# NRI lists 4 reasons life in US ‘hard to let go’

2026-08-09T05:41:46+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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An NRI vlogger, Rupesh Pandey, living in Chicago has gone viral for listing four reasons why life in the US makes it hard to move back to India. He said the appeal is not just higher salaries but 'little things' like fishing at a neighbourhood park, playing tennis, walking a dog on clean streets, and breathing unpolluted air. Social media users had mixed reactions: some agreed, highlighting India's poor footpaths and safety issues; others warned of racism and visa uncertainties.

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- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/nri-hails-quality-of-life-in-us-impressed-with-lifestyle-abroad-lists-4-reasons-why-move-back-chicago-11786245038746.html>

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