Welcome to the April edition of Talking Fingers Magazine – designed by Anudeep Kandula and compiled by Anand Shiva. As we celebrate World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day this April 2nd, we invite you to look past the surface of awareness and reach for something much deeper. Awareness is the first step, but Acceptance is… Continue Reading Talking Fingers Magazine – April 2026 Edition
Anupam Prayaas Foundation is celebrating World Storytelling Day💓 Stories have the power to build bridges – between people, perspectives, and experiences. This World Storytelling Day, we celebrate stories that nurture empathy, understanding, and inclusion. At Anupam Prayaas Foundation, through our storytelling initiative Anupam Katha Sagar, we bring inclusive stories to children across languages and communities,… Continue Reading The soaring spirit of Surya narrated by Ms Sharanya Sriram
We are deeply grateful to Ms. Lata Iyer, founder of the Reach Centre for Autism, for her unwavering commitment to building understanding and opportunities for autistic individuals. A single mother to Anushka, an adult on the autism spectrum, Ms. Lata Iyer’s journey began with a determination to understand and support her daughter after her diagnosis.… Continue Reading Meet Our Anupam Mitr – Ms. Lata Iyer
This International Women’s Day, we are sharing a real story that may feel familiar to many girls who grew up feeling a little different. “Anna” is not her real name. She has chosen to remain anonymous, and we honour that choice. But the story she shared with us is too meaningful and many late diagnosed… Continue Reading Anna’s Canvas of Courage Animated Story
We are happy to share the March 2026 edition of Talking Fingers Magazine – designed by Anudeep Kandula and compiled by Shiva Sanjith Vankamamidi. This month, as we observe Zero Discrimination Day, we reflect on a powerful theme – the first experience of true inclusion. The moment when a person feels seen, heard, welcomed, and… Continue Reading Talking Fingers Magazine March 2026 Edition
Courage in Action: Celebrating World NGO Day On this World NGO Day, we at Anupam Prayaas Foundation find ourselves reflecting on the definition of service. When we think of selfless dedication, our minds immediately go to firefighters. Why equate an NGO to a firefighter? Because both exist for the same reason: to run toward the… Continue Reading Celebrating our Incredible NGO Partners
Welcome to a journey through the heart of Kolkata, where the vibrant streets and bustling school hallways set the stage for a story of remarkable transformation. Anupam Prayaas Foundation is proud to present Bob’s Circle of Fantastic Ten Friends – an animated narrative that is much more than a simple tale; it is a window… Continue Reading Bob’s Circle of Fantastic Ten Friends Animated Story
Embracing the Human Spectrum is a heartfelt interview series by Anupam Prayaas Foundation that celebrates the lived experiences, voices, and individuality of neurodivergent individuals. This series creates a gentle and respectful space where each person can share their interests, passions, and journey in their own way – helping us move beyond labels and see the… Continue Reading Embracing the Human Spectrum – Meet Ms Samiksha Nair
Anupam Prayaas Foundation is honoured to share the animated story of Sahana Singaravelan, an autistic, non-speaking teenager with a deep and beautiful interest in spirituality, and the co-author of Talking Fingers Vol. 2. Based on her lived experiences, this story gently shows what becomes possible when someone is met with patience, respect, and belief. When… Continue Reading Sahana’s Blooming Friendship Animated Story
We’re truly grateful to have Ms.Umayal Subramaniam as part of our volunteer team, Anupam Mitr. A fourth-generation educationist and an Early Childhood Educator with over a decade of experience, Umayal runs her own play school in Thanjavur and also serves on the board of three other schools in the city. She loves seeing the world… Continue Reading Meet our Anupam Mitr – Ms Umayal Subramaniam
