The path from a fiction lover to a teacher was filled with unimaginable twists and turns. Yet through years of community service, leadership in church initiatives and her work as a stitching faculty member at aikyam, Mary has quietly reinvented herself.
Here, we sit down to chat with Aparna for whom loving an artform to the point of constant, perpetual self-exploration is a way of life.
Britto Vincent never planned to become a Chavittunadakam artist. But an unexpected opportunity set him on a path that would make him a performer, writer and guardian of one of Kerala’s most treasured art forms.
The path from a fiction lover to a teacher was filled with unimaginable twists and turns. Yet through years of community service, leadership in church initiatives and her work as a stitching faculty member at aikyam, Mary has quietly reinvented herself.
Here, we sit down to chat with Aparna for whom loving an artform to the point of constant, perpetual self-exploration is a way of life.
Britto Vincent never planned to become a Chavittunadakam artist. But an unexpected opportunity set him on a path that would make him a performer, writer and guardian of one of Kerala’s most treasured art forms.
When life put her dreams on hold, Shabana never imagined she would one day be known across her community for the difference she makes. Her journey is a story of second chances, self-belief, and finding purpose through service to others.
aikyam fellows inspire actions on important & urgent needs of the planet and underserved communities.
Art is not just what she does; it is who she is. Meet Shilpa, a designer by profession and an artist at heart, who dreams of making a name for herself one day.
Sit down with us for a chat with Jasentha chechi, a combination of unbeatable cooking skills, grit, and experience – and yes, a bundle of laughter.
When the urge to question meets the eagerness to learn and act, exceptional changes are born. Meet Kadeeja, a concoction of empathy, curiosity, and determination.
It takes resilience to push an artform’s boundaries and open it up for aspiring artists. Here, we meet Anjali Thudippu whose work embodies precisely this.
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.
Ramya Sundararajan is someone who turned around her entire career to be of service to society. An idealistic teacher with clear perspectives on social structures, Ramya is a pleasure to talk with. Read on to sneak a peek into her early life, work, and vision.
What if I told you that a spiritual society staunchly protests societal inequities through songs? A community leading a lifestyle deviant from mainstream society and sainthood alike. Read on to learn about the Bauls of Bengal through a conversation with Sumanta Das Baul and his family.
A resilient and focused woman whose efforts have spurred hundreds of children to dream, Nasmina talks to aikyam about her life, dreams, and iLab.
It takes resilience to push an artform’s boundaries and open it up for aspiring artists. Here, we meet Anjali Thudippu whose work embodies precisely this.
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.
What if I told you that a spiritual society staunchly protests societal inequities through songs? A community leading a lifestyle deviant from mainstream society and sainthood alike. Read on to learn about the Bauls of Bengal through a conversation with Sumanta Das Baul and his family.
When the urge to question meets the eagerness to learn and act, exceptional changes are born. Meet Kadeeja, a concoction of empathy, curiosity, and determination.
Ramya Sundararajan is someone who turned around her entire career to be of service to society. An idealistic teacher with clear perspectives on social structures, Ramya is a pleasure to talk with. Read on to sneak a peek into her early life, work, and vision.
A resilient and focused woman whose efforts have spurred hundreds of children to dream, Nasmina talks to aikyam about her life, dreams, and iLab.
Art is not just what she does; it is who she is. Meet Shilpa, a designer by profession and an artist at heart, who dreams of making a name for herself one day.
Since her childhood, art has been a constant in Femina’s life. Read on to know how the young designer has been crafting a promising career from it
aikyam fellows inspire actions on important & urgent needs of the planet and underserved communities.
