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Opening Keynote by Roshni Nadar Malhotra | 5th Annual IC3 Conference

At the 5th Annual IC3 Conference, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCL Technologies & Trustee, Shiv Nadar Foundation was the keynote speaker for the opening plenary. Committee. She is a Trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, which has invested $988 million in nation-building institutions and has driven transformational leadership since inception in 1994. Passionate about wildlife and conservation, Roshni established The Habitats Trust in 2018, which works to protect India’s natural habitats and indigenous species. In recognition of her outstanding work both in business and in philanthropy, Roshni has received several honors and accolades including being featured in "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women" compiled and released by Forbes, in 2020 for the fourth consecutive year.

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Beyond Prestige: How Students Are Redefining “Fit” in a Purpose-Driven World

03 November 2025
For decades, conversations around college fit often circled around rankings, acceptance rates, and name recognition. Counselors, parents, and students alike measured success by proximity to prestige. Yet, a quiet but powerful shift is underway. Across continents and classrooms, students are beginning to ask a deeper question: not just “Where can I get in?” but “Why am I going there?”This evolution in mindset represents one of the most meaningful transformations in modern education. It signals a move from prestige to purpose, from status to substance, and from competition to connection.

The Untapped Power of Governments in Mainstreaming School Counseling

27 October 2025
Have you ever noticed how when schools, communities, NGOs, and government institutions team up, public school counseling begins to shift from aspiration into action? For the IC3 Movement, highlighting these collaborations shows how education policy, public school counseling, and government and education reform can work together with inspiring results.

Career Guidance Isn’t Just for the Privileged

20 October 2025
At the heart of the IC3 Movement lies a simple but profound mission: to bring career and college counseling into every school, for every student, everywhere. This mission challenges an uncomfortable truth that access to good guidance often depends on where you live, what your family earns, or the networks you are born into. For too long, career guidance has been viewed as a luxury, available mostly to those in well-resourced schools or urban centers. IC3 exists to make sure that changes.

Digital Addiction and the Need for Human Guidance in a Hyperconnected World

13 October 2025
Walk into any classroom or hallway today, and you will see students with eyes fixed on their phones, laptops, or tablets. Technology is everywhere, and it is shaping how students learn, connect, and dream about the future. While the digital world offers incredible opportunities, it also raises important questions about balance, well-being, and human connection. This is where counselors, especially career and college counselors, come in. In a hyperconnected world, counselors are not only helping students choose careers and universities. They are also guiding them to use technology wisely, balance screen time, and connect with their true aspirations.

News & Updates

March 11, 2025

Early bird registrations for the 2025 IC3 Annual Conference & Expo are open until March 15

The IC3 Movement has announced that registrations for the 2025 IC3 Annual Conference & Expo are currently open.
March 11, 2025

2025 IC3 Annual Conference and Expo: Focus on Student Success, Mental Health, and Career Readiness

The IC3 Movement has announced that registrations for the 2025 IC3 Annual Conference & Expo are currently open. The event is scheduled for August 20-21 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
February 19, 2025

Time To Talk Day – A Conversation That Can Change Teens’ Lives

According to the IC3 Institute’s report, “Student Suicides: An Epidemic Sweeping India,” student suicides have nearly doubled over the past decade, rising from 6,654 in 2012 to 13,044 in 2022
February 3, 2025

IC3 2025 Regional Forum organized in Bhopal

The 2025 IC3 Regional Forum reached Bhopal, bringing together educators, counselors, and representatives from leading institutions across Madhya Pradesh in the region to discuss the importance of career counseling and student well-being.