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Desi Return Diaries

Welcome to ”DesiReturn Diaries: Embracing Home Again,” the podcast that shares personal journeys and expert insights on returning to India. I’m here to guide and inspire you as you embark on your own DesiReturn journey. Each episode, we’ll dive into the heartfelt stories of individuals who have chosen to come back to India after living abroad. From the challenges of adjusting to a new culture to the joys of rediscovering their roots, these personal narratives will resonate with anyone longing to

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01:01:11

Do I Regret Moving Back to India? 10 Years in India...

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2025/08/28

Join our community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturn Gayathri moved to the UK/US in 2005 and, after spending 10 years abroad, her family decided to return to India while the kids were still young. In 2025, they moved back to the US once again. In this conversation, Gayathri shares her journey — why they initially went to the US, what motivated them to return to India in 2015, and the reasons behind their move back to

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51:58

Left Canada Before It Got Worse: Santosh’s Story &...

Desi Return Diaries ·

2025/08/21

Santosh went to Canada on a work permit and after staying for 6 years in Canada, his family decided to move back to India. Please check out our first episode of our conversation (https://youtu.be/SSBqgjw1ZhQ) about their reasons to move and life in India as well as 6 reasons why people are leaving Canada. It’s been 2 years since we talked and I want to get updates on life in India and any changes to their decision.Part1 : https://youtu.be/SSBqgjw1ZhQ Join our community, book 1:1 consultations, or

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29:35

8 Years in Germany, Trial Run in India – Why We Moved...

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2025/08/14

From Germany’s Automotive Industry to a New Life in India 🚗🇮🇳 After 8 years working in Germany’s automotive sector, Swapnil and his family have decided to return to India in 2025. In this episode, he shares how their trial run in 2023 helped them make the final decision. We talk about:Background & Life in Germany Why they'r moving back to India The role of trial run in planning the move Career transition for non-IT Family, lifestyle and long-term planning Whether you’re in IT or not, if

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01:01:47

30 Year US Ivy League Professor Shares BEST Tips for...

Desi Return Diaries ·

2025/08/07

In this episode we bring you detailed advice from a University Professor on how to navigate a successful graduate STEM program and mount an effective job search. Prof Kumar describes what his students did to achieve academic excellence and professional success. We also touch upon undergraduate admissions for parents who have Desi-Return-ed and aspire for their children to attend college in the US.Prof Kumar went to the US over 30 years ago and obtained his degrees in Ivy League universities. He

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27:05

Are You Aware of the KEY OCI Mistakes NRIs Make?

Desi Return Diaries ·

2025/07/31

In this video, I chat with Priyanka, founder of Documitra — a one-stop solution for all documentation needs for NRIs. We cover everything you need to know about the OCI application process, including:✅ How to handle Renunciation of Indian Citizenship ✅ Key differences between E-Visa vs OCI ✅ Apostille document requirements ✅ Must-have documents when relocating to India ✅ Common mistakes to avoid during the OCI process Documitra helps NRIs with services like: 👉 OCI Cards 👉 Visa & Passport

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29:15

What's the BEST Retirement Option After 46 years in US?

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2025/07/24

Dr. Singh went to the US for his bachelors. After living in the US for 46 years, he is considering moving back to India for his retirement. In this episode, we talked about his background, life in US, what made him consider spending time in India for retirement. We discussed assisted living in the US vs active senior living in India, why he choose Ashiana project and much more. He talks about being open minded and practical to think about the life as one gets old. Lot of take aways from this

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30:14

Can You REALLY THRIVE in Joint Family Life in India...

Desi Return Diaries ·

2025/07/17

Rahul moved to US for his Masters and after 11 years, he and his family moved back to India early in 2025. Rahul talks about his back ground, why he moved to India. He talks about how his wife was NOT onboarded with the move initially and what compromises they made to make this transition. He talks about growth opportunities in India and life in Tier2 city.

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59:31

3 Essential Factors for Returning NRIs to Choose the...

Desi Return Diaries ·

2025/07/10

Returning NRIs looking to understand different curriculums in India , how to chose a particular school and best one for their kids. Dr. Kondal Reddy — a visionary academic, change maker, and the driving force behind Manchester Global School . With over 15 years in UK higher education, including his role as Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Bolton, Dr. Kandadi has dedicated his life to transforming how students learn, grow, and lead in a globalized world.

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40:14

We Left Everything for Fulfilment — But Was It the...

