Insights from Dr. Aniruddha Malpani

The Independent Learning Playbook

Explore conversations, FAQs, and field notes on dismantling the factory coaching mindset and building curious, self-directed JEE aspirants with AI tutors.

What IndianPotholes.com Taught Me About Shipping Early, Caring Deeply, And Living With An Unfinished Project

What IndianPotholes.com Taught Me About Shipping Early, Caring Deeply, And Living With An Unfinished Project

Roshan Singh4 December 20259 min read

A personal story about building India's first pothole tracking platform, the fears of launching publicly, fixing production bugs on tea breaks, and why unfinished projects can shape you more than perfect ones.

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How I Ended Up Working With Dr Malpani

How I Ended Up Working With Dr Malpani

Roshan Singh30 November 20258 min read

A long, honest story about fear, luck, talent, chance, growth, and a man who changed my life. From night shift call center employee to Entrepreneur in Residence at Malpani Ventures.

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AI Tutor vs Commercial Coaching Classes – Which Helps Students Learn Better?

AI Tutor vs Commercial Coaching Classes – Which Helps Students Learn Better?

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani15 November 20254 min read

A comprehensive Q&A exploring why AI tutors are transforming education and replacing expensive, overcrowded coaching classes.

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AI Tutor vs. Commercial Coaching Classes: A Conversation Between Two Students

AI Tutor vs. Commercial Coaching Classes: A Conversation Between Two Students

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani15 November 20256 min read

Two classmates compare their learning journeys – one trapped in expensive coaching chaos, the other thriving with an AI tutor at home.

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AI Tutor vs. Commercial Tuitions: A Conversation Between Two Parents

AI Tutor vs. Commercial Tuitions: A Conversation Between Two Parents

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani15 November 20255 min read

Two parents debate expensive coaching vs AI tutors, discovering how technology is making quality education affordable, accessible, and joyful.

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AI Tutors vs Commercial Tuitions: What do school teachers think?

AI Tutors vs Commercial Tuitions: What do school teachers think?

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani15 November 20256 min read

Two teachers share their frustration with commercial coaching and discover how AI tutors are bringing back the joy of learning for students.

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AI Powered Microtools for JEE Students: What We Offer – and What's Coming Next

AI Powered Microtools for JEE Students: What We Offer – and What's Coming Next

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani3 November 20255 min read

Discover the bite-sized AI learning assistants helping JEE students master concepts independently. From question solvers to adaptive practice generators, see what's available now and what's coming soon.

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Why the ApniPathshala + Eklavya Combo Is India's Most Powerful Learning Revolution

Why the ApniPathshala + Eklavya Combo Is India's Most Powerful Learning Revolution

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani3 November 20255 min read

Discover how the high-tech, high-touch model combining ApniPathshala community learning pods with Eklavya AI tutoring is creating a generation of self-directed learners and transforming Indian education.

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From Slates to Books to AI Tutors – The Evolution of Learning

From Slates to Books to AI Tutors – The Evolution of Learning

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani3 November 20255 min read

Education has evolved from slates to books to AI tutors. Discover how AI-powered learning is democratizing education and creating self-directed learners across India.

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How ApniPathshala and Eklavya Are Transforming Education by Putting Students First

How ApniPathshala and Eklavya Are Transforming Education by Putting Students First

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani3 November 20255 min read

Discover how the high-touch, high-tech model of ApniPathshala learning pods and Eklavya AI tutoring is creating self-directed learners for just ₹199/month – making world-class education accessible to every Indian student.

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Why Good Grades Don’t Guarantee a Good Job

Why Good Grades Don’t Guarantee a Good Job

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani30 October 20255 min read

A frustrated graduate discovers why degrees fall short and how self-directed learning builds employable skills.

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Why Parents Should Stop Sending Their Children to Coaching Class Prisons

Why Parents Should Stop Sending Their Children to Coaching Class Prisons

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani29 October 20255 min read

An anxious parent and Dr. Malpani unpack the toll of marathon commutes and why AI tutors let students learn safely at home.

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Why India Has Too Few Entrepreneurs - and Too Many Exam-Takers

Why India Has Too Few Entrepreneurs - and Too Many Exam-Takers

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani28 October 20255 min read

A candid exchange on how exam-obsessed schooling drains India's entrepreneurial spark and how AI tutors restore agency.

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Coaching Class Chaos vs AI Tutor Calm

Coaching Class Chaos vs AI Tutor Calm

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani27 October 20255 min read

Two JEE aspirants compare the anxiety of factory coaching with the freedom of an adaptive AI tutor built for deep understanding.

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Why Coaching Classes Are Making Students Dumber (and Poorer)

Why Coaching Classes Are Making Students Dumber (and Poorer)

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani26 October 20254 min read

A blunt FAQ that dismantles the coaching-industrial complex and lays out how AI tutors build curiosity, not compliance.

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How Can Students Prepare for JEE Without Coaching?

How Can Students Prepare for JEE Without Coaching?

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani25 October 20255 min read

A parent and Dr. Malpani unpack why discipline comes from ownership, and how AI tutors give JEE aspirants structure without the coaching grind.

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Why the Best Teacher Isn’t a Person - It’s a System That Helps Students Learn for Themselves

Why the Best Teacher Isn’t a Person - It’s a System That Helps Students Learn for Themselves

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani24 October 20255 min read

A veteran educator and Dr. Malpani explore how AI tutors liberate teachers from factory-style instruction and spark self-directed learners.

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Why Indian Graduates Struggle to Think for Themselves

Why Indian Graduates Struggle to Think for Themselves

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani23 October 20255 min read

A frank dialogue on how rote-first coaching creates compliant graduates-and why autonomous, AI-guided learning rebuilds real problem solving.

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