The American Bazaar

04/23/2026

Building a clean energy business is hard. Building one before the market exists — and sustaining it through nearly two decades of change — is harder still.

At Startup Bazaar: DC Climate Week, Sumit Bhatnagar, CEO of GreenBrilliance, offered a clear-eyed account of that journey.

From early customer education to today’s challenges around utilities, financing, and data center-driven demand, the conversation captures the realities behind the energy transition.

Read the story:

At Startup Bazaar: DC Climate Week, Sumit Bhatnagar traces the long arc of building a solar business in a market that took years to arrive

04/23/2026

He had what many would call the American Dream — a strong career, a home in the suburbs, and years of hard work behind him.

And then he chose to walk away.

After a decade in the U.S., Swapnil Sagar returned to India, citing visa uncertainty, layoffs, and a growing sense of instability.
“My decision seemed irrational to many. But I wanted to break free from the constant visa hassles and a life of job insecurity.”

In this compelling story, Zofeen Maqsood explores the human side of immigration — the trade-offs, the pressures, and the search for stability and freedom.

Read the full story.

Former Microsoft pro Swapnil Sagar trades the "American Dream" for India, escaping visa stress and layoffs for freedom.

04/18/2026

When the Pope starts to sound like a political voice, everything changes.

His words are no longer heard as universal guidance—they are interpreted as positions.

In his latest column, argues that the Church risks losing what makes it unique: the ability to stand apart from power.

That loss does not happen overnight. It happens slowly—through choices. https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/04/17/when-the-papacy-turns-political-the-collapse-of-moral-authority-479151/

At what point does a Pope stop sounding like a shepherd and start sounding like a political voice, what does that do to the Church he leads?

04/13/2026

What does it take to build a company from scratch in a country you’ve just arrived in — with $200 and a backpack? In the latest episode of the podcast, Aziz Haniffa speaks with Dolly Oberoi, CEO of C2 | Technologies, whose journey is as remarkable as it is instructive.

From teaching in Delhi to discovering computers for the first time in the U.S., from navigating immigration challenges to building one of the early pioneers in online education and government contracting, her story is one of grit, vision, and relentless ex*****on.

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0s22LQ_Ba8
Listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/18E3rNExaaQL0dnVEPHMWb?si=PDN44h_4QpmKDiOjXoc2Wg
Read: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/04/11/from-delhi-classrooms-to-c2-technologies-dolly-oberois-journey-of-grit-vision-and-reinvention-478757/

Dolly Oberoi, the CEO of C2 Technologies and her story is recounted in a wide-ranging conversation on Inside Indian America with Aziz Haniffa

04/09/2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology story — it’s a business transformation story.
In a conversation with Ajay Mago, co-founder of Twelvefold Ventures, we explore how generative AI is reshaping industries that never considered themselves “tech” — from manufacturing and healthcare to finance and legal services. Mago, managing partner at Maxson Mago & Macaulay, LLP, also offers a sharp perspective on:
-- Why AI is unlocking “technology-style growth” in traditional businesses
-- How venture investing is evolving beyond Silicon Valley
-- The urgent need to rethink liability and regulation in the AI era

The Chicago-based investor-lawyer and co-founder of Twelvefold Ventures on how generative AI is reshaping industries, venture investing, and regulation

04/06/2026

After his controversial documentary on "India’s P**p Festival,” YouTuber Tyler Oliveira is back — with a new viral video on what he calls “Texas’ Indian invasion.” It reflects a broader moment: rising scrutiny of Indian Americans, growing backlash against the H-1B visa program, and a wave of influencer-driven “investigations” targeting immigrant-owned businesses, especially in Texas.

The YouTuber’s latest documentary reflects a growing wave of scrutiny around Indian Americans, H-1B workers, and immigrant-owned businesses in Texas.

04/06/2026

A viral video by BlazeTV reporter Sara Gonzales is putting yet another Indian American–owned company in Texas under the spotlight over its use of H-1B visa workers.

