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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.
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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.
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Skill Set vs. Industry: How to Choose Your Creative Path

Are you trying to "manicure" the perfect career path for yourself or your child? In this insightful conversation with Ganesh Kohli, Founder of IC3 Movement, Chaitanya Chinchlikar, Vice President, CTO & Emerging Media Head - Whistling Woods International, explains why curiosity - not just courage - is the ultimate driver of success in the modern world. Together, they discuss the transformation of creative education, the importance of curiosity in career development, and how institutions can stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Explore the intersection of business, craft, and technology as they deconstruct the silos traditionally found in school education. Learn how institutions can stay relevant by "coming back from the future" to prepare students for careers that don't even exist yet.
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Are Degrees Enough Anymore? Preparing Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow

Education is evolving faster than ever. For generations, students followed a familiar path: choose a stream, earn a degree, and build a career. Today, that formula is being rewritten. Careers are becoming more dynamic, interdisciplinary, and skills-driven, requiring students to adapt, experiment, and continuously learn. In this episode of the IC3 Conversations, Ganesh Kohli, Founder - IC3 Movement, is joined by Dr. Indu Shahani, Founding President and Chancellor of ATLAS SkillTech University, to explore what education must look like in a world where careers are no longer linear and the most exciting opportunities often exist at the intersection of multiple disciplines.

Blogs

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

5 ways schools can prioritize mental health

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

IC3 in Mumbai: A Homecoming to the City of Dreams

• 03 February 2025
The 10-year journey of IC3 and its connection with Mumbai .. How we are back to our home ground with ACE in Mumbai & linking the 1st RF Navi Mumbai

News & Updates

June 12, 2026

International education for Indians: A transition from 'study abroad' to 'global education'

Are Indian students changing how they look at international education? This well-researched feature dives into the shift from the traditional "study abroad" dream to a modern focus on ROI, flexibility, and employability. Backed by data and expert insights from Executive Director, IC3 Movement - Ritika Singh, discover how strategic counseling is helping students navigate the new global learning landscape.
May 27, 2026

Making sense of the recent changes in the CBSE curriculum

The article, authored by Ganesh Kohli, Founder of IC3 Movement, examines the broader significance of CBSE’s 2026–27 curriculum reforms and highlights how the education system is gradually shifting from rote learning towards competency-based learning, critical thinking, adaptability, and real-world application of knowledge. It further explores the growing role of AI literacy, interdisciplinary learning, and student flexibility within the evolving education landscape.
May 18, 2026

Ministry of Education's Career Cards initiative for Children with Special Needs (CwSN)

The article, authored by Ganesh Kohli - Founder of IC3 Movement, highlights that the Ministry of Education's introduction of Career Cards for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) under NEP 2020 is a significant step towards inclusive education, bringing structured career guidance into every learner's journey. It emphasises that schools integrating these tools into regular learning will be better positioned to support students, helping them explore options, understand their strengths, and make informed choices with confidence.
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May 13, 2026

The NEET cancellation has turned lakhs of homes into pressure cookers, again

“Students preparing for NEET spend one to two years in an intense high-pressure cycle,” says Ganesh Kohli, founder of IC3 (International Career and College Counselling). “When that fixed goal is suddenly removed, it creates a psychological vacuum — a loss of control, structure, and purpose.”