insights

IC3 Dialogues

Play icon

Why Southeast Asia is the New Hub for Creative Innovation & Education

Dr. Rodrigo, Chairperson of the International General Education Program at Bangkok University, and Ritika Singh, Executive Director - The IC3 Movement, discuss Thailand's emergence as an affordable and diverse hub for global higher education. Their conversation explores Bangkok University's commitment to experiential learning, entrepreneurial mindsets, and building the critical skills needed for an AI-driven world. Ultimately, the discussion highlights how studying in this dynamic environment can transform students into independent, globally-ready professionals.
Play icon

Unlearning Education: How to Stay Relevant in a Rapidly Changing World

In this candid conversation, Ronnie Screwvala, Chairperson & Co-Founder - upGrad, joins Ganesh Kohli, Founder of the IC3 Movement, to share his unique journey of resilience across diverse fields. He challenges conventional thinking in academia, emphasizing the need for educators to reinvent their approach, embrace vulnerability, and foster open-minded conversations. By redefining success away from short-term grades and shifting the focus to how students evolve over the next decade, the discussion highlights the ultimate importance of long-term life and career readiness. It serves as a compelling call to action for educators to move from clinical instruction to a dynamic framework centered on genuine connection and action-oriented learning.

Blogs

The City of Dreams, the Conference of Purpose

• 21 July 2025
After six years, the IC3 Movement is coming home, and there is no place better for it than Mumbai. On 20 & 21 August 2025, the global education and counseling community will gather at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) for the 2025 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo, in a city that perfectly reflects our vision: dynamic, diverse, and forward-looking.

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.

Students & Counselors - A Match Made in Silicon

• 07 June 2025
How do students and counselors harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) differently in career and college guidance? 

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

August 28, 2025

Sleepless & stressed: How serious is India's teen mental health crisis?

The 2025 Student Well-being Pulse Report by IC3 Institute and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has revealed a disturbing picture of teenage life in India.
Wellbeing
3
 mins
August 22, 2025

1 in 5 students rarely feel calm, motivated or excited about life, 40% do not know where to seek help in school for mental well-being: Report

Three out of four Grade XII students are sleep-deprived due to academic pressure and overthinking, reveals IC3 Student Suicide Report 2025
Wellbeing
2
 mins
August 22, 2025

Isolation, screens, and silence: Dangerous ways students cope with stress

Indian students facing academic pressure mostly cope through distractions like gaming and binge-watching. Experts warn this avoidance worsens mental health and call for better counselling access and stigma reduction.
August 11, 2025

Student suicides are surging in India: Here's how to fix it

India faces a concerning rise in student suicides, prompting the Supreme Court to mandate mental health support in educational institutions. Experts emphasize integrating mental well-being and career guidance into the school system. They advocate for early intervention, comprehensive career exposure, and a supportive school culture to equip students for life's challenges.