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Does Union Budget 2025 dive into India’s education needs? IC3 breaks it down for you!

• 04 February 2025
From school infrastructure to digital learning and career readiness, does this budget pave the way for a brighter future? Let’s dive in.

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

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April 20, 2026

Rote to reasoning: How CBSE is resetting the way students think, learn and grow

The upcoming 2026-27 CBSE curriculum is shifting away from rote memorization toward competency-based education that prioritizes reasoning, adaptability, and critical thinking. Ganesh Kohli, the founder of the IC3 Movement, outlines the critical impact and practical challenges of these changes. He highlights that the new competency-based system corrects a long-standing flaw in education & If implemented thoughtfully, it will deepen cognitive learning, but if treated as mere compliance, it will only add pressure.
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April 6, 2026

Beyond Screen Time: Are We Ignoring the Real Crisis in India’s Social Media Debate?

Ganesh Kohli, founder of IC3 Movement, highlights how the current discourse needs to move beyond surface-level metrics and address the underlying impact of social media on student well-being, identity, and decision-making. He further emphasizes the need for a more balanced and informed approach - one that involves educators, parents, and institutions working together to build awareness, resilience, and responsible digital engagement among students.
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March 7, 2026

Preparing students for exams beyond the syllabus

Ganesh Kohli, Founder of IC3 Movement, highlights the importance of emotional readiness alongside academic preparation during the board examination season, bringing attention to the growing pressure students face beyond the syllabus in this authored article.
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March 3, 2026

Why are female students reporting higher stress and anxiety levels than their male counterparts in schools?

The IC3 Student Well-being Pulse Report (2025), drawing on responses from students across schools, exposes a widening gender gap in stress, anxiety, and emotional security. Nearly 1 in 3 female students rarely or never feel calm and relaxed, compared to about 1 in 4 boys, according to the IC3 report.