George P J | The Man Who Sings Hope
George “Jutten” doesn’t just sing songs; he creates connection. From Fort Kochi’s busy streets to government school classrooms, his life’s work is helping people heal through music, empathy, and conversation.
George P J | The Man Who Sings Hope
George “Jutten” doesn’t just sing songs; he creates connection. From Fort Kochi’s busy streets to government school classrooms, his life’s work is helping people heal through music, empathy, and conversation.
Maya P S | Keeping Fugdo Alive
For years, Fugdo survived quietly inside courtyards and community gatherings. Today, thanks to Maya P S and a collective of Kudumbi women, the centuries-old ritual dance is finding new audiences while holding on to its roots.
Rohit Sharma | Justice Reimagined
What if justice didn’t begin in courtrooms, but in classrooms, small cities, towns and everyday lives? Through Awaaz Leadership Labs, Rohit Sharma is helping young law students across India turn local problems into powerful youth-led solutions.
Ponnu Sanjeev | Building a Safer Stage
Through Thudippu, the institution she co-founded in Kochi, Ponnu Sanjeev is trying to build something radically different: a dance space rooted in safety, dignity, and care.
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Shilanjani is a Germany and Netherlands-based academic, unfolding myths of indigenous societies and scribbling research notes in Bengali. Her research has involved travelling with Bengal’s Bauls and farming with Odisha’s Bodo Porojas. Here, we talk about folk music, culture, and her academics.
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