Desi Return Diaries

Why We LEFT India After Living For 12 Years | Back to US

After 6 years in the US, Shipra and her family moved back to India — then again to Europe and back to the US. Hear their story on kids’ education, career shifts & life lessons across 3 continents.
Shipra opens up about their life across three continents, the big decisions that shaped their journey, and the lessons they learned along the way. She shares:
How one movie and one advice changed everything for them
Why they decided to return to India
Their kids’ transition from ICSE to IGCSE, homeschooling, IB and college
How their careers evolved from corporate roles to entrepreneurship
The emotional and practical challenges of moving back and forth Tips on choosing schools, planning finances, and managing taxes when relocating If you’re planning to move back to India or thinking about raising kids across cultures — this episode is packed with real insights and relatable experiences.
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Why She Chose India Over the West — TWICE | Global Citizen to Desi Mom

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In this episode, I talked to Nishka, a true global citizen who left India at the age of 2, studied in five different education systems (French, British, American, IB, and Indian), and eventually chose to move to India for upbringing her children close to family in 2009. She opens up about:
Her childhood across continents
Studying in India after years abroad
Moving again to the US, France, and the UK after marriage
Why she and her husband chose to move back to India in 2009
How her kids adjusted to life and schooling in India
Balancing identity, career, and family after returning
It’s an honest conversation about belonging, parenting, and the emotional decisions behind returning to India after a global life.

After 40 Years in the US, I Moved to India for Fulfillment | Here's What Happened

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Mr. Ravi went to the US for his studies. After living in the US for 40 years, he moved back to India for his retirement. In this candid conversation, we talked about his background, life in US, what made him consider spending time in India for retirement, how he found fulfilment in India. Lot of take aways from this episode, Please check it out.

Returning to India from Canada After 13 Years: From Big NO to Best Decision!

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Amisha and Rutvik spent 13 years abroad before finally moving back to India — and they now call Ahmedabad home. What makes this story special? Rutvik was completely against the idea of moving back. But after 3 years of careful planning, discussions, and evaluation, they made one of the best decisions of their lives.
In this conversation, they share:
✅ What changed their minds about moving to India
✅ How they planned their move over 3 years
✅ Life in Ahmedabad after returning
✅ Pros, cons, and the reality of life back in India
✅ A pragmatic, step-by-step approach to planning your own return
Whether you’re in the US, Canada, UK, or anywhere abroad, this story will give you a realistic and balanced view of what returning to India truly feels like — A truly pragmatic and thoughtful approach to one of life’s biggest decisions

Why We Moved Back to INDIA After 15 Years of H1B Uncertainty in US?

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In this candid conversation, we talk to Anoop and Akshaya who lived in the United States for 15 years before deciding to move back to India. They share what led to the move — from career stagnation and H1B/Green Card uncertainty to discovering better professional growth and family balance in India. We dive deep into their journey — what life was like in the US, how they planned the move, compared healthcare, managed finances, helped their kids adjust, and rebuilt their careers back home. Whether you’re thinking of moving back or just exploring your options, this story gives you an honest look at both sides.

Why Retiring in India Might Be the Smartest Move After 23 Years in Australia

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After spending over 23 years living and working in Australia and New Zealand, Mr. Kumar made the life-changing decision to move back to India. In this video, he shares his personal journey — what life was like abroad, why he chose to return, how he planned his finances, and what life in India has been like for the past 8 years.
👉 Whether you're an NRI thinking about returning home or just curious about life after moving back to India, Kumar’s story offers valuable insights, honest reflections, and practical advice. Please check it out.

Why Move Back To India NOW After 14 Years in US

Bilkish an NRI spent close to 14 years in US before moving back to India with her family. Bilkish talks about her background, life in US and why they didn't move in 2022 and moved now. She also talks about how she onboarded both spouse and kid who were not sure about the move. She talks about the planning , selling the house after the move, kids schooling and how Desi Return community helped her with the move and advice for aspirant NRIs who are planning to move to India. Very insightful conversation.

Back to India with Financial Independence After 17 Years Abroad

Chintan went to the US for his MS and spent close to 17 years before moving to India. He was working in supply chain/ manufacturing industry. He talks about his background, life in US, planning the move and financial independence. He talked about his reasons to move back to India and how his life is after the move. Very insightful and candid conversation.
 
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
2:03 Background
2:52 How was life in US
4:15 Why move out of US?
6:45 Pulling factors to move to India
7:46 Planning the move?
10:56 Your framework to determine corpus number?
13:00 Career opportunities for manufacturing/supply chain in India?
16:41 How is life in India?
19:17 Any surprises living in India?
20:47 Anything you would do differently?
22:07 Anything that we didn’t cover?
23:22 Cost of living in India?
25:03 Immigration status
26:55 Advice for future aspirants?

What REALLY Happens When You Move Back to India from Denmark as a Kid

Meet Vishwa who spent most of his time in Denmark. After completing 5th grade, he returned to India and he is currently studying 8th grade. Also meet Suhanth who moved back to India after completing his 3rd grade and he is currently studying 6th grade. In this candid conversation, kids shares: 👉 Reaction when they knew about moving to India 👉 School, social life and sports in India vs Denmark 👉 Advice for other kids

Why TRIAL Run in India for 2.5 Years After 15 Years in Denmark?

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After spending 15 years in Denmark, Havya and her kids decided to do a trial run of moving back to India. It’s been 2.5 years since their return, and they’re taking things one step at a time. In this candid conversation, Havya shares:
👉 Her background and life in Denmark
👉 Why the family chose a trial run instead of a permanent move
👉 Husband in Denmark while kids and her are living in India
👉 How the kids adjusted after the move
👉 The unexpected challenges they faced in India
👉 What the future may hold for their family If you’re considering moving back to India after years abroad, Havya’s story will give you an honest look at the ups, downs, and realities of such a big decision.