We had been toying with the idea for quite some time. We think maybe this is the right time. The kids need to discover their roots. 

India is growing into a formidable power. It's become the new land of opportunities. My husband and I felt there's so much we can do back home. Whether it's in our profession or on a humanitarian level, we feel there's a lot that we can contribute to our own lives and to society.

Well, that was a small part of  it. I was constantly traveling back and forth because my work keeps me busy in India. For my husband his skills (as a doctor) are equally applicable anywhere, whether it is in the US or India.

Yes, one had to think it to a complete and logical conclusion. It  was a very hard decision for us. But once we made up our minds to return to India, we're quite sure we'll see our decision through.

For me, coming back to India is not such a great change. I've been in and out of India all the time after marriage. For him, it's going to be a little more difficult. Sriram loves India and Indian food. He had it in the back of his mind that one day we'd return. But so far we didn't act on it.

Maybe because I was happy with the privacy that we had here (in the US). But you're right. The change is far more drastic for him. The work ethics, the environment, everything would be different for him. But he is very Indian at heart. He makes friends very easily. And he's very skilled at his profession. I don't think there should be a problem.

I was coming to that. I thought it would be great if they grew up in India.They'd know their culture, their roots. They'd know where they come from. India is so rich culturally. There's so much for them to do and learn at home in India.

This is the right age for them to return to India. Being so young they can adapt. If they got older, it would be harder for them. They're excited about going to India. 

Of course they're sad to leave behind their friends here. But they know they will make new friends there. Nowadays the schools in the US are not very different from the ones in Mumbai. And kids adapt very quickly. In no time, my sons will make friends and learn Hindi.