r/indiansinusa

Economic Variable	Canada (National)	Punjab	Leading State/Region in India
1. Working-Age Population (15–64 years)	~26.5 – 27.0 Million (~65% of ~41M total pop.)	~20.5 – 21.0 Million (~66% of ~31M total pop.)	Uttar Pradesh: ~150 – 160 Million (~65% of ~240M total pop.)
2. Wheat & Rice Production	~32 – 36 Million Tonnes	~30 Million Tonnes	Uttar Pradesh: ~50 Million Tonnes
3. Steel Production	~13 – 15 MTPA	~4.0 – 5.0 MTPA	Odisha: 30+ MTPA
4. Refined Petroleum Production	~1.93 Million bpd	~0.23 Million bpd	Gujarat: ~2.05 Million bpd
5. Automobile Production (Incl. commercial & 2-wheelers)	~1.35 – 1.55 Million units	~0.25 million units	Tamil Nadu / Haryana: ~5.0 – 7.0+ Million units
6. Pharma Production (Gross Value / Turnover)	~$10 – $15 Billion USD (Patented biologics/specialty)	~$1.5 – $2.2 Billion USD (High-volume generic APIs)	Gujarat: ~$12 – $15 Billion USD (Diversified)
7. IT, Software & Digital Services (Annual Output/Exports)	~$60 – $80 Billion USD (Enterprise SaaS, AI, Cloud)	~$650M – $1.0 Billion USD (Offshore IT/ITES support)	Bengaluru: ~$75 – $90 Billion USD (Diversified)
8. Financial, Banking & Insurance (GVA / Output)	~$110 – $135 Billion USD (Global capital/pension funds)	~$5.0 – $6.5 Billion USD (Retail & agri-credit)	Mumbai: ~$50 – $70 Billion USD
9. Engineering, Architectural & Consulting (Output)	~$45 – $60 Billion USD (Global infrastructure consulting)	~$1.8 – $2.8 Billion USD (MSME compliance, civil prep)	Maharashtra: ~$15 – $20 Billion USD (Corporate enterprise & mega-project design)

I realized that Punjab has a very similar workforce size to Canada. So dug deeper and obtained some statistics on key economic variables.

Since Canada looms so large over Punjab's imagination, thought this is a good way of discussing the path to a developed Punjab.

Hello. I am male in central North Carolina. I recently was involved with a Indian man for almost a year. He introduced himself as a twenty-six year old male when we had first met. After a few weeks, his age had increased to thirty. Because I had feelings for him, I did not even may much attention to the discrepancy. At the seven month mark things started to get weird and I started to pay more attention. He had mentioned he may need to go away for a little while because he may need a lung transplant....when I asked him what for, his stories ranged form asthma to bronchitis, cystic fibrosis and then to "I have trust issues and do not like talking about it." This became a point of argument for us that lead to us breaking up. He was unable to answer honestly and that caused me great concern.

It was at this point I did what I should have done from the start...I googled him. That is when I had learned that every single detail he had given me about himself was a lie. He was not 26/30...but 39....he was not US-born, but born in India...His mother had not abandoned him as a youth, his parents have been married since the early 1980s....but the most revealing thing I had learned was that he was married with two young sons.

After learning this revealing information, I then asked other men within the gay community if they had known him. He had told me he had limited experience with men and that I was "special." Well, it turns out that not only before me, but also during and immediately after, he has been involved with many other men.

I confronted him with this information and he continued to lie to my face, continue to gaslight and manipulate me. It was very hurtful and upsetting to me. I had fallen in love with this man and everything he had said to me a lie. A story....a complete fabrication.

Now I am left wondering if I should approach his wife with this information so she is aware of the type of man she had married in addition to the risks he is clearly and constantly subjecting her to without her knowledge.

I would appreciate any advice.

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.

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. ❤️

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?

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.

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.

Hey guys,I’m seriously considering moving to US permanently. I honestly fed up with the system here,the bureaucracy,corruption and the unnecessary hassle and paperwork you have to deal in daily life being a business person in this country.

I love this country so much but I can’t take it no more. I just want better quality of life for me and my future generations.

What legal options do I have? Business visa/ Investment visa/starting a business etc.

Would love to hear from the people who have actually made it to the US 🇺🇸

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?

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

My husband got an offer in the US and we will soon be relocating to the other side of the world. I have lived most of my life in UAE. I also gave birth this year so with an infant. I am really overwhelmed cause it’s a completely new country and am still figuring myself out after becoming a mom. I don’t have a job so will be a stay at home mom until end of this year.

Can someone from the region guide me on how to integrate better in the US (Florida). Please be kind as I am anxious and running on loose nerves thinking of the move

Why are so many Indians still making major life decisions around H-1B jobs when there is so much uncertainty?

People in their mid-30s are leaving stable jobs, spouses are quitting their careers, families are carrying toddlers and moving across the country for a job that ultimately depends on one employer.

At the same time, there are already H-1B holders who have been laid off, cannot find another employer willing to transfer their visa, and are eventually forced to return to India after years in the U.S.

What I don't understand is the disparity. How are people comfortable taking such a huge risk when they can see what is happening to others already on H-1B?

H1B approved in 2024, visa stamping completed. Already counted against the cap, so a new employer files a transfer petition -no lottery, no waiting until October.

Currently based in India, on notice-period terms I can discuss.

Background:

~1.5 years working in the US on H1B before returning. Overall 10+ years of work experience

Happy to start remote from India and relocate once the petition clears if that helps.

What I’m asking for: real leads. Referrals to a hiring manager, teams you know are actively sponsoring, or an honest “we don’t sponsor” so I can stop guessing. open to see looking for consultancies that does resume marketing services, for a cost or anyone asking for money upfront for the additional fee or anything required.

DMs open. Happy to share my resume.