Desi Return
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Welcome to the Desi Return! Our mission is to provide support and guidance for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who are considering or planning to return to India. On this show, we share inspiring journeys of families who are planning or already returned to India as well as informative content about frequently asked questions related to finance, culture, job opportunities, etc.,. Our goal is to help you make an informed decision about your move to India and to ensure a smooth transition back to your home country. Subscribe to our show to stay updated on the latest content.
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Episode 163: Can US Raised Kids Adjust to Life in an Indian Village? NRI | Back to India
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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Episode 162: After 23 Years in US, She Left a Successful Life in US. Was Moving Back to India Worth it?
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Episode 161: The Hardest Decision I've Ever Had to Make Abroad | NRI | 20 Years
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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Episode 160: After 16 Years in US, Hew Walked Away From the American Dream for This One Reason| Back to India | NRI
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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Episode 159: Moved Back to India After 30 Years in US; What I Actually FOUND After Living for 11 Years in India
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Episode 158: We Chose India Instead of Waiting for Our Green Card | 13 Years in India
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Episode 157: Is Europe Really Worth It? 6 Years in Amsterdam Changed My Mind | Return to India
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Episode 156: Why I Live 6 Months in India and 6 Months in the US After Leaving a Big 5 Career
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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Episode 155: After 10 Years in US, We Moved Back to India and Never Went Back to Tech | NRI
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Episode 154: Retirement Does't Have to Be Lonely. Here's Why.
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Episode 153: After 20 Years in Germany... He Still Can't Decide Between India and Germany
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Episode 152: We Never Planned to Move Back to India... Until This Happened | NRI | 10 Years Abroad
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Episode 151: Burned Out in Canada, Happier in India? Moved to India After 20+ Years
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May 28, 2026 |
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Episode 150: Raised My US Citizen Kids in India ... Here's What Happened? | NRI | OCI
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May 21, 2026 |
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Episode 149: After 25 Years in US…Why This NRI Left Everything and Moved Back to India
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May 14, 2026 |
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Episode 148: I Left Germany After 5 Years ... Here's Why I Moved Back to India | NRI
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May 07, 2026 |
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Episode 147: We Didnt Wait Till 60 to Move Back to India After 12 Years in UAE | NRI
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Episode 146: My Mom's Care in the US Cost Me $500k... Nobody Talks About This | NRI
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Episode 145: 16 Years in Singapore.. Why I Still Moved Back to Tier-2 City in India | NRI
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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Episode 144: I Lived 10 Years in Japan... But Still Came Back to India (Here's Why)
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Episode 143: We Waited 11 Years in US For This Number Before Moving to India | NRI
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Episode 142: 10 Years in America, Now We're Back in Bangalore | The Reality Check | Back Home
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Episode 141: After 8 Years in the US.... I Realized I Could Never Retire There | Return to India
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Episode 140: We Moved Back to India… Then Returned to the US (Here’s Why)
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Episode 139: He Saved 40% of His Salary… Then Left the US for a Small Town in India
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Episode 138: Why We Left Google Jobs in US and Moved Back to India for Good?
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Episode 137: We Tested India Before Moving Back | 17 Years in US
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Episode 136: OCI to Aadhaar to PAN: Legal Requirements After Returning to India
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Episode 135: We Moved Back to India Twice — Here’s Why It Took Two Attempts
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Episode 134: The Real Reason Kids Struggle When You Move Countries (Back to India)
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Episode 133: H1B Stopped Me From Going Home When My Family Needed Me
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Episode 132 : Moving Back to India: Where Do NRIs Even Start?
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Episode 131: Why We Moved Back to INDIA After 10 Years of H1B Uncertainty in US
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Episode 130: Moved Back to India After 16 Years in Canada — Do We Regret It?
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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Epiosode 129: I Spent 10 Years in India, Then Made the Hardest Decision
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Episode 128: NRI? You CAN Get US Social Security in India — Here’s Real Proof!
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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EPISODE 127: I Couldn’t Raise Two Kids Alone in the US… So I Moved Back to India
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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EPISODE 126: How We Planned Our Move from Canada to India: Money, Exit Tax, Lifestyle, Regrets?
