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Is India a Third World Country? Here’s the Truth!
Ever find yourself in a conversation, mostly outside India, where the mention of our beloved nation elicits remarks like, “Oh, it’s a third-world country, right?” And if you’re anything like me, you might be sipping your chai, suppressing the urge to drop some hot history lessons on them. Let’s spill some tea (not the chai,…
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Are Indians Asian? Decoding the Geography & Stereotypes
When I saw this question trend on Google, the first question that came to my mind was “Wait, wasn’t it obvious?”. Turns out a few thousand people Google this every day. So, let’s crack it. Are Indians Asian? Ah, America! Land of the free, home of the brave, and a place where I, an NRI,…
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How to Apply for Driving License After Returning to India
I still remember the panic I felt three days after landing in Bangalore. My cousin handed me his car keys and said, “Take the car, go explore the city.” I looked at my expired Indian license from 2012 and my US driver’s license, and realized I had no idea if I could legally drive. Sound…
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Medical Insurance for NRIs After Returning to India – Complete Guide
Let me tell you about the most stressful phone call I got in our community. A member’s wife had an emergency appendectomy within three weeks of landing in Bangalore. They had cancelled their US health insurance the day they left. They hadn’t bought Indian health insurance yet because they were “still settling in.” The hospital…
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How to Survive as an NRI in USA
From Curry Cravings to Credit Scores. Ah, America – the land of Hollywood, skyscrapers, and more burgers than you can shake a stick at. As a newly minted NRI in the vast expanse of the United States, you might feel a bit like Raj from ‘The Big Bang Theory’: occasionally lost, frequently hungry for mom’s…
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Where to Settle in India – Small Town or a Metro City
Ah, the eternal debate, echoing through the corridors of every NRI’s mind: “Should I make my grand return to the heartbeats of Delhi’s Connaught Place or the serene sunsets of Coonoor?” It’s a daunting choice, equivalent to picking between Bollywood’s larger-than-life song sequences and the soul-stirring Indie cinema. For our beloved NRIs looking to return,…
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Which is the best brokerage firm in India
Picture this: It’s a sultry evening in Mumbai. The distant hum of auto-rickshaws is accompanied by the melodic cries of street vendors hawking their goods. Somewhere amidst this beautiful chaos, there’s a financial hub, bustling with activity, where stocks are bought and sold with an urgency that rivals your aunt’s bargaining skills at the vegetable…
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Best Colleges in India for Medical
For most NRIs, memories of India are drenched in nostalgia – the sweet aroma of freshly made jalebis, the intoxicating beats of dhol during wedding processions, and the chaotic charm of local bazaars. But if there’s one thing India consistently brags about (besides its unbeatable biryani, of course) it’s the caliber of its medical institutions.…
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Best Colleges in India for Engineering
Let’s get real. When we think of India, we’re assaulted by a vivid burst of images: the spicy dance of Bollywood, vibrant festivals where colors fly more than kites, and the unyielding hustle and bustle that rivals a Black Friday sale. But for the discerning NRI, there’s another tantalizing layer to India – the labyrinthine…
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Best Scooters in India – NRI’s Guide to Beating the Traffic
Let me tell you about my first week back in India. I rented a car. An SUV, actually. Because that’s what felt “normal” after a decade in the US. By day three, I was sitting in Bangalore traffic for 45 minutes to cover 8 kilometers. A guy on a scooter who left after me reached…