The American Bazaar

07/30/2025

Starting September 2, 2025, the U.S. is rolling back visa interview waivers, adding a $250 non-refundable fee, and tightening in-person requirements for key categories like H-1B, L-1, F-1, and B-1/B-2.

Immigration experts warn this could mean:
-- Longer delays for business travel and talent mobility
-- Disrupted hiring pipelines for U.S. tech firms
-- Greater uncertainty for Indian professionals and startups

“This is not just a policy tweak—it’s a structural shift in U.S. immigration,” says Abhinav Tripathi, Founder of Protego Law Group.

Read our full report for expert insights on how these changes will reshape India–U.S. business and innovation ties: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/30/new-u-s-visa-rules-to-hit-indians-hard-465626/

Immigration experts warn that expanded in-person requirements and new fees will add friction to cross-border hiring and collaboration between India and the U.S.

07/28/2025

Tino Puri, McKinsey’s First Indian American Hire, Dies at 79

A trailblazer in global consulting, Tino Puri broke barriers when he joined McKinsey & Company in 1970, becoming the firm’s first Indian American hire. He went on to found McKinsey’s India practice, shape economic policy across continents, and open doors for generations of Indian talent in the consulting world.

From advising OPEC and the UN to mentoring future leaders like Rajat Gupta, Puri’s legacy is one of intellect, humility, and quiet revolution.

Read the full article on The American Bazaar: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/28/anupam-tino-puri-mckinsey-pioneer-dies-at-79-465554/

He opened doors for Indian talent in global consulting and shaped the firm’s footprint across Asia and Latin America.

07/19/2025

A tragic crash of a Boeing Dreamliner bound for London, shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, claimed the lives of 260 people. As investigations continue — examining everything from cockpit errors to potential mental health lapses — a parallel crisis may be quietly unfolding at Air India: a steady erosion of customer trust.
Our latest story dives into how service failures — from clogged lavatories to communication breakdowns — are fueling frustration and eroding brand credibility.
Read how chronic neglect and passenger backlash are turning once-loyal Indian American flyers away:
https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/19/air-india-image-crisis-over-service-failures-on-u-s-routes-465290/

07/18/2025

Over the July 4th weekend, devastating flash floods swept through Texas Hill Country, killing at least 134 people and leaving more than 100 still missing. Many of the victims were young girls at summer camps near the Guadalupe River.

But this wasn’t just a natural disaster. As columnist Frank F Islam, writes in his latest column, the scale of the devastation was made worse by years of ideological attacks on the federal government—and the gutting of key agencies like FEMA and the National Weather Service.

Islam writes: “The Texas floods are a sobering example of what happens when a governing philosophy that prioritizes cost-cutting over capacity-building meets reality.”

This is about more than one flood. It’s about what happens when we systematically dismantle the very institutions designed to protect us.

Read the full column here: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/18/ideology-contributed-to-flood-devastation-in-texas-hill-country-465220/

The Texas Hill Country disaster is not merely about one storm, one agency, or one administration. It is part of a broader, more troubling pattern.

07/13/2025

From TikTok videos to Bollywood vibes to mango lassis, Zohran Kwame Mamdani is rewriting the rules of political campaigning in New York City. With MetroCard yellow and Mets blue posters popping up across bodegas, subway platforms, and coffee carts, Mamdani isn’t just talking about rent, transit, and groceries — he’s showing up where real New Yorkers live, work, and hustle.

Endorsed by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and now the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor, Mamdani could make history as the first Indian American and foreign-born mayor of the city. Read the story by Zofeen Maqsood: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/13/how-zohran-mamdani-rewrote-the-campaign-playbook-464987/

07/10/2025

In a major shift for private markets, platforms like Republic and Robinhood are offering tokenized access to giants like SpaceX and OpenAI, a privilege once reserved for venture capitalists and the ultra-wealthy.

In his latest column, venture capitalist and lawyer Ajay Raju breaks down how tokenization is reshaping the future of finance, enabling everyday investors to get a slice of the private equity pie.

From regulatory shifts to blockchain innovation, this isn’t just financial tech, it’s a democratizing revolution.