Desi Return Diaries ·

2025/07/03

Anish and Swati went to the US for MS and lived there for 8.5 years before returning to India in 2022. Please check out our first episode of our conversation (https://youtu.be/xWHXR7U20Uc?si=yLYBy0ElRRXNakcr) about their reasons to move and life in India. It’s been 2 years since we talked and I want to get updates on how things are going in India and a realty check of their assumptions

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37:34

Why this NRI Moved Back to India After 8 Years in...

Desi Return Diaries ·

2025/06/26

Brinell and her family went to Canada in 2016 and returned to India in 2024. Brinell talks about her background and why the family moved to Canada. She talks about life in Canada, the compelling reasons they decided to return to India and the meticulous planning behind the move. She also talks about life in India, interviewing schools and much more.

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42:56

Retire Right: Active Senior Living Options in India...

Desi Return Diaries ·

2025/06/19

Adarsh is a Managing Director at Primus Life,one of India’s leading providers of active senior living communities. With a deep understanding of the evolving needs of NRIs and their parents, he shares valuable insights into modern retirement living options that combine science, comfort, care, technology and community. He talks about how one can select community, regulations and much more.If you are interested to learn more about Primus life or their communities, please fill the form

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25:14

Why HR Professional Returned to India After 10 Years...

Desi Return Diaries ·

2025/06/19

Pratibha went to the US in 2014 and after working there for a decade, the family moved back to India.Pratibha talks about her HR career, initial struggles in US and life after that. Why did the family decide to move back to India, timing the move and planning the move?

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32:19

Story of an IT Family Living in India Since 2020...

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2025/06/06

Karthik went to the US in 2010 and after spending 10 years, they moved back to India in 2020. Karthik talks about his background, life in US, why he didnt apply for GC, life in India after the move and much more. what he would have done differently if he had the opportunity to redo it

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39:58

Why Sumit Returned to India After 34 Years in US?

Desi Return Diaries ·

2025/05/30

Sumit went to the US in 1990 and after spending 34 years, he returned to India in 2024. Sumit talks about his background, what motivated him to move to the US, life in the US. He also talks about why he moved back to India, financial planning and life in India. Finally 3 key things that future aspirants need to consider before moving to India. It's a very honest and candid conversation, Please check it out.

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36:25

Expert Shares RIGHT Way to Invest in Indian Real...

Desi Return Diaries ·

2025/05/23

If you are a NRI and planning to invest in Indian real estate this episode is for you. Sahil from Shray projects talks about why someone should consider investing in Indian real estate, Do's and Don'ts when purchasing hte property. They talk about the framework, how to select the trust partner and wether to purchase house before or after the move.Sahil is COO of the Shray projects. Shray Projects is a leading real estate brokerage in India, backed by over 35 years of legacy and expertise. The firm

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31:24

Story of an IT Family Living in India Since 2018...

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2025/05/15

Ramana went to the US for work and after spending 13 years, they moved back to India in 2018. It’s been 7 years since they moved to India and a lot of insights on their journey. Ramana talks about his trial run before the move, kids adjustment, choosing a different curriculum and what he would have done differently if he had the opportunity to redo it.

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45:17

Back To India After 21 Years in US : IDEAL Scenario...

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2025/05/09

Sankar & Divya spent 21 years in the US before moving to India in 2023. They talk about their background and why they plan to move to India. Insights into when the discussion started and planning the place to live, financial planning etc., They talk about their life in India, kid adjustment and career opportunities for non-IT people. A very jovial and great conversation that can be related to.

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33:13

9 Years in India Taught Me The BIGGEST Advantage of...

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2025/05/01

Elliot born and brought up in the US moved to India 9 years ago. He talks about his background, what brought him to India, life in India, cost of living in India with actual numbers, pros and cons of living in India, Why Goa and much more. A very insightful conversation from non indian diasporaElliot is the founder of Stratystravel.com and can be reached out at linkedin.com/in/elliotrosenberg instagram.com/ehrosenberg

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31:28

The ENTREPRENEUR'S Guide to Creating Social Impact in...

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2025/04/28

Rashmi went to Singapore in 1992 and lived in Singapore and Australia for 12 years. Rashmi and her family moved to India in 2004. Rashmi worked in retail business and started their own business in Australia before moving to India. Rahsmi talks about her background, why move to India, the social impact they are doing with their company, kids' adjustment and college admissions and much more from her experiences living for 20 years after the move.

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30:44

Moving Back to India with a Middle Schooler After 10...

Desi Return Diaries ·

2025/04/17

Divya went to the US in 2013 and after spending 10 years, they moved back to India. Divya worked in the US as a middle school and high school math teacher, who understands the system from inside . Divya talks about her background, reasons to move to the US, Planning the move, Career transition as well as how her middle schooler adjusted.

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