Desi Return Diaries

Do I Regret Moving Back to India? 10 Years in India and Back to US

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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 the US. She opens up about her background, life in the US, experiences of raising kids in India, their adjustment, and her own entrepreneurial journey. Gayathri also emphasizes the importance of having a strong “why” for such life-changing decisions and offers practical insights on making a transition successful. The discussion is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone considering a similar move

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

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

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 you’ve ever thought about moving back to India, this story will give you valuable insights.
 
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30 Year US Ivy League Professor Shares BEST Tips for MS and Job Search Success!

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 was a technical executive with several patents at a Fortune 10 firm for over 20 years before entering academia to pursue his passion for teaching. He teaches grad classes in technology and business development at NJIT (NJ, USA). He is also an investor, board member and strategic advisor to several tech businesses.

Are You Aware of the KEY OCI Mistakes NRIs Make?

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
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📌 Whether you're visiting India or planning to move back to India permanently, this video is packed with practical info to make your transition smoother.
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What's the BEST Retirement Option After 46 years in US?

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 episode, Please check it out.

Can You REALLY THRIVE in Joint Family Life in India After 11 Years in the US | NRI | Back to India

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.

3 Essential Factors for Returning NRIs to Choose the RIGHT School

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.

We Left Everything for Fulfilment — But Was It the Right Call? | Back to India | NRI

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

Why this NRI Moved Back to India After 8 Years in Canada? Loneliness; Kids Upbrining and non -IT Careers

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.