Media & Press
Featured in major publications, podcasts, and media outlets for work on immigration, AI, and endurance athletics.
Featured Press
India's H-1B visa holders and the impact of new fees on skilled workers
2025Coverage on immigration and the American Dream
2025OpenAI employees and the unique risks faced by visa holders in tech
2023Indians locked out of the American Dream
2024How getting laid off put Atal Agarwal on the path of becoming an Ironman
Feature StoryPodcast Appearances
"With Love Atal"
"Founder of OpenSphere"
"The Ironman fighting for Indian immigrant rights"
"Founder of OpenSphere"
"Journey from depression to Ironman"
"Science and Spirituality with Brian and Atal"
"Journey to be an Ironman"
"The Advocating Immigrant"
Awards & Recognition
Young Alumni Achiever Award
IIT Kharagpur, 2023
Recognized for outstanding achievements as a young alumni of IIT Kharagpur.
Breaking Barriers
IIT KGP Foundation
Featured article on the IIT Kharagpur Foundation website.
The Yogic Avabodha
KGP Chronicle
Feature story in the KGP Chronicle exploring the intersection of yoga and personal growth.
Adieu KGP
Medium - SWG IIT KGP
A farewell tribute published by the Student Welfare Group at IIT Kharagpur.
My Writing
Why CEO of Google - Sundar Pichai replied to my email?
The story of how persistence and the right message led to an unexpected response from one of tech's biggest CEOs.
Day 0/60 - Layoffs everywhere - how did I survive?
Navigating layoffs as an immigrant on a visa and turning adversity into opportunity.
Media Inquiries
For press inquiries, interviews, or speaking opportunities, please reach out.