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Episode 125: We Never Planned to Leave the UK... Until This Happened to Our Son | Our Return to India Story
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Episode 124: Ditched My High Paying US Job and Returned to India to Start a Business in India
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Episode 123: Why We LEFT India After Living For 12 Years | Back to US
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Episode 122: Why She Chose India Over the West — TWICE | Global Citizen to Desi Mom
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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EPISODE 121: After 40 Years in the US, I Moved to India for Fulfillment | Here's What Happened
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Episode 120: Returning to India from Canada After 13 Years: From Big NO to Best Decision!
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Episode 119: Why We Moved Back to INDIA After 15 Years of H1B Uncertainty in US
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Episode 118: Why Retiring in India Might Be the Smartest Move After 23 Years in Australia
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Episode 117: Why Move Back To India NOW After 14 Years in US
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Episode 116: Back to India with Financial Independence After 17 Years Abroad
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Episdoe 115: What REALLY Happens When You Move Back to India from Denmark as a Kid
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Episode 114: Why TRIAL Run in India for 2.5 Years After 15 Years in Denmark? Kids Education in India vs Abroad
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Episode 113: Do I Regret Moving Back to India? 10 Years in India and Back to US
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Episode 112: Left Canada Before It Got Worse: Santosh’s Story & Advice
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Episode 111: 8 Years in Germany, Trial Run in India – Why We Moved Back
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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EPISODE 110: 30 Year US Ivy League Professor Shares BEST Tips for MS and Job Search Success!
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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EPISODE 109: Are You Aware of the KEY OCI Mistakes NRIs Make? | Back to India
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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EPISODE: 108 What's the BEST Retirement Option After 46 years in US?
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Episode 107: Can You REALLY THRIVE in Joint Family Life in India After 11 Years in the US
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Episode 106: 3 Essential Factors for Returning NRIs to Choose the RIGHT School
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Episode 105: We Left Everything for Fulfilment — But Was It the Right Call? | Back to India | NRI
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Episode 104: Why this NRI Moved Back to India After 8 Years in Canada? Loneliness Kids and non-IT family
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Episode 103: Why HR Professional Returned to India After 10 Years in US
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Episodie 102: Retire Right: Active Senior Living Options in India for NRIs
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Episode 101: Story of an IT Family Living in India Since 2020 After 10 years in US
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Episode 100: Why Sumit Returned to India After 34 Years in US? NRI
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May 31, 2025 |
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Episode 99: Expert Shares RIGHT Way to Invest in Indian Real Estate as an NRI
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May 23, 2025 |
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Episode 98: Story of an IT Family Living in India Since 2018 After 13 Years in US
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May 15, 2025 |
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Episode 97: Back To India After 21 Years in US : IDEAL Scenario for NON-IT Family?
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May 09, 2025 |
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Episode 96: 9 Years in India Taught Me The BIGGEST Advantage of Living Here
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May 01, 2025 |
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Episode 95: Back to India and 20 Years Later: Was it a Right Choice?
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Episode 94: Part 2 Moving Back to India with a Middle Schooler After 10 Years in US
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Episode 94: U.S. Teacher EXPOSES the 5 Worst Things About American School
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Episode 93: Earning Abroad is Overrated – I Left Dubai for India!
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Episode 92: Returning to India to Improve Women’s Healthcare & Education
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Episode 91: From PhD in the US to Building a Dairy Empire in India – Kishore’s Entrepreneurial Journey
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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Episode 90: From Entrepreneurial Success in the US to a New Journey in India
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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Episode 89: Canada PR or Lifestyle – Why Did she Move Back to Canada from India?
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Episode 88: Navigating Life with a Special Needs Child – Expert Talk with Sumathi
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Episode 87: Designing a Flexible Lifestyle & Homeschooling in Non-Metro India
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Episode 86: From UK Academia to Indian Education – Dr. Kondal Reddy Kandadi’s Journey
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Episode 85: Planning Your Move to India _ Trial Run & Insights After 35 Years Abroad
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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Episode 84: How Tejas Achieved Financial Independence by His Early 30s?
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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Episode 83: The Best Retirement Living Options in India
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Episode 82: Planning Her Return to India After Growing Up Abroad
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Episode 81: Why His Return to India Didn’t Work Out
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Episode 80: Why I may NOT Move Back to India (AGAIN) | 10 Years in India after R2I
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Episode 79: Why We ABSOLUTELY Love Retiring in India after 27 years in US?
