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NRIs Shares Their Evacuation Experience to India (Vande Bharat Mission)
During phase two of the Vande Bharat mission, about 30,000 Indians will be returning to India. 14,800 Indians have already brought o India during the first phase. An NRI has shared her experience being evacuated from UK to India on an Air India flight. Here’s the TLDR summary. May 7: Added to the HCI waitlist…
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Can NRIs start booking flights to India during the COVID crisis?
“These are unusual times” have become a cliche now but, nevertheless it is real. Currently, one of the biggest concerns with NRIs is that they are unable to travel back to India, even if it is for good or temporarily. In our groups, we’re seeing more and more people asking about when flights to India…
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When can NRIs return to India after the lockdown?
So, many NRIs are stuck abroad and are trying to return to India after the lockdown. India Govt. is providing assistance to those who want to travel back to India. Here are the details we know. According to the Press Information Bureau of India, [su_button url=”https://indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_indian_nationals” style=”flat” background=”#207df6″ size=”8″ wide=”yes” center=”yes” radius=”5″ text_shadow=”0px 0px 0px…
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Customs Duty on Gold when Returning to India
If you’re an NRI returning to India and thinking about bringing gold along, understanding customs duty regulations can help you avoid surprises at the airport. India’s customs department has specific rules on how much gold you can bring, the duties involved, and exemptions allowed. Gold is seen as a valuable asset, and bringing it across…
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How to Monitor Credit Score in India Once You Return
You might get rid of your habits fast but for US returnees, it’ll take a while to get rid of the credit score idea. For all our lives in the US, we’ve been working hard to grow our credit score and now a move back to India restarted it from zero. [su_note note_color=”#fefbe4″ radius=”6″]US credit…
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Thinking of Returning to India? Here are 30 Must-Have Apps That’ll Get You Ready!
Getting things done in India needs a crash course, magic, and charm on its own. Especially for folks who return to India after a few years of living abroad, it takes a while to settle in and get adjusted with the “Indian ways”. Here are some apps that you might want to consider installing/using, soon…
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8 Things to Consider Buying As You Return to India
So, if you’re like many in this community, you’re planning how to ship your stuff back to India, which school to place the kids in and on the lookout for your next apartment. There’s one thing we miss amidst all the hassle though. Immediate purchases. I know, it sounds like a trivial, silly thing, but…
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Best Travel Insurance for Parents Visiting USA
Looking for insurance for parents visiting USA? Here are the best options. Parents always want what’s best for their children, especially when it comes to travel. Being NRIs living abroad, now it’s your turn to take care of your parents. No parent wants to think about what could go wrong on a trip, but it’s…
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Best Step Down Transformers for Making US Appliances Work in India
So, one of the questions that get asked in the community is how to bring your TVs to India. The next common question is how to make US appliances like TV, gaming consoles work in India. For those of you wondering what’s there to “make it work”, here’s the thing. The household power supply in…
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10 Best International Schools in Bangalore for NRIs
When I moved back from the US in 2017 with my family, finding the right school for my boys was probably the most stressful part of our transition. My wife and I spent months researching international schools in Bangalore because we wanted our kids to have a smooth educational transition. One of my sons was…