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Fireside Chat with Roshni Nadar Malhotra & Shikhar Malhotra

Join Roshni Nadar Malhotra, philanthropist and the chairperson of HCL Technologies and Shikhar Malhotra, CEO & Vice-Chairman of HCL Healthcare for an insightful fireside chat hosted by the IC3 Movement. In this discussion, they reflect on their personal educational journeys—highlighting how sports and extracurriculars shaped their leadership styles. The conversation dives deep into the balance between standardized testing and holistic growth, the importance of "democratizing" career exposure, and why resilience is the most critical skill for the future workforce.

Blogs

The Cure That Failed: Why "Learnacy" is the Only Survival Skill for the 21st Century

02 May 2026
By Swagat Yadav, Founder of One Young India The blog argues that modern education is outdated because it prepares students for a static world, while reality is rapidly evolving due to forces like AI and global complexity. Instead of treating education as a one-time acquisition of knowledge, it should focus on “Learnacy”—the ability to continuously learn, unlearn, and relearn. To build future-ready individuals, the author highlights three key approaches: experiential learning (learning by doing), interdisciplinary thinking (blending multiple fields), and mentorship (collaborative, humility-driven guidance). Ultimately, the piece emphasizes that success in the future will depend not on what we know, but on how well we adapt, rethink, and keep learning.

Expanding Pathways Beyond the Traditional Degree

13 March 2026
For generations, education systems around the world have quietly promoted a single definition of success. Work hard, earn good grades, attend university, and follow a fixed and linear career path. While this route has opened doors for many students, it has also created a narrow narrative. One that unintentionally sidelines learners whose strengths lie in applied skills, hands-on problem solving, or technical expertise. At the same time, according to the World Manufacturing Foundation, 74% of companies report an acute shortage of skilled workers. Ironically, youth unemployment remains high in many regions, even as jobs go unfilled. This disconnect raises an important question.What if success was never meant to follow just one path? Vocational education offers an interesting alternate direction, not as a backup plan, but as a purposeful, respected, and future-ready pathway into meaningful work.

A Decade of Counseling Legacy: The 10th Annual IC3 Conference & Expo Heads to Mumbai

13 March 2026
In the world of education, a decade represents more than just a passage of time; it marks a generation of students guided, thousands of careers launched, and a global shift in how we perceive the transition from high school to the rest of life. As we look toward August 2026, the global education community is preparing for a milestone ten years in the making.

Fire in the Mountain & Scrapbook Soul

02 February, 2026
The dust has settled at the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) campus, but the momentum generated at the first-ever IC3 Regional Conference – South Asia is only just beginning. Held from 23 to 24 January 2026, this landmark event brought together 161 delegates for an immersive residential experience designed to rethink the future of student guidance.

News & Updates

July 24, 2025

IC3 Movement Invites Educators to Register for the Biggest Global Conference on Counseling and Career Readiness

IC3 Conferences Have Impacted Over 3.3 Million Students Across 104 Countries. “Counseling as a Culture” to be the Central Theme for IC3’s 2025 Conference. Third Edition of Student Suicides Report and Fifth Student Quest Survey to be Released
July 9, 2025

शिक्षा मंत्रालय के सर्वे में चौंकाने वाले खुलासे, क्या है New Education Policy, क्या है चुनौतियां?

शिक्षा का स्तर बच्चों की समझ से तय होता है इसलिए सिलेबस नहीं Subjects पर बच्चों की पकड़ जरुरी है. तो आज बात एजुकेशन सिस्टम की परख की. तो क्या कहता है बच्चों की समझ का गुणा-गणित, रियलिटी चेक के टेबल टेस्ट में हमारा स्कूली शिक्षा का सिस्टम कहां ठहरता है. आज इसी मुद्दे पर बात करेंगे. दरअसल स्कूली शिक्षा की क्वालिटी को जांचने के लिए शिक्षा मंत्रालय ने देशभर के सरकारी, प्राइवेट और सहायता प्राप्त स्कूलों में एक सर्वे कराया जिसमें कई दिलचस्प बातें सामने आईं. इस सर्वे के नतीजों पर हम चर्चा करेंगे. साथ ही जानेंगे कि इस रियलिटी स्टेट में हमारा एजुकेशन सिस्टम कहां पास हुआ और कहां फेल. साथ ही बात NEP (new Education Policy ) की भी करेंगे जिसमें किताबी शिक्षा से ज्याद प्रोफेशन्ल और बच्चों के ओवर ऑल devolopment पर बात हो रही है.
June 18, 2025

“Inclusion is not just a concept, it is a lived reality every educator must build.” Aamir Khan

Mr. Khan and Mr. Ganesh Kohli, Founder of IC3 Movement, discuss the role of storytelling and counselling in our learning environment. Mr. Khan shares personal experiences and calls for empathy-driven education systems. Conversation highlights the importance of mental health, neurodiversity, and early interventions through a counselling-led approach
May 27, 2025

How are Harvard students coping with Trump's sudden visa order?

A sudden US policy shift targeting international students at Harvard has left many in shock and scrambling for options. With academic dreams and career plans hanging in the balance, students are calling for urgent support and clarity.