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Episode 78: Career Opportunities for Data Scientists in India vs US and reasons to move back to India
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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Episode 77: Moving Back to India with a Middle Schooler After 13 Years in UK
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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Episode 76: Which School is BEST for Your Kid in India? IB vs IGCSE Vs CBSE
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Episode 75: Is Moving Back to India Worth It for His CA Career?
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Episode 74: I Spent 30 Years Abroad and Now I'm Retiring in a Village!
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Episode 73: 42 Years in the UK to Retirement in India
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Episode 72: Why Naveen Left a HIGH PAYING Job to return to India? NRI | USA | Europe
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Episode 71: How I rebuilt my SUCCESSFUL Supply chain career after H1B visa issues in US?
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Episode 70: Non-IT Professional's Return to India to be an ENTREPRENEUR
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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Episode 69: Why We're Considering Moving to India: Netherland's Healthcare and Our Gifted Child
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Episode 68: Praveen - NRI Family's Surprising Decision to Leave UK for India After 18 YEARS
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Episode 67: Radhika & Venkat- Non IT Professional's career and family dynamics living in India for 6 years after 14 years in US
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Episode 66: Laksh - Why This Canadian Entrepreneur Moved to India after 15 years
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Episode 65: Ankita & Anshuman - From the Netherlands to India: A 9-Year Journey
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Episode 64: Dr. Kalia - Reconnecting with Family: Insights from a Neuroscientist
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Episode 63: Karthik & Sushma - From the US to Hyderabad: A Family's Journey Back to India
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Episode 62: Suyog - Story of an IT Family Back to India Journey after 14 years in US
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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Episode 61: Aniruddha - From the US Corporate World to Entrepreneurship in India
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Mar 08, 2025 |
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Episode 60 Dr. Kiran Peddi: Doctor's thoughts on life in India from 14 years of living after 11 years in UK
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Episode 52: Achyut Menon - Expert in Repatriation Recruitment and Career Counseling
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Episode 47: Sudarshan's Global Journey: From 4 Countries to Settling in India
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Episode 45: Santosh’s Journey – From India to the US and Back: Hospitality Career Insights
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Episode 33: Moving Back to India – Preeti’s Journey from the US to Udaipur
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Episode 59: Sahithi (Part 2) What Happens When an NRI Loses a Spouse Without a Will in the US?
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Episode 59: Sahithi (Part 1) - The Shocking Healthcare Issue That Made HER Leave the US to INDIA
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Episode 18: Abhishek's Startup Expedition, Family Life in India and Insights into Different School Curriculum
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Episode 58: Amisha - From Canada to India: A Journey of Change, Career, and Family Dynamics
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Episode 9: Shweta's Journey to Early Retirement and Entrepreneurship in a Tier 2 City in India
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Episode 6: From Global Dreams to Indian Ventures: Prasad’s Entrepreneurial Odyssey
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Episode 57: Sreelatha & Vipul - From the US to India During COVID: A Story of Transition and Resilience
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Episode 56: Allhad & Aditi - From the US to the Netherlands and Back to India: A Journey of Career and Life Transitions
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Mar 02, 2025 |
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Episode 55: Aditi - Life in the US, Returning to India, and the Transition Challenges
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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Episode 54: Sheela - A Journey Across Continents: Academics, Family, and Life in India
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Episode 53: Ramakrishnan - A Global Journey to Retirement and Service
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Episode 51: Agnes' Global Journey and Move to India
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Episode 50: Renu's Global Journey and Return to India
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Episode 49: Amit's Journey from Canada to India
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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Episode 48: Richa's Journey from South Africa to India
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Feb 22, 2025 |
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Episode 46: Himanshu’s Emotional Journey – From Singapore and Canada to Rediscovering Life in India
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Episode 44: Shivee’s Journey – Career Planning, Work Culture Differences & Long-Distance Relationships
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Episode 43: Santosh’s Journey – 6 Reasons Why People Are Leaving Canada & Life After Returning to India
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Episode 42: Priyanka’s Journey – From Physiotherapy in India to New Zealand and Back, Career Challenges & Life in India
