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Reverse culture shock: Adjusting to life back home
We speak to individuals who returned to India expecting a smooth transition, only to face unexpected challenges. Here’s what they had to say.
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Pallavi Mehra - Sat, 29, Nov 2025
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For decades, the idea of returning home to India represented a comforting certainty for many families who had built their careers in the United States. It was the final full-circle moment: a return to roots, a retirement among loved ones, and the simple promise of home. Yet, for a growing number of returnees, the transition has been anything but smooth. Here we explore the realities of re-acclimation for those who have spent decades living in the West.
The challenges begin where the nostalgia ends. Individuals who spent years navigating the highly predictable systems of America are often caught off guard by the dynamic energy, and the occasional friction and chaos of everyday life in India.
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