What does it mean to belong — across countries, cultures, and identities that never stand still?

In this episode, we speak with Arvinn Gadgil, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi.

With roots in Maharashtra and a childhood shaped in Pune, his return to India has often been described as a homecoming — but what does “coming home” truly mean when life has unfolded across continents?
From early experiences in India to global roles in government, international development, and institutions like the Norwegian Refugee Council and the United Nations, Gadgil reflects on a life lived between worlds.

Together, we explore:
- How the meaning of “home” evolves over time
- What it feels like to be read differently across cultures
- The quiet complexity of identity beyond nationality
- The double awareness of living between two worlds
- What belonging demands — and what it gives in return

This is a conversation about movement, memory, and the spaces in between — where identity is not fixed, but continuously shaped.

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