Is the Indian School System Failing Our Kids’ Curiosity?

I've been thinking a lot lately about the way our schools are shaping, or rather, misshaping, our children's minds. It's a topic that hits home for me, not jus...

The Hard Truths I Tell My IVF Patients, and Why Founders Need Them Too

I met a couple last week who came into my clinic with that mixture of hope and fear that I've seen countless times before. They had been trying to conceive f...

When My Son’s Curiosity Outshines Any AI Tutor’s Scripted Lessons

When My Son's Curiosity Outshines Any AI Tutor's Scripted Lessons I've often found that the most profound insights come not from the lectures I deliver or th...

AI Systems vs My Fertility Patients’ Resilience: Unmasking True Strength

I've been contemplating a curious parallel that's been forming in my mind, one that bridges the seemingly disparate worlds of fertility treatment and artific...

Why I Value Emotional Intelligence Over Business Plans in Startup Pitches

As an angel investor, I've sat through more startup pitches than I can count. Some come with meticulously crafted business plans, filled with impressive grap...

The Day I Realized Every Failed IVF Cycle is a New Beginning

I've been in the field of IVF for quite some time now, and one particular encounter stands out as a profound reminder of the cyclical nature of both failure ...

Helping Your Children Learn: What Parents Need to Know

A series for worried Indian parents: how to trust your child's curiosity, support learning at home, and worry less about marks and coaching.

If You Remember Only This

I remember a quiet evening a few weeks ago when my daughter, usually bustling with energy and eager to fill every moment with activity, approached me with a ...

A Last Word for the Series

I'm sitting at my desk, surrounded by the usual chaos of papers, notes, and the odd coffee cup, when it hits me: this series of posts has been quite the jour...

A Note on Holt, and on This Adaptation

I sat on the balcony, overlooking the cacophony of an Indian street, sipping chai from a nearby stall, and contemplating the educational landscape our childr...