Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:15pm on 17 Aug 2026,Monday India Global
Nandan Thakur, a Microsoft Research postdoctoral researcher, has returned to India after completing his PhD in Canada. He said the decision was based on personal and professional reasons. Thakur missed his family, friends, Indian food and important events back home. He also faced loneliness and stress linked to immigration and visa rules. Despite Canada offering higher salaries and a clear path to permanent residency, he chose to return. Thakur said India’s growing AI sector also influenced his decision. He joined Microsoft Research India in Bengaluru. He said he and his wife wanted to build their future closer to family and contribute to India’s AI ecosystem.
