Nasmina | Shaping a bright future for coastal communities
A resilient and focused woman whose efforts have spurred hundreds of children to dream, Nasmina talks to aikyam about her life, dreams, and iLab.
Haneen Naseer
Literature, travelling, cats, long walks. When I'm not chattering uncontrollably or losing my way in a new town, I try to write.
Delhi, India
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Udyami Tech | Leading with Zidd
Startup journeys are never cakewalks. Now, what if it is undertaken by 4 young girls from rural India, with no formal college education? That is what the girls behind Udyami Tech did.
The Bauls | Stringing dissent into harmonious chords
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.
Nidhi Sudhan | Enabling better digital literacy
Following two decades of exploration, Nidhi Sudhan found her purpose: in being an evangelist for digital rights and transparency. Here's a look at her journey as a changemaker, and her refreshing hopes for the world.
Mashqura Fareedi | Creating impact and joy
Mashqura was quite young when she decided to devote her career to socially impactful endeavours. Read on to understand the person behind Eastern Himalayan Foundation: a kind, compassionate soul with clear political and ideological stances.
Hridya | Taking India from fingerprints to signatures
Picture this: a young ex-Goldman Sachs intern playfully chasing her goat in a remote village in Rajasthan. She is Hridya Jairam, a changemaker and Chevening Scholar. Here, we unfold the tapestry of grit and simplicity that she is.
Ramya Sundararajan | A saviour for care-leavers
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.