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 call India home again. We’ll also feature expert guests who will provide valuable advice and practical tips on various aspects of returning, including finance, career transitions, education, and more. Their expertise will empower you to navigate the complexities and make the most of your journey. So, whether you’re considering a return, planning your move, or already on your way, join us on ”DesiReturn Diaries” as we explore the triumphs, challenges, and transformation of embracing home again.
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Episodes
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Ms. Sujatha spent 42 years in the UK before moving to India in 2018. She has been living in India for 6 years. In this episode we talk about her life in the UK, what made her move to the UK, reasons to move to India in 2018. She also gives insights about life in India after the move, retirement home, advice for future aspirants.
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Pavi has been living in Europe for 15 years and planning to move to India in 2 years.In this episode, we talk about her background, move to London and eventually to Netherlands. We discuss Dutch healthcare issues, support system and schooling for gifted kid in India vs Netherlands as well as school options for gifted/special needs kid.
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Praveen went to the UK in 2006 and after spending 18 years, his family decided to move back to India. Praveen talks about his background, life in the UK as an entrepreneur, reasons to move back to India. He talks about which place is better for raising kids, planning from logistics, kids school selection, financials, timing, place etc., He also dives into opportunities for kids who are into sports, how to convince the spouse and advice for future aspirants.
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
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.
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
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.
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
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.
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
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.
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
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.
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
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.
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
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.