Desi Return Diaries

Non IT-Professional's Career and Family Dynamics Living in India for 6 years after 14 years in US

Radhika and Venkat spent close to 14 years in the US, they moved back to India in 2018. They have been living in India for the last 6 years. They talk about their background, reasons to move to the US, life in the USA, why the intent to be back to India always there. They give details on how they planned their career, finance, etc., move for 3 years, which place to move in India. They talk about life in India for the last 6 years, adjustment and lot of valuable insights for future aspirants.

Growing up in Canada for 15 years, Moved Back to India for Better Business Opportunities

Laksh went  to Canada when he was 13, did his studies in Canada before deciding to move back to India after 15 years. He moved back early this year. He talks about his background, why he went to Canada at age 13. Laksh talks about education in Canada, life after education and why move back to India. He talks about life in India, opportunities and cost of living in India as well as some of the challenges in Canada.

Back to India after 9 years in Netherlands : Career, Finance Planning Insights for the move

Ankita and Anshuman went to the Netherlands in 2015 and after staying for 9 years, they decided to move back to India. They talk about their background, reasons to move to the Netherlands. They talk about life in the Netherlands, why it took them 9 years to be back in India even though they planned it for a short duration. They  talk about the planning of the move, work life between different countries, finance/investment planning, cost of living, etc.,. One of the interesting conversations that you don't want to miss.

Scientific Insights into Reconnecting with Family After Returning to India

Dr. Kalia went to the US when he was 19 and has been living in the US for 40 years.  He talks about this background, education and how his professional interests grew. As a neuroscientist , he provides his research and insights of family dynamics. Especially NRI’s who have been living abroad for a long time how they can reconnect with family back in India.  Human dynamics, hierarchy, external factors impact as well as some practical tips to make the transition smooth. 

Non- IT professionals 7 Year Plan to be Back in India After18 years in US

Karthik went to the US for his MS and spent close to 18 years before moving to India. Sushma went to the US after her marriage, finished her MS and spent close to 10 years. They have been living in Hyderabad for close to 1 year. They share about their background, professional careers and the reasons to move to India. A thought that occurred in 2016 was implemented in 2023. They talk about life in India, kids' adjustment and advice for future aspirants.

Story of an IT Family Back to India Journey after 14 years in US

Suyog worked in India for 2 years before deciding to move to the US for his MS. After spending close to 14 years in the US, he made the big decision to return to India with his family. He has been living with his family in India for about a year. Suyog dives into his background, life in the US, reasons to move back and planning the move. We also talked about kids' school selection, career planning and pros and cons of living in India.

US Work Expertise: My Key to Thriving in Indian Business

Aniruddha went to the US for masters. After spending close to 10 years, he decided to move to India.He has been living in India for a year. With the move he left the corporate world and decided to be an entrepreneur. He talks about his life in the US, reasons to move back, how he planned the move from a career and financial perspective. He talks about running a startup in India, life in India as well as advice for future aspirants.

Expert Doctor Shares Why He Chose India Over Medicine Abroad

Dr. Kiran Peddi moved to the UK after completing his MBBS for further studies. After studying/working for close to 10 years in the UK and 1 year in Australia, he decided to move back to India. He has been living in India for close to 14 years. He talks about why he chose to move to the UK, post graduation studies in the UK for a doctor, reasons and planning the move to India, work culture for doctors in UK and India. He also talks about Health care system in UK and in India as well as kids curriculum and adjustments and life in India

How This NRI Managed Kids, Assets, and Immigration After Losing Her Spouse in US

Sahithi and her family went to the US in 2016 after working in India for a few years. Life took an unexpected turn when an unfortunate incident changed everything, leading Sahithi to make the brave decision to return to India in 2024. In this episode, Sahithi talks about how she navigated life in the US after the incident, talks through details on how to handle finances, raising kids as a single parent etc. and what made her decide to move back to India.

The Shocking Healthcare Issue That Made HER Leave the US | Young Family's Tragedy - Part1

Sahithi and her family went to the US in 2016 after working in India for a few years.  Life took an unexpected turn when an unfortunate incident changed everything, leading Sahithi to make the brave decision to return to India in 2024. She talks about her family background, reasons to move to the US, life in the US,  experiences with healthcare for newborn and details of the unfortunate incident that changed her life and how the family went through this. 
 
In the next part, Sahithi talks about how she navigated life in the US after the incident, talks through details on how to handle finances, raising kids as a single parent etc. and what made her decide to move back to India.