All posts across technical topics, life in Germany, and learning.
How to Change Your Mutual Fund Tax Status to NRI After Moving Abroad (CAMS & KFin Process)
A step-by-step guide to updating your Indian mutual fund tax status from Resident to Non-Resident after moving abroad — documents needed, the CAMS and KFin process, and what to do if you have multiple folios.
German Alphabet in Punjabi — Das Deutsche Alphabet (A1 Lesson 1)
Learn the German alphabet (Das Deutsche Alphabet) explained in English and Punjabi, with letter-by-letter pronunciation and the four special letters Ä, Ö, Ü and ß — the first step toward German A1 level.
Getting a SIM Card in Germany: Prepaid Options, a Scam to Avoid, and What I Wish I Knew
A practical guide to getting a SIM card in Germany as an expat — which prepaid carriers work well, a common in-shop scam to avoid, and whether to go online or in-store. Based on personal experience.
Renting an Apartment in Germany — What I Wish I Knew Before Starting
A practical guide to renting an apartment in Germany as a foreigner — where to search, documents you need, key German rental terms explained, and what to watch out for in contracts. Written from personal experience.
How to Open an NRO Account for Your Child Born Abroad — PAN and Aadhaar Guide
A practical guide to opening an NRO account for your child born abroad — documents needed, how to get Aadhaar and PAN for a minor, and what to do during your India visit. Based on personal experience.
How to Learn German: A Beginner's Guide for Punjabi Speakers
A step-by-step guide to learning German for Punjabi and Hindi speakers — 8 practical steps explained in both English and Punjabi, from first listening to building a daily habit.
Moving Abroad? Here Is What I Wish I Knew About NRO and NRE Accounts
What I learned converting my Indian savings account to NRO and opening an NRE account after moving abroad — documents needed, the remote process, and practical tips for NRIs moving to Germany, UK, Canada, or any other country.
Setting Up Python on Windows 11 — Mistakes I Made So You Don't Have To
The 4 Python setup mistakes I made on Windows 11 — Microsoft Store hijacking the python command, PATH not set, PowerShell blocking venv activation — with the exact one-minute fix for each.
Salary After Tax in Germany: My Personal Guide to Calculate Your Net Income
How to calculate your net salary in Germany step by step — Steuerklasse, social contributions, health insurance deductions, and what to actually expect in your bank account using brutto-netto-rechner.
How to Transfer Money from Germany to India
My personal experience using Wise, XE, and InstaReM to transfer money from Germany to India — how each works, the two-step bank transfer timing, and my strategy for getting the best EUR to INR exchange rate.
How to Avoid Passport Jurisdiction Trap at PSK Chandigarh
What happened when I applied for passport renewal at PSK Chandigarh — the jurisdiction rule, bank passbook stamp issue, and what to do when your application is put on hold. Essential reading before moving abroad to Germany, UK, Canada, or anywhere else.