Desi Return Diaries

Why We LEFT India After Living For 12 Years | Back to US


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After 6 years in the US, Shipra and her family moved back to India — then again to Europe and back to the US. Hear their story on kids’ education, career shifts & life lessons across 3 continents.

Shipra opens up about their life across three continents, the big decisions that shaped their journey, and the lessons they learned along the way. She shares:

How one movie and one advice changed everything for them

Why they decided to return to India

Their kids’ transition from ICSE to IGCSE, homeschooling, IB and college

How their careers evolved from corporate roles to entrepreneurship

The emotional and practical challenges of moving back and forth Tips on choosing schools, planning finances, and managing taxes when relocating If you’re planning to move back to India or thinking about raising kids across cultures — this episode is packed with real insights and relatable experiences.

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