Chirag moved to the US in 2014 for his MS and returned to India in 2024. In this episode, he shares how his time in the US shaped his life, career, and passion for data science. He discusses his educational and career journey in the US, the opportunities in data science both in the US and India, and what led him to move back to India.

Meenal spent 13 years in the UK before taking a sabbatical to try living in India with her kids, while her spouse continues to reside in the UK. In this insightful episode, she shares her journey, including why they considered moving, how they planned the transition, and the challenges of middle school kids adjusting to India.

Key Topics Covered:
🔹 Background & life in the UK
🔹 Why & when they considered moving to India
🔹 Timing & planning the move
🔹 Kids’ adjustment & second language challenges
🔹 Cost of living & financial planning
🔹 Social life in India
🔹 Advice for future aspirants

Mr. Mausam, an education expert with over 15 years of experience, shares valuable insights on choosing the right education board and curriculum in India. This episode explores modern learning techniques, project-based learning, and school evaluation strategies—essential for families returning to India.

As the Co-Founder of Uncover Math Genius and a growth strategist at Propel Curriculum, Mausam is passionate about transformative education. He discusses his journey in alternative education for his children and how his research led to redefining math learning through critical thinking and problem-solving.

Damneet, a Chartered Accountant, moved to Ireland in 2019 for a career opportunity and spent four years there before returning to India. In this episode, he shares his journey, discussing his professional experience in Ireland, work-life balance, and social life. He also delves into the reasons behind his move back to India, the timing of his decision, cost of living comparisons, and career prospects for accountants in both countries. Tune in for valuable insights and advice for those considering a similar move.

Mr. Sankar spent nearly 30 years abroad—27 years in the Middle East and 3 years in Singapore—before returning to India in 2020. Instead of settling in a city, he chose to move to a village, where he has been actively contributing to the local community. Having traveled to 120 countries, his perspective on life, society, and giving back is truly inspiring. In this episode, he shares insights on his journey, the transition to rural life, and the impact one individual can make on society.

Ms. Sujatha spent 42 years in the UK before deciding to move back to India in 2018. Now having lived in India for six years, she shares her journey—from moving to the UK, building a life abroad, and eventually choosing to return. In this episode, she talks about her experiences adjusting to life in India after decades abroad, considerations for retirement homes, and valuable advice for those planning a similar move.

Naveen started his career in IT and then went into sales and worked in different roles at Amazon and Google. Naveen and his wife Himabindu spent 8 years abroad from 2016 to 2024 before returning to India. He lived in Europe and America and returned to India with financial independence. Naveen talks about life in Luxembourg, US and how they planned the move to India as well as how to be prepared for financial independence. 

Shivam moved to the US in 2016 for his MS and worked in supply chain for several years before deciding to return to India in 2021. Having already worked in supply chain for five years in India before moving abroad, he offers a unique perspective on career growth in this field across both countries. In this episode, Shivam discusses job opportunities in supply chain management in the US vs India, career growth prospects, and his journey into entrepreneurship after moving back.

Chintan moved to the US in 2015 for his MS in civil engineering and spent five years before returning to India in 2020. Now based in Ahmedabad, he has transitioned from working in the US to starting his own company in India. In this episode, he shares insights on life in the US, opportunities for non-IT professionals, and how he planned his move back. He also discusses career prospects for civil engineers in India and offers advice for those considering a similar transition.

Pavithra has spent 15 years in Europe and is preparing to move back to India in the next two years. In this episode, she shares her journey from London to the Netherlands, discussing key aspects of life abroad, including Dutch healthcare challenges, the support system, and schooling options for gifted and special needs children in India vs. the Netherlands. She also touches on her professional background in human rights, international development, and marketing/aeronautical engineering (data science), offering insights into critical topics like healthcare, racism, and education systems.