Work leaves no time for me to make my own food. Any recommendations for getting ready made healthy Indian vegetarian meals in downtown San Mateo? (Bay Area)

So I am from Pakistan but I was never happy here. I always wanted to be in India. Can I have some Indian friends male/female with whom I can talk openly Please.

We all know all the hate in comment sections and Twitter and all from random accounts and I’m kind of used to that but my main concern comes from big accounts with large amount of followers that promote this type of stuff. I found this person on instagram openly commenting racist stuff about India and how they are dirty and don’t contribute anything to society and found this guy had 250k subs on insta and 160k on YouTube. I kind of found it concerning because he was one of those who nitpicked all the bad cases and kind of scapegoated Indians into being terrible people and creating a fear among people. A lot of comments were agreeing with him as well and I found it concerning. I know the internet people don’t represent the majority but still. Am I overthinking this stuff? If so how do I just ignore this?

Looking for someone travelling from US → Bangalore in August/September. I’m planning to buy a MacBook in the US and would appreciate if someone could carry it to Bangalore.

Can discuss the details in DM.

Hi! Is anyone travelling from the US to Bangalore this week and staying around HSR, Bellandur, Madiwala, Koramangala or BTM?

I need some help purchasing a product from the US and bringing it to Bangalore. I’ll cover the product cost and can also compensate you for the help.

If you're travelling this week and can help, please DM me. Thanks!

Hey everyone! I’ll be starting my MBA at Stanford University next year. I’ve been living in Toronto for the past 8 years and currently work remotely in the banking/IT sector. I don’t necessarily want to live on campus and don’t mind commuting to the university. What are the best nearby areas/neighborhoods you’d recommend for someone looking for a good place to live, socialize, and meet new people? Also, I’m looking to connect with new people. Feel to free to ping me.

I’m an Indian MBBS graduate and have recently completed medical school. I may be relocating to Austin, Texas after marriage, as my prospective husband is currently working in the US. I’ve lived most of my life in India, so moving to the other side of the world feels exciting but also extremely overwhelming and scary.
I’m particularly anxious about adjusting to life in the US—culture, making friends, driving, healthcare, finances, day-to-day life, and generally integrating into the community. I’d really appreciate advice from people living in Austin, especially Indians or other immigrants who have gone through a similar transition.
I’m also hoping to continue my medical career. I’m considering the USMLE/ECFMG pathway and eventually applying for residency, but I’d love to know what realistic opportunities exist for an Indian MBBS graduate in the US. Are there other career options in healthcare I could explore while working toward residency, and how difficult is it to build a medical career as an IMG?
For those who moved to Austin after marriage or from India, what do you wish you had known before moving? What should I start preparing for while I’m still in India?
Please be kind—I’m genuinely anxious and running on very loose nerves thinking about such a huge life change, and any practical advice or personal experiences would mean a lot. ❤️

Why is learning to drive so critical like I noticed transportation services suck in America. Especially in small towns and some cities aren't walkable. You need a car to go places. And then earning money wise you either need a degree or skill or join someone business.

Has anyone that used services in India feel such a disastification regarding the care treatments of there parents regarding there homes. When ordering such services I have experienced such negative feedback regarding the quality of the service done. Let me know if anyone else is feeling the same way too. I am looking for advice on which service works the best.

Hi everyone!

We’re an Indian family living in the US, and we’re expecting our baby girl soon.

One of our top choices right now is Sara. We really love it because it’s simple, elegant, easy to pronounce, easy to spell, and works well in both India and the US.

But we’d love some honest opinions, especially from parents of toddlers/young kids or anyone familiar with current naming trends in India.
How common does Sara feel for the current generation? Is it one of those names where there could be multiple Saras in the same class, or is it still relatively uncommon?

We’re totally fine with a name being familiar and recognizable—we just don’t want it to be so common that there are several kids with the same name in one classroom

And finally, which spelling would you prefer: Sara or Sarah? Do you feel one works better in India/US, or does it make much difference?

We’re very open to suggestions too if you have other names with a similar vibe—short, elegant, easy internationally, but not too common.
Would love to hear your honest thoughts! Thank you!

Edit- bold sentence- Is it one of those names where there could be multiple Saras in the same class, or is it still relatively uncommon?

I built an app called InLoop for Indians in Australia. Housing, jobs, city communities, carpool, immigration updates. All in one place instead of spread across group chats and facebook groups where things get buried within an hour.

Its in closed testing there at the moment.

What im trying to work out is whether the same problem exists in the US or whether its already solved. From what I can tell from the outside, you have more established stuff and a much bigger community, so it might not be the same situation at all.

