aikyam fellows / Olimalar Foundation Olimalar's founder realised how much she'd have benefited from these lessons growing up “I realised how much I would have benefited from these lessons growing up.”Aarthi Veerupillai, founder of the Olimalar Foundation aikyamspace Aug 13, 2026
Mary Gracy A student made a whole tote bag on her own for the first time “At first, I didn't know how to stitch. Today, I made this bag on my own.”One of aikyamspace Aug 13, 2026
Thudippu Dance Foundation A dance student never expected to be dancing at this age “I never thought I'd be able to dance at this age. I have great fun learning a new aikyamspace Aug 13, 2026
Arts & Culture / Changemakers Fugdo: A Dance Carried Across the Sea Carried across the sea from Goa and preserved through generations, Fugdo continues to echo with the rhythms of exile, resistance, and belonging. Here is how the Kudumbi community in Fortkochi strive to preserve the artform. Aparna R May 25, 2026
