Why You Need to Be Your Own Health Advocate?
Learn why becoming your own health advocate is essential to navigate medical decisions confidently, avoid unnecessary treatments, and build informed trust with your doctor for better healthcare outcomes.
Author: Dr Aniruddha Malpani
Dr Aniruddha Malpani, MD, is an IVF specialist and the medical director of Malpani Infertility Clinic in Mumbai. He founded HELP, the world's largest free patient-education library, and Malpani Ventures, an angel fund backing early-stage Indian startups. He has authored several books on patient empowerment and writes here on IVF, entrepreneurship and education.
Should Attendance Be Compulsory For Students Who Pass Their Exams?
Compulsory attendance often measures obedience rather than genuine learning or understanding. If students can demonstrate competence and mastery, forcing physical presence prioritises control over outcomes. Real education prepares independent thinkers—and autonomy, not attendance, is what ultimately builds lifelong learners.
Were the “Good Old School Days” really that good?
Many adults romanticise school days, but today’s students often experience pressure, exhaustion, and loss of curiosity rather than joy. When learning is driven by compulsion, coaching, and constant evaluation, students become compliant instead of curious. Real education begins when children are given autonomy, free time, and ownership of their learning—not just more lectures.
Why Competitive Exams in India Have Become a Farce?
Competitive exams were meant to reward merit, but extreme scarcity has turned them into high-pressure elimination games rather than true measures of learning. While the system may be flawed, students can still succeed by focusing on skills, adaptability, and real-world competence instead of ranks alone. The future will belong not to the best exam-takers—but to the best lifelong learners.
Starfish vs Systems Approach in Education
Helping one child through scholarships feels heroic — but real change happens when we fix the system that fails millions. Instead of rescuing a few “starfish,” we must strengthen learning ecosystems so every child gets the opportunity to thrive. True education reform begins when communities build systems that create independent, self-directed learners at scale.
Starfish vs Systems Approach: FAQs on Real Education Reform
**3-Line Excerpt** Helping individual students through scholarships changes lives—but transforming learning systems changes generations. Real education reform comes from giving every child autonomy, access to powerful learning tools, and the ability to learn independently. Don’t just save a few starfish—build an ocean where every student can thrive.
Intelligent Patients Help Doctors Make Better Use of AI Tools
Healthcare’s real transformation in the AI era will come not from technology alone, but from informed and engaged patients. Intelligent patients use AI to understand their options and collaborate with doctors, leading to safer and more personalised care.
Why did my IVF cycle fail? Why simple questions don’t always have simple answers!
Understanding why an IVF cycle fails is often impossible; instead of seeking extensive testing, patients should focus on patience and persistence, as repeated flawless cycles increase the chances of success despite current medical limitations.
Why Would Edward de Bono Have Loved the ApniPathshala + ApnaPC + Eklavya Ecosystem?
Explore how the ApniPathshala + ApnaPC + Eklavya ecosystem embodies Edward de Bono’s vision by fostering creativity, autonomy, and self-directed learning, transforming education from rote memorization to true thinking skills development.
Why You Should Consider doing a DNA Fingerprint Test After IVF?
A DNA fingerprint test after IVF can confirm your child’s biological origin, protect against unethical clinic practices, and promote transparency in fertility treatments. It’s a crucial step for informed parenting and safeguarding your family’s trust.