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Dec 2016 (107 months ago) Download PDF (free download)
Editorial — By Alan
On the evening of 8th November, the Government of India announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes would no longer be legal tender from midnight.
Feature — By Alan
As of October this year, we are 2565 residents in Auroville from 52 nations. Looking at the population numbers over the years (see Figure 1: Total number of residents from 1997 to 2016), we seem to be coasting along nicely.
An interview with Toby — Carel
More than a year ago, in its June-July issue 2015, Auroville Today examined the challenges of meeting the city’s future water requirements. One option, that of providing desalinated water, is actively being pursued by Varuna Pvt.
An interview with Aneetha Pathak — Alan
One offering I had always wanted to make to Auroville was the Ganga Yatra experience. Why? Firstly, I have always had a fascination with the Himalayas and the Ganges.
An interview with Janet Fearn, Helene, Kati and L’aura Joy — Alan
In October, there was a film festival in Cinema Paradiso and dialogue sessions on the theme of ‘Restoring Connection’ as related to the restorative justice movement.
An interview with — Inge van Alphen
Higher education and learning opportunities have been on the minds of many groups such as the Centre for International Research on Human Unity (CIRHU), Auroville Campus Initiative (ACI), Auroville Consulting, and Youth Link, all of which have focused on linking learners with a myriad of existing resources within the community.
A profile of Vikram Mani — Alan
For some years, Vikram has been very much involved in youth and sports activities in Auroville. He is also deeply interested in conflict resolution and meeting process.
Book review — By Carel
What comparisons can be made between the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and those of European thinkers? Was Sri Aurobindo influenced by the philosophy of some Europeans?
Reflection — By Alan
The result of the U.S. election generated some interesting responses. One of these was a perceptive essay written by the economist, Charles Eisenstein, called “The election of hate, grief and a new story”.
Dr. Karan Singh re-appointed Dr. Karan Singh has been reappointed as Chairman of the Auroville Foundation for a period of 4 years by the Minister of HRD by notification dt.
Thamarai 10 years’ old The Thamarai learning and community centre celebrated 10 years of working towards impacting better health, education and leadership in Edayanachavady village and other villages around Auroville.
Energy guidebook Energy Conservation & Efficiency – A Guidebook for Responsible Energy Management has been published by Auroville Consulting. The publication is devised to help residents understand various technologies available in the market and make pre-meditated choices in choosing the most energy efficient appliances.
Entry Policy problems In response to a petition signed by 60 Aurovilians, the Auroville Council has temporarily paused new entry applications and has decided to slow down the process until clarity is provided.
Award for Auroville Earth Institute The Auroville Earth Institute was awarded the international “Low Carbon” award for the Kaza Eco-Community Centre it had built in the remote valley of Spiti with raw rammed earth, integrating solar lighting and a solar passive “trombe wall”.
