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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

Experience IC3 like never before at the 2025 IC3 Annual Conference & Expo

08 June 2025
Education is the foundation of progress, and career and college counseling is the bridge that connects students to their future. The global counseling community has long been committed to ensuring every student can access quality guidance. In 2025, this mission takes center stage in one of the world’s most dynamic cities—Mumbai.

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.

5 ways schools can prioritize mental health

16 January 2025
Community-driven conversations have the power to drive meaningful change in education

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

News & Updates

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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.