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Desi Return Diaries

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6 days ago

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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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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Desi Return Diaries

Why She Chose India Over the West — TWICE | Global Citizen to Desi Mom

Join our active whatsapp community at https://pensight.com/x/desireturn/innercircle 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.

6 days ago

40 minutes

Desi Return Diaries

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

Join our active whatsapp community at https://pensight.com/x/desireturn/innercircle If you are interested in active senior community in India, please fill out the form and we can provide our recommendations https://forms.gle/W9fBSnBhkJizKYbA6 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.

1 week ago

41 minutes

Desi Return Diaries

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

Join our active whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturn 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

2 weeks ago

22 minutes

Desi Return Diaries

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

Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturn 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.

3 weeks ago

41 minutes

Desi Return Diaries

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

Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our financial planning digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturn If you are interested in active senior community in India, please fill out the form and we can provide our recommendations https://forms.gle/W9fBSnBhkJizKYbA6 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.

1 month ago

26 minutes

Desi Return Diaries

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.

1 month ago

33 minutes

Desi Return Diaries

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?

1 month ago

28 minutes

Desi Return Diaries

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

1 month ago

17 minutes

Desi Return Diaries

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

Join our whatsapp community, book 1:1 consultations, group calls or explore our digital course 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturn 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.

2 months ago

37 minutes

Desi Return Diaries

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

Join our community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturn 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

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute 11 seconds

Desi Return Diaries

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 Join our community, book 1:1 consultations, or explore our digital course 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturn

2 months ago

51 minutes 58 seconds

Desi Return Diaries

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. 📌 Join our community, book 1:1 consultations, or explore our digital course 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturn

2 months ago

29 minutes 35 seconds

Desi Return Diaries

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.

3 months ago

1 hour 1 minute 47 seconds

Desi Return Diaries

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 Documitra helps NRIs with services like: 👉 OCI Cards 👉 Visa & Passport Renewals 👉 PAN Cards 👉 NRE/NRO Bank Accounts 👉 EAD, Green Card & Citizenship support 📌 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. website link: https://documitra.com and get a discount with our code "DESIRETURN05" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/documitra

3 months ago

27 minutes 5 seconds

Desi Return Diaries

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.

3 months ago

29 minutes 15 seconds

Desi Return Diaries

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 months ago

30 minutes 14 seconds

Desi Return Diaries

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.

3 months ago

59 minutes 31 seconds

Desi Return Diaries

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

4 months ago

40 minutes 14 seconds

Desi Return Diaries

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.

4 months ago

37 minutes 34 seconds

Desi Return Diaries

Retire Right: Active Senior Living Options in India for NRIs

Adarsh is a Managing Director at Primus Life,one of India’s leading providers of active senior living communities. With a deep understanding of the evolving needs of NRIs and their parents, he shares valuable insights into modern retirement living options that combine science, comfort, care, technology and community. He talks about how one can select community, regulations and much more. If you are interested to learn more about Primus life or their communities, please fill the form https://tinyurl.com/PrimusDes

4 months ago

42 minutes 56 seconds