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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

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.

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

News & Updates

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March 7, 2026

Preparing students for exams beyond the syllabus

Ganesh Kohli, Founder of the 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.
February 16, 2026

Beyond Marks: Why Counseling Must Become Core Infrastructure In Indian Schools

Ganesh Kohli, Founder of IC3 Movement, reflects IC3’s sustained work over the past decade in building counseling ecosystems across schools and advocating for structured, continuous guidance as a core part of education. He reinforces IC3’s perspective that counselling must move from being an optional or late-stage service to becoming an integral component of school readiness and student well-being.
February 9, 2026

Stress does not begin in exam hall, it builds gradually

Ganesh Kohli, Founder of the IC3 Movement, explores how student stress is cumulative and often begins much before examinations, driven by sustained academic pressure, performance expectations, and uncertainty around future pathways. He highlights that emotional fatigue, lack of clarity, and limited access to structured guidance frequently shape students’ experiences during board exam periods.