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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.
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Closing Plenary | 2024 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo

The 2024 IC3 Conference and Expo at YashoBhoomi concluded with a powerful plenary, "From Competition to Competence." The session featured "Synergy of Souls," a performance by Lotus Valley International School students illustrating a shift toward mindfulness. IC3 Founder Ganesh Kohli and keynote speaker Gauranga Das Prabhu emphasized replacing comparison with spiritual duty to foster peace through competence. Padma Shri Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayanth further inspired attendees with her journey of balancing public service and classical dance. The event closed with the IC3 Annual Awards, honoring excellence across eight counseling categories dedicated to the mission: Sensitize, Elevate, and Develop.
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Opening Plenary | 2024 Annual IC3 Conference & Expo

The 2024 Annual IC3 Conference at ATLAS SkillTech University opened with the theme "From Competition to Competence." The session featured "Nature’s Tapestry," a fusion dance by students from The Shri Ram Millennium Schools highlighting the balance between extrinsic and intrinsic awareness. Following a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, global leaders including Dr. Indu Shahani and U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti delivered keynote addresses. Supported by Ohio University and other key partners, the plenary set a collaborative tone for the expo, focusing on shifting educational mindsets from rivalry to holistic capability and self-awareness.

Blogs

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.

How University Outreach Teams Can Champion Counseling in Schools

• 06 January, 2026
Students are navigating a world of limitless choices, shifting mobility trends, international opportunities, and rapid technological change. In this environment, counseling in schools has become a cornerstone of student readiness and well-being. Yet many schools, especially in underrepresented regions, continue to struggle with limited resources, understaffed counseling departments, or the absence of structured counseling frameworks altogether.

Students with Learning Disabilities: Why Inclusion Must Go Beyond Access

• 28 January, 2026
When disability is discussed in education, the focus often remains narrowly defined. Physical disabilities tend to dominate public imagination, shaping how institutions design policies, infrastructure, and accommodations. While physical accessibility is essential, this limited understanding overlooks a significant group of students whose challenges are less visible but equally impactful.

Degrees, Jobs, and the Great Mismatch Nobody Is Preparing Students For in 2026

• 09 January, 2026
Career conversations in 2026 sound very different from even five years ago. Students are anxious. Parents are confused. Educators are unsettled. Layoffs dominate headlines. Entry-level roles seem to vanish overnight. Even top students struggle to convert degrees into meaningful employment. The question that keeps resurfacing is deceptively simple. If so many people are looking for work, why do employers still say they cannot find the right talent? At the IC3 Movement, this question matters deeply. Not because it reflects a temporary economic downturn, but because it signals a structural shift in how careers are formed, understood, and sustained.

News & Updates

July 6, 2026

Foreign universities in India: Should you choose an Indian campus over studying abroad? Know the pros & cons

Ritika Singh, Executive Director of the IC3 Movement, highlights that foreign university branch campuses in India maintain the same academic standards and quality benchmarks as their parent institutions. She notes that students graduating from these Indian campuses will receive degrees equivalent to those from the university's home location, with fully aligned curricula and assessment frameworks.
July 3, 2026

"Counselling is an integral part of school education, not an add-on": What CBSE's new policy means for students and schools

In January 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) took a landmark step by making school counselling mandatory across all affiliated schools. "For the first time, we have a policy that unequivocally positions counselling as an integral part of school education, not an add-on," says Ganesh Kohli, founder of the IC3 Movement, which has spent a decade building a global platform for school counselling professionals.
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June 13, 2026

Re-NEET 2026: With A Week To Go, Aspirants Battle Anxiety As Their Future Remains On Hold

The recent decision regarding NEET re-examinations has placed thousands of students in a state of academic limbo. The article delves into the profound emotional toll of this uncertainty, highlighting the anxiety and mounting stress students face while awaiting clarity on their academic future. Alongside the analysis, Ganesh Kohli, Founder - IC3 Movement, provides a vital perspective on navigating these turbulent times. His insights underscore the urgent need for parents, educators, and schools to move beyond the focus on exam outcomes, advocating instead for a holistic approach that prioritizes long-term resilience, well-being, and future readiness.
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June 12, 2026

IC3 at 10: When Information Isn't Enough — Why the World's Educators Are Gathering in Mumbai

The complexity facing students today is real and growing. Artificial intelligence is not only reshaping what careers look like but also opening up entirely new pathways that did not exist a decade ago. "Students today have access to more opportunities and information than ever before," says Ritika Singh, Executive Director, IC3 Movement. "What is becoming increasingly important is ensuring they also have access to thoughtful guidance and support systems that help them navigate these opportunities, and that requires schools, universities, and organizations to come together, engage, and build those bridges collectively."