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A borrowed roof will never feel like home.
Make Your Home Worth Staying Before Knocking on Another’s Door
On February 5, 2025, a U.S. military aircraft transported 104 Indian nationals back to India, marking a significant event in U.S.-India immigration relations. The deportees, who had entered the United States illegally, were returned to India.
In response, India’s External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, addressed Parliament, stating that the use of restraints during deportation flights has been standard practice since 2012. He assured that the government is engaging with U.S. authorities to ensure that deportees are not mistreated during repatriation. (source)
This event underscores the complexities of immigration policies and the challenges faced by individuals seeking better opportunities abroad.
The Illusion of Greener Pastures
Millions chase the dream of a better life abroad, believing foreign soil will be kinder than their homeland. But is running away always the answer?
In “The Global Soul,” Pico Iyer explores the restlessness of those who leave their countries, searching for a life they never quite settle into. “Home is not just a place, but a state of mind,” he writes.
If we do not work to improve where we come from…
