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Why Southeast Asia is the New Hub for Creative Innovation & Education

Dr. Rodrigo, Chairperson of the International General Education Program at Bangkok University, and Ritika Singh, Executive Director - The IC3 Movement, discuss Thailand's emergence as an affordable and diverse hub for global higher education. Their conversation explores Bangkok University's commitment to experiential learning, entrepreneurial mindsets, and building the critical skills needed for an AI-driven world. Ultimately, the discussion highlights how studying in this dynamic environment can transform students into independent, globally-ready professionals.
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Unlearning Education: How to Stay Relevant in a Rapidly Changing World

In this candid conversation, Ronnie Screwvala, Chairperson & Co-Founder - upGrad, joins Ganesh Kohli, Founder of the IC3 Movement, to share his unique journey of resilience across diverse fields. He challenges conventional thinking in academia, emphasizing the need for educators to reinvent their approach, embrace vulnerability, and foster open-minded conversations. By redefining success away from short-term grades and shifting the focus to how students evolve over the next decade, the discussion highlights the ultimate importance of long-term life and career readiness. It serves as a compelling call to action for educators to move from clinical instruction to a dynamic framework centered on genuine connection and action-oriented learning.
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Skill Set vs. Industry: How to Choose Your Creative Path

Are you trying to "manicure" the perfect career path for yourself or your child? In this insightful conversation with Ganesh Kohli, Founder of IC3 Movement, Chaitanya Chinchlikar, Vice President, CTO & Emerging Media Head - Whistling Woods International, explains why curiosity - not just courage - is the ultimate driver of success in the modern world. Together, they discuss the transformation of creative education, the importance of curiosity in career development, and how institutions can stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Explore the intersection of business, craft, and technology as they deconstruct the silos traditionally found in school education. Learn how institutions can stay relevant by "coming back from the future" to prepare students for careers that don't even exist yet.
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Are Degrees Enough Anymore? Preparing Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow

Education is evolving faster than ever. For generations, students followed a familiar path: choose a stream, earn a degree, and build a career. Today, that formula is being rewritten. Careers are becoming more dynamic, interdisciplinary, and skills-driven, requiring students to adapt, experiment, and continuously learn. In this episode of the IC3 Conversations, Ganesh Kohli, Founder - IC3 Movement, is joined by Dr. Indu Shahani, Founding President and Chancellor of ATLAS SkillTech University, to explore what education must look like in a world where careers are no longer linear and the most exciting opportunities often exist at the intersection of multiple disciplines.

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."