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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
I almost messed up my kids’ education. True story. When we decided to move back to India in 2017, I was so focused on the logistics. Shipping. Bank accounts. Finding a house. The school thing? I thought it would sort itself out. It did not. My younger son was born in the US. He had…
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10 Best International Schools in Hyderabad for NRIs
With over 6 million inhabitants, Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, is the 4th most populous city in India. This fast-growing city is one of the biggest IT hubs in the country, with an infrastructure that is arguably better than its close neighbour, Bangalore. Over the years, Hyderabad has also become a world-class…
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10 Best Apps to Sell Off Your Stuff in USA
Planning to get rid of some old stuff? Your potential trash can be someone else’s treasure. Here are some of the most convenient sales apps that can help you sell used items at a decent price. eBay Selling through eBay gives you access to the company’s huge customer base, but the marketplace fee can be…
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10 Tips to Survive in India after Moving From USA
After living in the United States for a long period of time, if you are planning to come back to India with your family, there are many factors to think of. Going to USA from India was easy but coming back is not. Some of these include finding a job, kids’ admission to a good…
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What are the Common Syllabuses Available in India for Returning NRI Kids?
Most of today’s parents who were born and grew up in India have studied under CBSE, ICSE or their respective state board. However, in recent years, two new options have been gaining popularity, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Here is a quick guide to help returning NRIs in deciding the best…