Category Archives: return to Indore

Selecting Direct-to-Home (DTH) service provider among Airtel DTH, Tata Sky DTH and Dish DTH in India

Posted on May 31, 2011 by sudershan

Among all other problems I faced in India, selecting DTH provider in India is also a tremendous headache. My requirements were straightforward; I needed HD set-top box with DVR functionalities and wanted to subscribe all the available channels including HD … Continue reading →

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Final Step: Customs Duty for Transfer of Residence to India and more …

Posted on April 15, 2011 by sudershan

The problem (or “fun”) starts when your container reaches India. Your shipper will notify you when your shipment has arrived at the port. Usually clearing customs will take place after a couple of days. While you do not need to … Continue reading →

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Step Three: How to Select a Shipping Company for Moving back to India

Posted on April 1, 2011 by sudershan

Many of us start by looking at forums like http://www.r2iclubforums.com/ for a shipping company. I have had a few friends who moved back to India from the U.S., and I asked them what their experiences were and what shipping companies … Continue reading →

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Step Two: Is a Shipping Container Worth It for Moving back to India?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by sudershan

It will cost around $5,000-$7,000 for a shipping container from the U.S. to India. This includes loading, unloading, insurance and around $1,000 for customs duty. What I concluded is that unless you can make up that cost in saving, it … Continue reading →

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Step One in the Process of Returning to India

Posted on March 17, 2011 by sudershan

PLAN, PLAN, PLAN!!!!!!!!!!! The first step I found to be useful was to make a list of reasons why I wanted to go back. For me this list included items that I did not have in US and I could … Continue reading →

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First Post: Are You Thinking of Returning to India?

Posted on March 11, 2011 by sudershan

I first started talking about going back to India to my friends and family many years ago. I had never entertained the thought of settling in the U.S. since I came here, but I also found that the more time … Continue reading →

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