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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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A Counselor’s Guide to Thriving in Challenging Parent Conversations

18 December, 2025
In every generation of education, some moments reshape how schools understand families, communities, and the shared responsibility of guiding young people. In 2026, counselors across the world will be experiencing one of those moments. Family dynamics are changing, stress levels are rising, and expectations from schools are higher than ever. As a result, challenging parent conversations have become a natural part of a counselor’s work.

The Rise of Alternative Study Destinations Beyond the Big Four

05 December, 2025
For years, conversations in counseling offices revolved around a familiar set of study-abroad destinations. The United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada shaped global student aspirations in predictable ways. The “Big Four” were not just destinations; they were icons. They were where families assumed the best opportunities could be found, and where students imagined the beginning of successful global careers.

Dear AI, Let’s Talk About Career Guidance

21 November 2025
In classrooms, libraries, and living rooms across the world, students are turning to artificial intelligence for advice about their futures. They ask questions like “What job suits me best?” or “Which college should I apply to?” AI platforms respond instantly, offering data, probabilities, and lists of trending career paths.It feels empowering to have answers at your fingertips. But behind this convenience lies a growing question. Can a machine really understand the complexity of human choices?At the IC3 Movement, we believe technology can assist, but not replace, the art of human guidance. Because while algorithms can predict, counselors can perceive. They bring conversation, context, and care to decisions that shape lives.

The Dropout Dilemma No One Is Talking About

11 Novemeber, 2025
Every year, millions of students leave schools and universities not because they lack capability, but because their learning paths fail to align with who they are. Behind each dropout statistic is a story of potential interrupted, of talent that could have thrived if the education system had supported self-awareness and guidance. The dropout crisis is no longer about access alone. It is about alignment. Students around the world are increasingly disengaging from education because they do not see meaning, relevance, or direction in what they are pursuing.

News & Updates

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October 15, 2025

Being a musician could save your child’s life

The Indian parent is obsessed with making their kids doctors and engineers, betting everything on a “safe” career. But Chandrapur MBBS aspirant Anurag Borkar’s recent suicide raises the question: Just how safe can a profession be if your child feels trapped in it?
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October 12, 2025

News World Mental Health Day 2025: Combating the mental health crisis in Indian teens

Ahead of World Mental Health Day 2025, here’s a closer look at why India’s teens are feeling more anxious, uncertain, and unheard than ever before
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October 3, 2025

Will early intervention help reduce India's 8.1% share of student suicide deaths?

Student suicides in India have reached alarming levels, with over 13,800 cases reported in 2023, the highest in a decade, as per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2023 report. Experts and educators stress that academic pressure, emotional stress, and lack of accessible counselling are key factors, highlighting the urgent need for supportive interventions in schools and homes.
September 22, 2025

Counselling should be integrated into school culture and not treated as add-on service

While Tele-MANAS provides support, academic pressure, career uncertainty, and mental health challenges cannot be solved by one counsellor alone, writes Ganesh Kohli