r2i forum

[QUOTE=tahoelocal;625541]A lot of readers on this forum dream of returning to india. I do too...when we go on the short sweet vacations to India. I enjoy my trips, but I am getting increasingly frustrated to get anything done there. And by that I mean getting real work done - in the US, if i have to ...

I think Bangalore is the best city in India to settle down. Reasons are: a. Salubrious weather (the best weather in India with the exception of hill stations) b. Cosmopolitan city c. Friendly people d. Still affordable compared to Delhi/Mumbai e. With Metro expanding and more ring roads being build ...

[QUOTE=ILuvHyd;624066]A great noble cause. I salute you for starting this. Let us know how this comes along, post some information, pictures so members here can help. I don't have anyone to do volunteer work in that area but might be interested in providing any remote help if that's required now or ...

We are in the process of purchasing a piece of land to setup an orphanage, near Chittoor, AP. We are looking for volunteers (including recently retired or even part time) who are passionate and who can help with startup operations. For now (for at least a year), there may not be much activities ...

[QUOTE=okonomi;591700]location ?
Other information, such as, language used in the house ? Food choices ?[/QUOTE]

Location of the oldage home is in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.
Language used is Telugu.
Simple vegetarian food will be served.

[QUOTE=one2connect;588063]I have my own charity fund in UK. There are Charity Organisations in India who look after abandoned kids and I need to donate to such organization in India. Is it just straight forward for me to instruct my bank to transfer the fund or there are some legal requirement in ...

I am looking for about 5 or 6 poor and needy senior citizens who need a home to take care of their basic needs like food, clothing and medical expenses. Eligibility criteria are the following: [COLOR=#444444][FONT=Calibri]Only those above 60 years [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#444444][FONT=Calibri]Shouldn ...

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good cardiologist?
I would like to take my dad to a good cardiologist for some special
consultation.
Thanks in advance!

[QUOTE=arnold;410212]why are you planning on R2I? don't you want to live in a place where the kids live?[/QUOTE] Unless our kids live in the same/near our city, it doesn't make a big difference if we are in India.Instead of meeting twice a year, they may come and visit India once a year. If they are ...

For 401(K) its 55 yrs. For IRA its 591/2