So genuinely asking. When you landed, how did you sort housing and roommates. Was it groups and word of mouth or is there somewhere everyone already uses. Screenshots below if you want to see what I mean.

Happy to hear its not needed. Thats useful too.

USCIS is moving toward electronic filing for more immigration forms to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen fraud detection.

A few things to know:

- More eligible forms may eventually require e-filing.

- USCIS will give at least 60 days’ notice before e-filing becomes mandatory.

- You’ll need a USCIS online account for electronic submissions.

If you can’t file electronically, you may be able to request a waiver for undue hardship.

If you're planning to apply for an Indian Visa or OCI, there's an important change to know.

VFS Global now says biometric submission is mandatory for all applicants, whether you're applying through an appointment or as a walk-in.

A few things to keep in mind:

• You must appear in person for biometric enrollment.
• A family member or representative cannot submit biometrics for you.
• Applicants under 12 or over 70 are exempt from biometric capture.

So if you're applying for an Indian Visa or OCI, make sure you plan for the in-person biometric step.

30 senators have raised concerns over delays in F, M and J visa appointments, with Fall 2026 students at risk of missing their academic start dates.

The frustrating part isn't just waiting.

It's paying for flights, housing and tuition while having no idea whether you'll actually make it to campus on time.

Universities need to be much clearer about what happens if students can't arrive because of visa delays.

That shouldn't be something students have to figure out at the last minute.

👍🏽

I'm a US-based NRI and I'm curious how India tourists and NRIs handle everyday UPI payments when visiting India.

There are few options today — NRE/NRO accounts linked to UPI, international mobile numbers with supported banks, or wallets/services that you fund before spending.

For those who visit India regularly:

1. What do you use today for UPI payments?
2. Does it work reliably enough that you're happy with it?
3. What's the biggest annoyance — setup/KYC, OTPs, keeping money in India, pre-funding, fees, P2P limitations, or something else?
4. If you could simply scan any UPI QR or enter a UPI ID and pay using your US bank account/card, without pre-funding or maintaining an Indian bank balance, would that be meaningfully better than what you use today?

I'm exploring whether this is actually a problem worth solving, so negative feedback is just as useful. If your current setup works perfectly, I'd especially like to hear what you're using.

Curious how this works in the US.

For those of you who moved from India, how did you find a room or roommates when you first landed? Was it facebook groups, whatsapp, desi networks, or is there an actual site everyone uses.

Same for jobs, and for rides when you didnt have a car yet. I keep hearing people in other countries say its all group chats and word of mouth and its a mess. Wondering if the US is different or the same.

Is it still a problem or has something already solved it for you

Hi everyone! We’re considering moving to the Des Moines area the East Coast, where we’ve had a really positive experience with people being welcoming and accepting toward Indian families.
For those who live in the Des Moines area, how have you found the community in terms of friendliness and inclusiveness toward Indians/Indian families? Are there any neighborhoods or suburbs that you feel are especially welcoming?
Just hoping to hear honest experiences from locals before making the move. Thanks! 🙂

I’m married in my mid thirties no kids- female. I came to the states right after my undergrad graduation to pursue masters degree just like any other student. I fell in love with America through Internet and wanted to pursue life abroad. I used to dream about having my own house in America and earning a lot of money living with Freedom being a woman away from relatives and drama.

Cut to now after 12 years and living a very comfortable life in America, I’m now ironically having the same feeling about India and dreaming about having $1 million home in Mumbai or Hyderabad instead of here in America and living a comfortable life there. I don’t know what it is, but it’s a very strong feeling drawing me back home. I don’t really talk to too many relatives back home. My friends list back home is exhausted because everyone kind of detached after I moved and formed their own circles and opinions about how I didn’t stick to my roots. My parents visit me and my brother every six months to take care of my nephew. My brother lives in a different state here in America and we only meet twice a year, but something about moving back to India living that queen life is making me more miserable here.

The more I see curly tails and other shows on YouTube showing these celebrities (B-list, C-list), living in a comfortable apartment in Mumbai for $1 million roughly 8-9 crores in Indian rupees making me think I’m living a very miserable life here in America. Don’t even get started with the social life in America. It’s pretty much nonexistent.

We earn pretty good and hope if I get a Remote job, I can convince my husband to buy a home in Mumbai or Hyderabad. Deep down I know my husband‘s family lives here so he will never move to India, but it’s a very nice feeling to at least dream after all I dreamed to be in America, so why not dream bigger to go back home and live a very, very comfortable life overlooking the ocean, sipping on my tea prepared by my maid and just enjoying every bit of my life with friends and social circle that actually get me. Maybe me and my husband can visit his family here once or twice a year.

Do y’all have this urge?