Coping With Homesickness as an NRI

Practical, realistic tips for NRIs staying connected by deshsansaar

It doesn’t usually hit during the big moments. It hits on an ordinary Tuesday, standing in a supermarket aisle abroad, staring at a shelf of something that almost looks like the snack you grew up on but isn’t quite right. Or during a video call where everyone at the family dinner table back home is … Read more

A Guide to Health Insurance for NRI Parents in India

Health Insurance for NRI Parents in India by deshsansaar

Buying health insurance from another country, for parents who live in a different one, is its own particular kind of stressful. You’re comparing plans you can’t fully explain to a call centre agent who assumes you’re calling from Mumbai, trying to work out whether a claim will actually get paid if something happens while you’re … Read more

Why More NRIs Are Choosing Ayurveda Over Western Medicine

Ayurveda vs Allopathy for NRIs: An Honest Comparison by Deshsansaar

It usually starts with something small. A grandmother’s turmeric-milk remedy for a cold, reached for instead of the pharmacy aisle. A stressed-out professional trying Ashwagandha before another prescription. A parent choosing an Ayurvedic paediatrician’s advice over a quick antibiotic course for a mild ear infection. None of these are rejections of modern medicine — they’re … Read more

How to Send Medicines to Family in India: An NRI Guide

A balanced, evidence-aware comparison of Ayurveda and allopathy by Deshsansaar

Your mother mentions, almost in passing, that her blood pressure tablets are running low. You’re 7,000 miles away, it’s 11 p.m. her time, and the nearest pharmacy closes in twenty minutes. This moment happens to almost every NRI eventually, and most people scramble the first time it does. Learning how to send medicines to family … Read more

Ayurveda Basics for Daily Life: A Diaspora Guide

Ayurveda Home Remedies Every NRI Household by deshsansaar

Somewhere between your grandmother’s home remedies and the wellness influencer telling you to drink turmeric water at sunrise, Ayurveda starts to feel confusing. You know it means something in your family’s history. You’re just not sure what to actually do with it, especially when you’re living abroad and half-remembering what your parents told you. This … Read more

Climate Solutions in India: What Is Working Today

Most climate coverage focuses on what’s going wrong — and in India, there’s no shortage of real challenges, from heatwaves to water stress. But somewhere between the doom headlines and the government press releases, there’s a quieter story: a set of climate solutions that are already working, at scale, right now. Not pilot projects. Not … Read more

Complete Guide to Selling Property in India in 2026

A practical guide for NRIs on managing parents' property by deshsansaar

Selling a property in India is a significant financial transaction that requires careful planning, legal compliance, and a thorough understanding of taxation rules. Whether you are selling a residential flat, independent house, commercial property, or a plot of land, knowing the correct process can help you avoid legal disputes and maximize your returns. With changing … Read more