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Staying Indian- The NRI Podcast by Gaurav Lakhwani
On this Dussehra, let’s remember that just like Lord Ram’s arrow, the right voice and right action can conquer any darkness. 🌅🔥
Wishing you strength, wisdom, and the victory of good over evil.
💛 Happy Dussehra from Staying Indian!
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#HappyDussehra #Dussehra2025 #VictoryOfGoodOverEvil #RightVoice #StayStrong #FestivalOfIndia #CelebrateGoodness #StayingIndian
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Staying Indian- The NRI Podcast by Gaurav Lakhwani
Breaking Stereotypes, Building Unity: The Real Story of Sjoerd & Indian Women's Hockey 🌟
In a journey of leadership and cultural exchange, Sjoerd defied myths about foreign coaches and leadership styles. From learning Hindi phrases to celebrating Holi, he showed that leadership is about amplifying strengths and embracing diversity. 🏑✨
👉 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W8vJWPy7AQE?si=ff7jX...
Guest: Sjoerd Marijne — Former Chief Coach, Indian Hockey Women @HockeyIndiaOfficial
Host: Gaurav Lakhwani — Staying Indian Podcast
#Sjoerd #IndianWomensHockey #Leadership #CulturalUnity #Sports
@odishanavaltatahockeyhpc @sainewdelhi
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Staying Indian- The NRI Podcast by Gaurav Lakhwani
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀
Last week, the Men’s team lifted the #Hockey_Asia_Cup_2025, while the Women’s team finished as runners-up, a testament to our rising dominance in the sport.
After years of grit and perseverance, our teams are finally stepping into their golden era and this is just the beginning.
Special credit to 𝗦𝗷𝗼𝗲𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗻𝗲, whose vision and leadership played a lion’s share in this transformation.
When Sjoerd Marijne took over as coach of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, they were 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 in the world.
By 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝘆𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬, they had 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, scripting one of the most inspiring turnarounds in Indian sports history.
The Sjoerd Effect wasn’t just about hockey, it was about #belief, #fitness, and #leadership:
1. India played a 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝟴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 at the Olympics
2. Fitness became the 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲
3. Women’s hockey 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in India 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝟯𝟬% since Tokyo 2020
And the lessons didn’t stop at the hashtag#field.
Today, Sjoerd’s leadership style is being applied in:
💼 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀
🤝 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀
🎯 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁-𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
This is more than a sports story—it’s a playbook for #resilience, #discipline, and #transformation.
🎥 Catch the full story on Staying Indian – The NRI Podcast with Gaurav Lakhwani, featuring Sjoerd himself.
👉 Watch now on YouTube
https://youtu.be/W8vJWPy7AQE
#IndianHockey #SportsLeadership #WomenInSports #LeadershipLessons #Tokyo2020 #RoadToGlory #SportsTransformation #HockeyLife #OlympicDreams
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Staying Indian- The NRI Podcast by Gaurav Lakhwani
🎙️ From 12th in Rio to 4th in Tokyo!
In this inspiring episode, former Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne joins host Gaurav Lakhwani to share how he transformed Indian Women’s Hockey and led them to historic heights:
🏑 The journey of taking the team from last place to Olympic glory
🇮🇳 Building resilience and belief in the Indian women’s squad
🌍 Lessons from a Dutch coach working with Indian athletes
🔥 Behind-the-scenes stories from Tokyo 2020
💡 Leadership, mindset, and the power of persistence
👉 Tune in to discover what it takes to turn setbacks into comebacks!
🎧 Podcast Dropping Soon on YouTube: Staying Indian
Guest: Sjoerd Marijne — Former Chief Coach, Indian Hockey Women @HockeyIndiaOfficial
Host: Gaurav Lakhwani — Staying Indian Podcast
#IndianHockey #TokyoOlympics #SjoerdMarijne #StayingIndian #Podcast #WomenInSports #nristories
Let’s support women’s hockey at this Asia Cup!
@sainewdelhi @odishanavaltatahockeyhpc
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Staying Indian- The NRI Podcast by Gaurav Lakhwani
📢 Debunking common myths about NRI taxes!
From declaring foreign income to understanding double taxation, we’re here to clear the confusion. Swipe through as we bust these misconceptions and give you the facts that every NRI should know! 💡
🔎 Learn more about NRI taxation, savings accounts, and more on our latest episode of Staying Indian: The NRI Podcast- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jTm7...
