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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.

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

January 12, 2026

Growing up with AI: Algorithms change the way students learn

Ganesh Kohli, Founder of the IC3 Movement, said progress was already visible but required sustained focus. He pointed to forward-looking policies, improving infrastructure and the strong performance of Indian graduates globally as reinforcing India’s appeal. “The report rightly underscores the importance of academic quality, global collaboration, research opportunities and institutional readiness,” he said, adding that informed counselling would be critical as India builds its international reputation.
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December 17, 2025

Combating Children Burnout: Experts Say Academic Demands, Social Pressures Are The Real Enemies

“Children may not use the word burnout, but they feel its effects: quiet exhaustion, irritability, loss of interest, changes in sleep or energy, or feeling ‘tired all the time.’ These early signs often blend into daily routines, making them easy to miss," Ganesh Kohli, founder of IC3 explains.
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December 5, 2025

Can schools learn before more children die?

India now accounts for one in every nine student suicides in the world. The 2024 IC3 Student Suicide Report warns that deaths are rising sharply, especially among those in middle, secondary, and higher secondary school—the years when pressure peaks and support systems often fail.
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November 28, 2025

Is your child being bullied at school? The hidden signs parents never notice

“Bullying rarely announces itself through loud signals; it often begins with quiet changes such as a child withdrawing from friends, hesitating to go to school, sleeping poorly, or suddenly losing confidence,” says Ganesh Kohli, Founder of IC3 Movement.