Read more about what this means for you, the economy, and the next generation of investing. https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/09/can-an-average-joe-access-shares-of-private-companies-like-openai-spacex-anthropic-464792/

As tokenization continues to evolve, success will depend on striking the right balance between innovation and investor protection

07/08/2025

Thousands of Indian students hoping to study in the U.S. are facing a new, unsettling reality. Even as visa slots reopen after a month-long freeze, the path to a U.S. education now comes with tighter scrutiny, sudden rejections, and an unspoken message: stay quiet, both online and offline.

From last-minute cancellations and administrative holds to fears over social media posts triggering visa denials, students are feeling the pressure, not just to qualify academically, but to conform ideologically.

The American Bazaar speaks to affected students and immigration experts. Read the story: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/08/indian-students-seeking-f-1-j-m-visas-waiting-rejection-464787/

As student visa interviews resume in India, applicants face not just long waits and sudden rejections, but a chilling message: silence and compliance may now be part of the American college experience.

07/07/2025

As of July 1, 2025, Bitcoin’s market cap stands at $2.1 trillion, but that value is spread across a fascinating mix of holders.

From Satoshi Nakamoto’s untouched stash to corporate treasuries like MicroStrategy and Tesla, from U.S. government seizures to global retail investors, the ownership of Bitcoin paints a complex picture of power, access, and decentralization.

New institutional players like BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust have added another layer to the ecosystem, accelerating mainstream adoption through regulated ETFs.

Where is this value held? Who holds the most influence?
And what does the global distribution say about the future of digital money?

R.K. Pillai sheds light: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/07/who-owns-bitcoin-2-trillion-digital-asset-464719/

From anonymous creators and corporate giants to governments and everyday investors, Bitcoin’s value is spread across the globe, but not in the way traditional assets are.

07/06/2025

President Trump’s sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed on July 4, is being hailed by supporters as a tough-on-illegal-immigration win. But buried in its 900 pages are provisions that could upend the lives of legal immigrants — including H‑1B professionals, green card holders, and their families.

- Health care rollbacks
- Remittance taxes
- Increased scrutiny of work visas
- Expanded enforcement powers

From rising uncertainty to potential loss of insurance for over 1.3 million lawfully present immigrants, the impact could be far more severe than headlines suggest.

Read the full story and share your thoughts!

New law cuts health benefits, adds enforcement pressure — and leaves even legal immigrants bracing for impact.

07/06/2025

What is Blockchain — and why does it matter beyond crypto?

Whether you’re curious about how Bitcoin really works or wondering how blockchain is transforming industries from healthcare to real estate, this explainer has you covered.

-- Decentralized
-- Transparent
-- Virtually tamper-proof

From secure voting to smarter supply chains, blockchain is reshaping the future of data and trust. Learn how it works, what makes it secure, and where it's headed next.

Read the full article by R.K. Pillai : https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/06/blockchain-ledger-that-could-reshape-the-world-464695/

07/06/2025

Bitcoin is back in the spotlight — but what’s really behind the hype?

From blockchain technology to its mysterious origins, our latest piece breaks down how Bitcoin works, what gives it value, and whether it’s a game-changing asset or just a high-stakes gamble.

-- Is it digital gold or digital illusion?
-- How does the tech behind it actually work?
-- Why are some calling it the future of money — while others sound the alarm?

Read the full story by R.K. Pillai https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/05/from-climate-to-code-open-source-is-no-longer-optional-464687/

07/05/2025

As the world turns to open-source technology to tackle climate change, digital inequality, and infrastructure gaps, this year’s UN Open Source Week at the UN headquarters in NYC became a powerful showcase for collaboration and innovation.

We spoke with Sujata Tibrewala, a veteran tech leader who has worked with Intel, Cisco, ByteDance, and Ericsson, about what made the 2025 event different — and why open-source tools are no longer just a tech story, but a global public good.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Tibrewala shares:
How youth leaders are using open tech to fight climate change
What “tech neutrality” really means in today’s world
Why governments are hesitant — and what must change
The next big shift open source needs to truly go global

Read the full interview here: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/05/from-climate-to-code-open-source-is-no-longer-optional-464687/