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 practi...
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Episodes
Is Europe Really Worth It? 6 Years in Amsterdam Changed My Mind | Return to India 09.07.2026 40:38
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Why I Live 6 Months in India and 6 Months in the USA After Leaving a Big 5 Career 02.07.2026 43:10
Need Indian tax filing help as an NRI or returnee? https://desireturn.com/services/india-tax-filing?utm_source=youtube Join our private whatsapp group https://desireturn.com/services/inner-circle 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com Can you really build a life in both India 🇮🇳 and the United States 🇺🇸? In this episode of Desi Return, I s...
After 10 Years in US, We Moved Back to India and Never Went Back to Tech | NRI 25.06.2026 31:50
Need Indian tax filing help as an NRI or returnee? https://desireturn.com/services/india-tax-filing?utm_source=youtube Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com From Silicon Valley to Nashik: Why We Left the US After 10 Years | H1B to Entr...
Retirement Doesn't Have To Be Lonely. Here's Why. 18.06.2026 17:24
👉Looking for Senior living options in India. Fill this form for recommendations https://desireturn.com/services/senior-living 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com Retirement doesn't have to mean slowing down. In this episode of Desi Return, we speak with Mr. Amar who spent 35+ years in Delhi before making a life-changing decision: movi...
After 20 Years in Germany... He Still Can't Decide Between India and Germany 11.06.2026 24:45
After spending nearly 20 years in Germany, Neeraj reflects on a question many NRIs eventually face: 👉 Was moving abroad worth it? 👉 What does success mean after 20 years? 👉 And if he could start all over again, what would he do differently? In this candid conversation, Neeraj shares his journey from a small town in India to building a life in Germany. We discuss the realities of living abroad,...
We Never Planned to Move Back to India... Until This Happened | NRI | 10 Years Abroad | Australia 04.06.2026 21:50
Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com After spending 10 years in Germany, Australia, and the United States, Neeta never imagined that she would eventually return to India. With a successful academic career, a PhD from the University of M...
Burned Out in Canada, Happier in India? Moved to India After 20+ Years 28.05.2026 23:47
Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with cross border taxes, RNOR, shipments, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com After 14 years in corporate Canada, Stefan made a decision that many people dream about — but very few actually take. Despite a successful career, good income, and a comfortable life abr...
Raised My US Citizen Kids in India ... Here's What Happened? | NRI | OCI 21.05.2026 15:02
Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com After spending years in the US, moving back to India in 2004, raising US citizen kids in India, and then returning to America again after 21 years — Amit shares an honest and balanced perspective on...
After 25 Years in US ... Why This NRI Left Everything and Moved Back to India 14.05.2026 24:47
Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com After spending 25 years abroad across the UK and the US, she never imagined moving back to India. Life was good. She built multiple careers, ran businesses, raised her son in America, and enjoyed the...
I Left Germany After 5 Years... Here's Why I Moved Back to India 07.05.2026 33:14
Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com Thinking of moving back to India from Germany or Europe? In this episode of Desi Return, Akhil shares his honest experience of living in Germany for nearly 5 years, building a successful engineering and...
We Didn't Wait Till 60 to Move Back to India After 12 Years in UAE | NRI Reality 30.04.2026 26:43
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My Mom's Care in the US Cost Me $500K... Nobody Talks About This | NRI 23.04.2026 15:02
👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments, remittance & more: https://services.desireturn.com Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt What happens when your parents get sick in the US? Most NRIs never plan for this… until it’s too late. In this deeply honest conversation, Suresh shares the real cost — emotional, financi...
16 Years in Singapore… Why I Still Moved Back to Tier-2 City In India 17.04.2026 32:43
Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com Thinking of moving back to India after living abroad? In this video, we talked to Siva who spent 16 years in Singapore, built a life overseas — and still made the decision to move back to India. But...
At 30, I Made a Decision Most People Avoid | After 10 Year in Japan 09.04.2026 29:04
Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com After spending nearly a decade in Japan and time in Singapore and the US, Nikilh had what most people dream of — a stable career, global exposure, and a comfortable life abroad. But something still...
We Waited 11 Years in US For This Number Before Moving to India | NRI 02.04.2026 58:26
Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com After 11 years in the US, a great career, strong finances, and a comfortable life… they still chose to move back to India. Why? In this episode, we sit down with a family who made this big decision —...
Left Amazon US After 9 Years, Now Back in India | Here is the Reality 26.03.2026 30:52
Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com Thinking about moving back to India after living in the US? In this video, we speak with Swapnil who spent 9+ years in the US (Amazon, MBA at Cornell) and recently moved back to India with family. Fr...
After 8 Years in the US.... I Realized I Could Never Retire There | Return to India 19.03.2026 37:08
Planning your return to India? Don’t guess — plan it right 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Need help with shipments, taxes, RNOR, investments & more: https://services.desireturn.com After spending 8 years in the United States, Harish shares the honest realization that made him move back to India — he couldn’t see himself retiring in the US. In this episode, we talk about: Life i...
We Moved Back to India… Then Returned to the US (Here’s Why) 12.03.2026 31:33
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He Saved 40% of His Salary… Then Left the US for a Small Town in India 05.03.2026 55:46
Planning your return to India? Personalize your free plan with action items, here 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt 👉 Desi Return Financial Planning Roadmap & Course (avoid missing critical steps during your move) https://pensight.com/x/desireturn/course-nri-to-resident-essential-financial-transition-blueprint 👉 Join the Desi Return Community Connect with families who already moved...
Why We Left Google Jobs in US and Moved Back to India for Good? 26.02.2026 44:17
Planning your return to India? Personalize your free plan here 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt Considering moving back to India? Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturn Thinking about moving back to India from the US? In this episode of Desi Return, Himmanshu and Purva s...
We Tested India Before Moving Back | 17 Years in US 19.02.2026 43:55
Planning your return to India? Personalize your free plan here 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt Considering moving back to India? Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturn After 17+ years in the US, Selva and his family made one of the hardest decisions of their lives — mov...
OCI to Aadhaar to PAN: Legal Requirements After Returning to India 12.02.2026 26:19
Planning your return to India? Personalize your free plan here 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt Considering moving back to India? Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturn If you’re planning to move back to India (or have already moved), understanding the legal and complian...
We Moved Back to India Twice — Here’s Why It Took Two Attempts 29.01.2026 44:17
What really happens when families move back to India — and then do it again? In this episode, we talked with Nidhi of moving between the US and India twice, the insights made along the way, and the lessons learned about timing, kids’ education, healthcare, careers, and emotional readiness. From testing the move with a child before committing, to navigating school transitions and rebuilding careers...
The Real Reason Kids Struggle When You Move Countries 22.01.2026 33:09
Moving countries is not just a logistical change — it’s a deep emotional and psychological transition for children. In this episode, we have an honest, practical conversation about how kids experience international relocation and what parents can do to make the transition easier when moving abroad or back to India. Our guest, Gayatri, is a parent coach and educator who has personally relocated fro...
H1B Stopped Me From Going Home When My Family Needed Me 15.01.2026 33:21
Planning your return to India? Personalize your free plan here 👉 https://access.desireturn.com/planner-yt Considering moving back to India? Join our whatsapp community, schedule a personalized 1:1 consultation, group sessions or access our digital course here 👉 https://pensight.com/x/desireturn What happens when your H1B visa decides where you can — and can’t — be when family needs you most? In...
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