Guest: Ankur Choudhary — Co founder at @GetBelong
Host: Gaurav Lakhwani — Staying Indian Podcast
Reference Link to file ITR- taxfiling.getbelong.com/z7dl/stayingIndian
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#NRITaxes #MythVsFact #StayingIndian #TaxTips #Taxation #FinancialEducation #NRIAdvice
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Staying Indian- The NRI Podcast by Gaurav Lakhwani
NRI Taxes 2025: Stay ahead of the game! ✅
Know your residency status, understand DTAA benefits, comply with FEMA rules, and leverage Gift City perks. Plus, stay updated on the latest budget changes to optimize your taxes.
Smart NRIs plan ahead – do you?
🎧 Podcast Live on YouTube: Staying Indian- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jTm7...
Guest: Ankur Choudhary — Co founder at @GetBelong
Host: Gaurav Lakhwani — Staying Indian Podcast
Reference Link to file ITR - taxfiling.getbelong.com/z7dl/stayingIndian
#NRITax #NRI2025 #IndianNRIs #TaxPlanning #NRITaxation #FinancialPlanning #NRITips
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Staying Indian- The NRI Podcast by Gaurav Lakhwani
🎙️ NRI Tax Filing Deadline Approaching!
In this essential episode, Ankur Choudhary and Gaurav Lakhwani dive deep into everything NRIs need to know about filing their ITR before the deadline:
💼 The crucial steps every NRI should take to avoid penalties
📝 Key tax obligations you must be aware of
💰 Understanding the nuances of income tax in India
📅 Why the 15th September deadline matters
⚖️ Tips for smooth filing and maximizing your returns
🚨 Common mistakes NRIs make and how to avoid them
👉 Tune in to stay ahead on your tax filing game and ensure you're not caught off guard!
Reference Link to file ITR- taxfiling.getbelong.com/z7dl/stayingIndian
🎧 Podcast Dropping Soon on YouTube: Staying Indian
Guest: Ankur Choudhary — Co founder at @GetBelong
Host: Gaurav Lakhwani — Staying Indian Podcast
#ITRfiling #NRI #TaxFiling #NRItaxes #IndianTax
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Staying Indian- The NRI Podcast by Gaurav Lakhwani
Why are so many NRIs heading back to India?✨
From family ties, cultural connection, lower living costs, and better healthcare — to the dream of contributing to India’s growth — thousands of NRIs are choosing to return home. 💛
📊 Studies show that 60–80% of NRIs in the US, UK, Canada, Australia & Singapore plan to move back post-retirement.
👨👩👧 Families find it easier to adjust, while older NRIs seek stability, identity, and belonging.
⚖️ Still, challenges like finances, jobs, and infrastructure remain key hesitations.
At the end of the day, returning isn’t just about geography — it’s about home, identity & creating a life that fits. 🌏💫
🎥 Watch our full video with@NupurDaveNRI - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b__1e...
#NRILife #MovingBackToIndia #StayingIndian #NRIStories #LifeAbroad #ReturnToIndia
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Staying Indian- The NRI Podcast by Gaurav Lakhwani
Wishing you and your family a blessed Ganesh Chaturthi!
May Lord Ganesha remove obstacles from your path, bring wisdom, prosperity, and endless happiness into your life. 🌺💫
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#HappyGaneshChaturthi #GanpatiBappaMorya #FestivalOfJoy #DivineBlessings #GaneshUtsav2025
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Staying Indian- The NRI Podcast by Gaurav Lakhwani
Myth vs Fact: The Truth About Moving Back to India✨
From Silicon Valley boardrooms to Bangalore’s bustling streets – Nupur Dave has lived the NRI journey many dream about. But behind the Instagram-perfect stories are myths that keep NRIs stuck in confusion.
This week on the Staying Indian Podcast 🎙️, we’re breaking down the biggest misconceptions about moving back home.
💡 The truth? It’s nuanced. And knowing the facts could completely change your decision.
👤 Featuring: @NupurDaveNRI – Author & NRI Transition Coach
🎙️ Hosted by: Gaurav Lakhwani
👉 Swipe to uncover the real story.
🎧 Watch the full episode now for the complete insights
#StayingIndianPodcast #NRIStories #MovingBackToIndia #NRITransition #LifeInIndia #MythVsFact #ExpatLife #NRICommunity #IndiaCalling #NupurDave
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