{
  "id": 344361,
  "title": "NRI hails quality of life in US, impressed with lifestyle abroad lists 4 reasons why ‘it’s hard to let go’ and move back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/nri-hails-quality-of-life-in-us-impressed-with-lifestyle-abroad-lists",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T04:26:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/nri-hails-quality-of-life-in-us-impressed-with-lifestyle-abroad-lists-4-reasons-why-move-back-chicago-11786245038746.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rupesh Pandey, an NRI living in Chicago, expressed his admiration for the quality of life in the United States, highlighting several reasons why it's challenging to return to India. Contrary to the belief that higher salaries and career opportunities are the primary factors influencing an NRI's decision to stay abroad, Pandey emphasized that the little things play a significant role. He marveled at the freedom to spend time in nature and recreational facilities, stating, \"Fishing at your neighborhood park on a random evening. Playing tennis or basketball whenever you want. Walking your dog in clean, peaceful streets. Breathing air without constantly worrying about pollution.\" Pandey's Instagram post showcased various recreational facilities, including parks, outdoor sports, and a fishing lake nearby. He described the area around his apartment society as having several parks, a basketball court, and a lawn tennis court, emphasizing the abundance of options for leisure activities. The user comments under his post echoed similar sentiments, with many agreeing that the quality of life in the US is unmatched. However, some also pointed out that certain aspects, such as racism and the challenge of leaving behind family, can be drawbacks.",
  "summary": "An NRI appreciated the quality of life in the US and listed 4 reasons why ‘it’s hard to let go’ and move back. Impressed with the lifestyle abroad he suggested that life abroad cannot always be compared in monetary terms.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rupesh Pandey, an NRI in Chicago, praises US quality of life",
    "Freedom to enjoy nature, parks, and recreational activities",
    "Little things like clean streets and unpolluted air make US appealing"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The US offers an enviable quality of life, with everyday pleasures like accessible nature and recreational facilities, clean air, and peaceful surroundings, making it hard for NRIs to consider moving back to India.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}