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  • How to Book Flights Back to India

    How to Book Flights Back to India

    If there’s one thing that is being discussed all over the Back to India community, that is “how and where to book flights back to India”. There’s so much of interest in this topic and there are many false information spreading around, so I thought I’ll create a bookmark-able, reference article for anyone trying to…

  • Financial Must-Do’s for NRIs Returning to India

    Financial Must-Do’s for NRIs Returning to India

    I hope everyone is safe. Not just the pandemic but even otherwise, with the economy, things are looking bleak for NRIs stuck in the USA. Layoffs and cost -cutting measures are more frequent and is raising questions on whether to make the return-move now than later. Whether you’re planning to move back to India next…

  • NRIs Shares Their Evacuation Experience to India (Vande Bharat Mission)

    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…

  • Can NRIs start booking flights to India during the COVID crisis?

    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…

  • When can NRIs return to India after the lockdown?

    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…

  • Customs Duty on Gold when Returning to India

    Customs Duty on Gold when Returning to India

    A member from our BacktoIndia WhatsApp group recently shared what happened to her at Mumbai airport. She was wearing her everyday gold chain and bangles. Nothing fancy. Stuff she’d been wearing for years. A customs officer stopped her. Asked for purchase receipts. Calculated the value at current market rates. And then asked her to pay…

  • How to Monitor Credit Score in India Once You Return

    How to Monitor Credit Score in India Once You Return

    A member in our WhatsApp group shared something that caught everyone off guard. He returned from Seattle after 12 years. Good savings. Landed a senior role in Bangalore. Decided to buy an apartment. Walked into the bank confident. Got rejected for the home loan. The reason? He had zero credit history in India. His 800+…

  • Thinking of Returning to India? Here are 30 Must-Have Apps That’ll Get You Ready!

    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…

  • 8 Things to Consider Buying As You Return to India

    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…

  • Best Travel Insurance for Parents Visiting USA

    Best Travel Insurance for Parents Visiting USA

    Last year, a member in our WhatsApp group shared something that gave me chills. His father had a cardiac episode during a visit to Texas. Three days in the hospital. The bill? $87,000. He didn’t have travel insurance. I’ve heard variations of this story too many times. And it’s why I keep writing about this…