Our Return to India: an eBook
Non Resident Indians (NRIs) tell about their return home

NRI: Our Return to India ISBN 978-81-904055-9-1 Released JULY 2008 142 pages, US$16.99

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Experiences of professionals, wives, mothers and sons, who have returned to India, give a realistic picture about living in India. Personal stories are supplemented with information resources to make this a must buy for anyone planning to relocate.

'To move or not to move' is a question that plagues almost every NRI today.

This collaborative ebook by select Chillibreeze writers has first person accounts from NRIs who have returned to India in the recent past . The authors talk about their move and how they settled down in Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata and Kerala. These experiences will bring you closer to reality as the book tackles issues such as what to expect on your return, which cities are the best for returning NRIs, where you can find job opportunities, what has changed in India, what you will miss (and what you won't) and so on.

The ebook contains valuable tips and insights for those considering relocating to India.

The personal stories are supplemented with tips and answers to questions such as how to go about finding a house, how to find information about schools, doctors, and banks, where to shop, where to eat, what not to do, and so on. The authors even offer tips on how to find and retain the perfect household help!

As you might be aware of, the 'Return to India' picture is not always as rosy as it is made out to be. There are those who returned to India but could not stay here for various reasons. Read to understand their perspectives on what compelled them to return to their adopted countries. This might help you evaluate if the decision of moving to India makes sense for your family.

Even though this ebook is about returning to India, Expats moving to India will also find it useful.

Living in India is a whole new experience. And we all know that. To a certain extent, NRIs who return to India are prepared for the change because they are familiar with the culture and the customs. For expats who have not lived in India before, this book could be a treasure trove of information about the country and its idiosyncracies.

The stories included in the ebook are:

The return of the NRI - Story of a preschool owner and educator, who returned to Mumbai after earning a few graduate degrees and rich work experience from the US.

Coming Back Home - Story of a techie couple who returned from the US and settled in Bangalore to explore career opportunities.

My Passage to India - Story of a son of missionary parents who grew up in New Jersey and returned to Kerala to take care of his ageing parents.

My Return to India Experience - Experiences of a single mother who returned from London with her young son to start a new life in Kolkata.

She Will Always Come Back - A real–life account of the experiences of a returning NRI teenager and later, a young mother

Returning to India - Perceptions and reality - Story of an IT and Management Consultant who returned to India but eventually decided to go back to the US.

The Return of the Non-Returnable Indian: The reality about returning to India - The story of an NRI who frequently visits India.

Each story is accompanied by various anecdotes and tips for those considering the move to India.

"Insightful and funny, while bringing out the idiosyncrasies of this fascinating country" says one of the reviewers about this ebook.

Contact us to share your experiences; we might consider featuring your story in our second edition.