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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

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.

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.

News & Updates

October 24, 2025

The IC3 Regional Conference, South Asia

The IC3 Regional Conference, South Asia, will be held for school leaders, counsellors, and teachers, on January 23-24, 2026 at O.P. Jindal Global University. The theme is Looking Deeply – From Information to Insight. All schools and colleges can participate.
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October 16, 2025

IC3 Brings Educators Back to Campus to Reconnect, Reflect, and Reimagine Counseling IC3 Brings Educators Back to Campus to Reconnect, Reflect, and Reimagine Counseling

The IC3 Regional Conference, South Asia—the only Regional Conference being held in India this year—will take place on 23–24 January 2026 at O.P. Jindal Global University. Centered on the theme “Looking Deeply – From Information to Insight,” this first-of-its-kind residential experience offers educators a unique opportunity to reconnect.
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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