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.
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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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.
Jinso brings a single-mindedness to his work as a full stack developer as he does for his weekly movie outings. He enjoys both with abandon.
An app entrepreneur turned nonprofit founder, Mehar is passionate about tech's transformative potential. Leading TinkerHub Foundation in Kerala, he bridges skill gaps, fosters open-source communities, and uplifts local talent
Naji is guiding Indian youth through his social innovation and cultural exchange-led programmes for building leadership
aikyam fellows inspire actions on important & urgent needs of the planet and underserved communities.