The report raises questions about workplace practices and compliance—but also reflects a broader trend: repeated scrutiny of Indian-linked businesses, often framed within narratives of misuse and exploitation.

As the debate over the H-1B program intensifies, where does the line fall between legitimate oversight and selective targeting?

https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/04/05/viral-video-targets-indian-american-h-1b-employer-in-texas-478280/

BlazeTV report fuels renewed scrutiny of visa practices, amid broader debate over foreign workers and labor rules

04/05/2026

For decades, Kerala’s economy has been powered by an invisible extension of itself — the Gulf. Today, that connection is under strain. As the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran in the Middle East deepens, Kerala could face a potential 20% drop in remittances — roughly $5.39 billion (₹50,000 crore). For a State where nearly 90% of its 2.2 million expatriates live in the Gulf, this is not just an economic shock. It is a structural vulnerability being exposed. What happens when a model built on migration and remittances is suddenly tested?

Kerala-based journalist P. Sudhakaran explores what this moment means — and what comes next. Read here: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/04/05/u-s-israel-war-against-iran-shakes-gulf-kerala-feels-shock-478248/

Jobs, remittances, and stability are under strain as the Middle East war reverberates across households

03/23/2026

The Indiaspora Forum 2026 has opened in Bengaluru with a strong focus on diaspora engagement, India’s growth story, and philanthropy. Set against the backdrop of Nandi Hills, the four-day gathering brings together global leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore how the Indian diaspora can help shape India’s future across business, policy, technology, and social impact. Among the highlights on Monday was the release of a major new report on the evolving role of the global Indian diaspora.
https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/03/23/indiaspora-forum-2026-opens-in-bengaluru-with-a-call-for-deeper-diaspora-engagement-477377/

At the four-day gathering near Nandi Hills, leaders spotlighted India’s global diaspora as a force in politics, philanthropy, innovation, and economic growth.

03/17/2026

The story of Dr. Jasvant Nagindas Modi is a powerful reminder of what the American dream can look like. Born in a modest town in Gujarat, he arrived in the United States in the 1970s with little more than determination. Over the decades, he built a successful career as a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, expanded into healthcare entrepreneurship, and ultimately dedicated more than $30 million to philanthropy across the United States, Europe, and India.
His remarkable journey — shaped by faith, perseverance, and a commitment to giving back — is now featured in the latest installment of The American Journey documentary series by The American Bazaar.
Watch the documentary: https://youtu.be/5bpYGhWggvY
Read the story: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/03/16/healing-and-giving-back-american-journey-of-dr-jasvant-modi-476920/

03/17/2026

Is the golden era of Indian American CEOs coming to an end?

When Shantanu Narayen announced he would step down as CEO of Adobe after nearly two decades, it marked more than a leadership transition. It also highlighted one of the most remarkable developments in modern corporate America — the rise of Indian American CEOs.
From Indra Nooyi and Raj Gupta to today’s leaders like Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai, Indian Americans now lead some of the world’s most powerful companies. Today, 11 Indian Americans head Fortune 500 firms, an extraordinary statistic for a community that represents barely 1% of the U.S. population.

But every success story has a pipeline behind it.

Most of these leaders came to the United States decades ago as students and engineers, often through the H-1B visa program, before eventually reaching the C-suite.
That pipeline may now be facing new pressures. In his latest column, Aziz Haniffa asks an important question: Will the next generation of global talent still see the United States as the place where opportunity lives?

https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/03/17/as-narayen-exits-will-maga-backlash-produce-shantanus-476978/

Indian American Business Community
The rise of Indian American CEOs has been one of the great success stories of American openness and meritocracy. The real question now is whether that system will continue to produce the next generation of leaders.

https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/11/15/indian-americans-indians-on-h-1b-visas-public-perceptions-shift-470081/

As hostility toward H-1B grows, will the pipeline of Indian American CEOs and C-Suite executives begin to shrink?