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Are there any whisky enthusiasts in the group? I typically stick to Glenfiddich or Macallan, but I'm looking to try something new and would appreciate some recommendations.

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I have 100 k to invest. I am thinking of voo or spy. Where would you invest?

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Mom visiting from India. She fell down today and may have hurt her artificial knee. I did buy Insurance earlier from Insubuy. Any pointers on what details to share abt myself at hospital? I ask this q… more

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Has anyone here used SuVitas Rehabilitation Center in Hyderabad or Bangalore?

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I applied for H1B through a Desi consultancy as I had no other choice. What should I know about Desi consultancies in general? TIA

(without getting into specifics like which field, which company, etc. … more

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Any United Airlines 1k or Global services members here who would like to sell United pluspoints? I had some flights that needed upgrades and figured would buy from the high flying consultants in this … more

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Hey all
The awful news of the Mckinsey consultant taking his life is something that should make us all take a pause to reflect to how we (desi consulting community) can do more to help those around us.
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What do you subscribe to for watching the IPL? In the US …

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Planning a vacation with Kids in Puerto Rico
Any recommendations?
Is it safe?

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What kind of impact would it have on my insurance based on an accident caused by my child 18 years old and on my insurance.
Not a major damage just minor scratches on fender and bumper. Should I settle… more

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For those in US who travel to India, is there a way you can use Google Pay through iPhone? My first time back in 6 years and I’m amazed by the digital transformation here but annoyed I have to carry c… more

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Long shot, but does anyone have a 30% Sonos discount coupon you’re willing to part with?

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Naturalized last week! Time to pack up and move closer to India?

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Have a coffee “date” with a guy my parents found on an Indian wedding website 😭 how do I get my parents off my back for a bit? Since I turned 30 they’ve be on me non stop

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For the Indian Passport holder, H1B folks in the US applying for a Canadian visitor visa. Do we need to go through Biometric? Can someone walk me through or post a link for the process and timeline? … more

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Has anyone gone through the Eb 5 route? How was the experience

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A school friend (since first standard and was my hostel roommate for 3 years) decided to cut ties with me based on my political views, food habit and personal opinion. Not sure if I should be devastat… more

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Has anyone here gotten passport reissued under Tatkal option? Ideally in NYC. Do they require any special affidavit to avail Tatkal option? Like years ago needed a gazetted officer’s signature etc. Do… more

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Does anyone have info on good desi immigration lawyers in the edison/jersey city area? Can you dm or let me know?

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My wife’s eggs are frozen in India and I need to send my stuff. EAD is done but waiting for AP so cannot leave the country. It is very time sensitive for me to travel or send frozen from here. Anyone … more

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Anyone gone down the road for emergency appointment for AP? And willing to DM or share best strategy for it? I need to travel for emergency visit (child birth) to India asap.

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How bad is it to leave without an offer? Sick of current role, taking a toll mentally and physically. Want to take a BAU non consulting role. SM here with 15 years in financial risk and tech implement… more

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Applied for Global Entry in November 2023 (GC with Indian passport) , still no movement on my application. Anyone else in the same boat? Anything that can be done to accelerate the review process ? Th… more

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Anybody at PWC willing to give a student a referral?

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How much in advance do you schedule visa stamping appointments? For example if my visa stamp expires on august 15 when do you recommend making a trip to India getting it restamped (visa still valid ju… more

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Anyone has a good recommendation for a CA in India. Looking to explore creating trust in India for long term investments

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Looking to buy home in/around Denver (might consider short term rent before buying). Office location downtown Denver. Want to keep budget less than $1M. Looking for very good school district. Some Indian diaspora… more

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What are the implications of buying and selling properties in India, for US citizens? Trying to purchase an apartment in a retirement community for my parents, and the double tax whammy when selling t… more

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Coffee machine recommendations?

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I’m a cheapo. What should I drink tonight?

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Family member asking how they can get a USA phone number while in the UK. There is some remote job they want to apply for but its asking for only a USA number. They tried google voice but did not work… more

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Does anyone have any tips on how not to get distracted at work with personal stuff? For the context, I'm a man, in my late 20s, born & raised in India and living in the US for 5+ years. In the past, I tried on… more

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Can anyone help understand the meaning of “continuation notice was mailed” status on USCIS website?

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We had a baby and my parents are with me in US for six months on B1/B2 visa. Once they go back to india, how soon can they come back again to US? We were thinking after 3 months. Does anybody had issu… more

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Can folks on H1B become Partners at consulting firms? Are there any specific nuances to make that happen?

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Moved back to Asia for few years. Have a full time job here. Can I still contribute to Roth IRA in US?

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What are small details you loved & remembered from people’s weddings?

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Favourite television serial? My mum watches Anupama and god that lady is always sulking and has bad kids. All shows seem to promote polygamy.

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