innings in India
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After 23 Years in the US, She Chose a Second Innings in India

2026-08-14 · 13 min read
After 20 Years in the US, He Couldn't Reach His Mother in Time
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After 20 Years in the US, He Couldn't Reach His Mother in Time

2026-08-07 · 14 min read
After 16 Years in the US, Bhanu Chose India for His Son's Racing Dream
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After 16 Years in the US, Bhanu Chose India for His Son's Racing Dream

2026-07-31 · 16 min read
After 30 Years in the US, Ramprasad Found His Next Chapter in India
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After 30 Years in the US, Ramprasad Found His Next Chapter in India

2026-07-24 · 18 min read
They Chose India Instead of Waiting for a Green Card — 13 Years Later, Sumit and Naina Look Back
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They Chose India Instead of Waiting for a Green Card — 13 Years Later, Sumit and Naina Look Back

2026-07-16 · 20 min read
Garima Spent 6 Years at Adidas Amsterdam — Then Returned to Delhi for Family, Chores Relief, and a Life She Could Actually Build
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Garima Spent 6 Years at Adidas Amsterdam — Then Returned to Delhi for Family, Chores Relief, and a Life She Could Actually Build

2026-07-10 · 17 min read
Arjun Built a 6/6 Dual Life in India and the US After a Big Salary Cut from US Partnership Track — Was It Worth It?
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Arjun Built a 6/6 Dual Life in India and the US After a Big Salary Cut from US Partnership Track — Was It Worth It?

2026-07-02 · 18 min read
NRI and Returning to India: File Your Taxes Correctly Before a Notice Arrives
Podcast · Financial Planning

NRI and Returning to India: File Your Taxes Correctly Before a Notice Arrives

2026-06-30 · 22 min read
After 10 Years in the US, Chetan and Deepika Chose Nashik Over Tech
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After 10 Years in the US, Chetan and Deepika Chose Nashik Over Tech

2026-06-26 · 13 min read
Retirement in India Does Not Have to Be Lonely
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Retirement in India Does Not Have to Be Lonely

2026-06-18 · 11 min read
Burned Out in Canada, Happier in India? Stefan's Return Story
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Burned Out in Canada, Happier in India? Stefan's Return Story

2026-05-28 · 17 min read
Raised My US Citizen Kids in India... Here's What Happened | NRI | OCI
Podcast · Real Stories

Raised My US Citizen Kids in India... Here's What Happened | NRI | OCI

2026-05-21 · 19 min read
Moving Back to India After 25 Years in the US: Why She Finally Returned
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Moving Back to India After 25 Years in the US: Why She Finally Returned

2026-05-15 · 18 min read
Moving Back to India from Germany: A 5-Year Career Story and Peace Checklist
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Moving Back to India from Germany: A 5-Year Career Story and Peace Checklist

2026-05-07 · 17 min read
We Never Planned to Move Back to India: Neeta's Story
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We Never Planned to Move Back to India: Neeta's Story

2026-05-04 · 16 min read
OCI New Rules April 2026: What NRIs Must Check Before Flying to India
Podcast · Practical Tips

OCI New Rules April 2026: What NRIs Must Check Before Flying to India

2026-05-03 · 12 min read
Why This Family Left UAE After 12 Years Instead of Waiting Till 60
Podcast · Real Stories

Why This Family Left UAE After 12 Years Instead of Waiting Till 60

2026-05-01 · 19 min read
What Nobody Tells NRIs About Living in the US: Elder Care Can Break the Math
Podcast · Real Stories

What Nobody Tells NRIs About Living in the US: Elder Care Can Break the Math

2026-04-23 · 17 min read
Big Mistake NRIs Make When Leaving the US: The Estate Tax Trap
Podcast · Financial Planning

Big Mistake NRIs Make When Leaving the US: The Estate Tax Trap

2026-04-20 · 16 min read
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