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Fireside Chat with Roshni Nadar Malhotra & Shikhar Malhotra

Join Roshni Nadar Malhotra, philanthropist and the chairperson of HCL Technologies and Shikhar Malhotra, CEO & Vice-Chairman of HCL Healthcare for an insightful fireside chat hosted by the IC3 Movement. In this discussion, they reflect on their personal educational journeys—highlighting how sports and extracurriculars shaped their leadership styles. The conversation dives deep into the balance between standardized testing and holistic growth, the importance of "democratizing" career exposure, and why resilience is the most critical skill for the future workforce.

Blogs

Manifesting Your Life in 5 Profound Steps | Ashwin Srisailam

09 June 2025
Every breath you take is a silent testament to the wonder of existence. Whether you are wide awake or deep in slumber, your body performs its duties with unwavering precision, ensuring your survival.This unceasing rhythm of life is the foundation of a silent symphony—a melody of moments often overlooked in the cacophony of daily distractions. Did you know that you make 35,000 decisions each day? From seemingly trivial choices to pivotal life-altering ones, each decision shapes your story.

5 ways schools can prioritize mental health

16 January 2025
Community-driven conversations have the power to drive meaningful change in education

Building Futures in the Middle East

29 January 2025
The Middle East stands at a critical juncture, with nearly half of its population under the age of 24, this youthful demographic has immense potential to drive positive change

Competition to Competence: How 3 Gunas (गुण) teach you valuable lessons from Bhagavat Gita | Gauranga Das

08 February 2025
The 2024 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo was honored to host Gauranga Das as the Guest of Honour, where he shared profound insights on life and personal development through the lens of the Bhagavad Gita.

News & Updates

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March 7, 2026

Preparing students for exams beyond the syllabus

Ganesh Kohli, Founder of the IC3 Movement, highlights the importance of emotional readiness alongside academic preparation during the board examination season, bringing attention to the growing pressure students face beyond the syllabus in this authored article.
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March 3, 2026

Why are female students reporting higher stress and anxiety levels than their male counterparts in schools?

The IC3 Student Well-being Pulse Report (2025), drawing on responses from students across schools, exposes a widening gender gap in stress, anxiety, and emotional security. Nearly 1 in 3 female students rarely or never feel calm and relaxed, compared to about 1 in 4 boys, according to the IC3 report.
February 16, 2026

Beyond Marks: Why Counseling Must Become Core Infrastructure In Indian Schools

Ganesh Kohli, Founder of IC3 Movement, reflects IC3’s sustained work over the past decade in building counseling ecosystems across schools and advocating for structured, continuous guidance as a core part of education. He reinforces IC3’s perspective that counselling must move from being an optional or late-stage service to becoming an integral component of school readiness and student well-being.
February 9, 2026

Stress does not begin in exam hall, it builds gradually

Ganesh Kohli, Founder of the IC3 Movement, explores how student stress is cumulative and often begins much before examinations, driven by sustained academic pressure, performance expectations, and uncertainty around future pathways. He highlights that emotional fatigue, lack of clarity, and limited access to structured guidance frequently shape students’ experiences during board exam periods.