Category: How To
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Rising Hate Crimes Against Indians Abroad: What’s Really Happening
Hey, Mani here. Over the last year, the question that keeps landing in my inbox has changed. It used to be about taxes, schools,…
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How to Keep Your US Phone Number Working in India (Using Google Voice or Tello)
When I was packing up to move back in 2017, one small worry kept nagging me. My US phone number. That number was tied…
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How NRIs Can Get Aadhar in 2025: A Complete Guide
Hey folks! Mani here. Remember my first week back in India in 2017? I was jetlagged, confused, and standing in an Aadhaar enrollment center…
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Customs Duty at Indian Airports – NRI Guide (2026)
“Mani, I’m flying into Mumbai next week with a new iPhone, some gold earrings for my mother, and two bottles of whiskey. Am I…
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How to Cancel US Green Card When Moving Back to India: Complete Guide
“I’ve had my green card for 6 years. We’ve decided to move back to India. Do I just… give it back?” A member posted…
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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…
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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.…
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Traveling to India as an American Citizen: Visa Process and Requirements
My younger son was born in California. He’s a US citizen. So every time we plan a trip – or when friends in our…
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Can NRIs Start a Company in India – Full Process
A thousand miles away from the homeland, as you traverse through the hustle and bustle of foreign lands, there’s a piece of you that…
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How to Make the Decision to Return to India
Hello, my dear NRI comrades! If you’re reading this, I’m assuming you’re pondering, debating, and probably losing sleep over that one massive question: “Should…