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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

The Dropout Dilemma No One Is Talking About

• 11 Novemeber, 2025
Every year, millions of students leave schools and universities not because they lack capability, but because their learning paths fail to align with who they are. Behind each dropout statistic is a story of potential interrupted, of talent that could have thrived if the education system had supported self-awareness and guidance. The dropout crisis is no longer about access alone. It is about alignment. Students around the world are increasingly disengaging from education because they do not see meaning, relevance, or direction in what they are pursuing.

Beyond Prestige: How Students Are Redefining “Fit” in a Purpose-Driven World

• 03 November 2025
For decades, conversations around college fit often circled around rankings, acceptance rates, and name recognition. Counselors, parents, and students alike measured success by proximity to prestige. Yet, a quiet but powerful shift is underway. Across continents and classrooms, students are beginning to ask a deeper question: not just “Where can I get in?” but “Why am I going there?”This evolution in mindset represents one of the most meaningful transformations in modern education. It signals a move from prestige to purpose, from status to substance, and from competition to connection.

The Untapped Power of Governments in Mainstreaming School Counseling

• 27 October 2025
Have you ever noticed how when schools, communities, NGOs, and government institutions team up, public school counseling begins to shift from aspiration into action? For the IC3 Movement, highlighting these collaborations shows how education policy, public school counseling, and government and education reform can work together with inspiring results.

Career Guidance Isn’t Just for the Privileged

• 20 October 2025
At the heart of the IC3 Movement lies a simple but profound mission: to bring career and college counseling into every school, for every student, everywhere. This mission challenges an uncomfortable truth that access to good guidance often depends on where you live, what your family earns, or the networks you are born into. For too long, career guidance has been viewed as a luxury, available mostly to those in well-resourced schools or urban centers. IC3 exists to make sure that changes.

News & Updates

Career Counseling
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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.
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Career Counseling
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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."
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