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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Episode 41: Jamie’s Journey – From India to the US and Back, Following Passion & Embracing Change
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Episode 40: Gautam’s Journey – From the US to India, Career Shifts & Spiritual Insights
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Episode 39: Prasanna’s Journey – Life Across Asia & Europe Before Returning to India
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Episode 38: 12 Years in Germany – Ganesh’s Journey Back to India
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Episode 37: 16 Years in Canada – Abhishek’s Challenges, Health, and Plan to Move Back
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Episode 36: From Ireland to India – Harshit’s Journey, Career Insights & Life Abroad
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Episode 35: Story of young family’s life who lived in India for 3 years after moving from US
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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Episode 34: A Successful Career Mom’s Leap to Asia for Her Special Needs Child
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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Episode 32: Expert Advice on Financial Planning for NRIs Returning to India
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Episode 31: Why Manish Moved Back to India for Good from Canada | Entrepreneurship, E-commerce & Business Building
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Episode 30: Healthcare Professional's Unsuccessful Relocation from Ireland to India | Challenges, Kids’ Adjustment
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Episode 29: Global Citizens Nagesh and Rangan Living in the US for Over 20 Years, with a 7-Year Stint in India (Part 3)
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Episode 29: Global Citizens Nagesh and Rangan Living in the US for Over 20 Years, with a 7-Year Stint in India (Part 2)
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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Episode 29: Global Citizens Nagesh and Rangan Living in the US for Over 20 Years, with a 7-Year Stint in India (Part 1)
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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Episode 28: Young IT Professional’s Reasons to Go Abroad, Spend 3 Years in Ireland, Before Returning to India
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Episode 27: Candid Conversation of Family’s Life Abroad and Reasons to Move Back After 4 Years in the US and 3 Years in Sweden
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Episode 26: Journey of a Working Family, Mom of 2 Kids, and Entrepreneur - From the US to India
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Episode 25: Story of an IT Family Who Went to the US for Onsite, Lived for 12 Years, and Made a Conscious Decision to Return Back
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Episode 24: Ex-Googler, Author, and NRI Counsellor's Candid Conversation about Returning Back to India
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Episode 23: Story of an IT Family Who Lived in the US for 20 Years and Has Been Living in India for 10 Years
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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Episode 22: From India to the UK for MBA and Back to India for Family Business After Working at a VC Firm
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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Episode 21: From Living in the USA for 20 Years to India - A Single Mom’s Journey, Writing & Raising Successful Kids
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Episode 20: Moving from the US & UK to India: Career, Kids’ Schooling, and Cultural Shifts
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Episode 19: 9 Years in Australia to booming Indian Startup - Skippi Ice Pops
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Episode 17: 24 Years Abroad - Transition to India - Strategizing, Adapting & Family Experiences
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Episode 16: Crossing Horizons - Rohit's DesiReturn Plan - Financial Planning, Family, and Career Transition
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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Episode 15: From Globetrotter to Super Mom: Aashi's Journey of Career, Motherhood, and Thriving in India
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Jan 18, 2025 |
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Episode 14: From the USA to India: Banu's Insights on Job Opportunities, Cost of Living
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Episode 13: FIRE in India: Crafting a Financially Independent Future While Living Abroad
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Episode 12: Moving Back to India _ Malvika & Ajay’s Journey to Entrepreneurship and Family Life
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Episode 11: Family First_ Suyash's Journey Home - Bringing Generations Together Through a Thoughtful Move
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Episode 10: Candid Insights on Returning Home For Career Progression and Starting a Business with Shravan & Tejasvi
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Episode 8: Navigating Immigration and Rediscovery in India While Spouse Remains in the US
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Episode 7: A Working Family's Relocation and Startup Journey with Shyam
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Episode 5: How a Young Professional with PhD in Chemistry Built a Career Path After Moving to India with Puspam
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Episode 4: Returning to India to live a Financially Independent, Retire Early (FIRE) lifestyle
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Episode 3: From America to India: Shravan’s Insights on Moving Abroad and Returning Home
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Episode 2: Empowering Change – Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur After Returning to India
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Episode 1: Back to India – A Young Family's Journey from the US | NRI Life
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Jan 06, 2025 |