The American dream and India’s opportunity: A debate with Anand Narasimhan and Rahul Shivshankar

In this lively 25-minute CNN-News18 interview, Vivek Wadhwa debates why Indians still pursue the American dream, how decades-long green card queues trap skilled workers, and whether India can offer better opportunities. Anand Narasimhan and Rahul Shivshankar challenge him on quality of life, education, housing, and his own family’s decision to remain in America.

Drawing on his experience moving Vionix’s R&D to India, Wadhwa makes the case for India’s scientific and engineering talent—and calls for research labs, support for returning entrepreneurs, and a startup visa to turn America’s restrictions into India’s opportunity.