Dr. Aparna R

I weave words for a living. At aikyam, I write the stories of changemakers and the incredible work they do.

27 stories

Sentinaro Shiu
A Heart that Listens
Sometimes, the people who change lives are simply the ones who know how to listen.
Rahul Thomas
Theatre Saved Me
What happens when you walk away from a secure career to follow your calling?
Rahitha Krishnadas
Beating Barriers
She was told the Chenda wasn't for girls.
Anson Kurumbathuruth
Stepping Forward
He first knew Chavittu Nadakam as the sound of home. What began with songs drifting through the evenings…
Nimi Ravindran
Collective of Possibilities
What happens when theatre moves beyond auditoriums and into everyday life?
Shilpa Mudbi
Songs That Remember
A journey about why preserving culture means protecting the communities that create it.
Mohamed Jasim C M
Finding His Space
What if your greatest strength isn't what you study, but the people you connect with?
Mary Gracy
Rising From the Ashes
The path from a fiction lover to a teacher was filled with unimaginable twists and turns.
Britto Vincent
From Spectator to Maestro
We looked at them with such respect that it never occurred to us that we could do what they did.
Shabana K H
Helping Others Makes Me Happy
A journey of second chances, self-belief, and finding purpose through service to others.
Greeshma T
When a Career Becomes a Calling
What began as a practical career choice gradually became a journey of self-discovery, empathy, and purpose.
Adheena Ashfaque
Beyond Heritage
What if the stories hidden in old streets could shape the future of a city?
Noufal Mahboob
Rooted
A simple but powerful idea: meaningful change begins locally.
Manikandan C
Against All Odds
As the first Paniya MBA, he is now working to ensure that education and opportunity reach every corner of his…
Mujeeb Latheef
Local Lenses
From telling stories through film to building a community movement.
Dimple Singh
Seeds of Hope
For the first time, I began seeing what was happening around me.
Mini M R
Reimagining Education
Helping children discover their voices, preserve their heritage, and believe in new possibilities.
Aarthi Veerupillai
Giving Back
Helping young people find confidence, connection, and hope.
Gautham N C
Where Fireflies Gather
Volunteering is not just about helping others; it is also a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
Sreela Menon
Holding Space
From a young girl struggling with comparison and self-doubt to a compassionate leader helping others feel…
Sreeshma M M
Finding Her Own Rhythm
Don’t stand like that. Why can’t you dance like her? You’re not good enough for the front row. For years,…
Maya Menon
Against the Current
What if your biggest setbacks were actually preparing you for something bigger?
George P J
The Man Who Sings Hope
You can only truly spread what you have lived through.
Maya P S
Keeping Fugdo Alive
For years, Fugdo Dance survived quietly inside courtyards and community gatherings.
Rohit Sharma
Justice Reimagined
What if justice didn’t begin in courtrooms, but in classrooms, small cities, towns and everyday lives?
Ponnu Sanjeev
Building a Safer Stage
Why did dance spaces often feel emotionally unsafe?
Shilpa Sugunan
Designing Solutions
Design, at its core, is problem-solving. It's not just an aesthetic addition that can be easily overlooked.