Issue Nº332

Mar 2017 (104 months ago)
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Features

Deepam shine @ 25

An interview with Angelika and Selvi — Carel

On Friday February 17th, Deepam, Auroville’s therapy centre for children with special needs, celebrated 25 years.

Appeal process approved

Feature — By Carel

By a vote of 214 ‘yes’ against 23 ‘no’, the Residents Assembly approved that affected individuals can appeal against decisions of some working groups

You need a currency constellation based on you value system

An interview with Jean-François Noubel — Alan

Jean-François Noubel recently visited Auroville. He assisted key working groups and gave public workshops and presentations on collective intelligence and a new form of economy.

Exploring partnerships – Sunlit Future

Feature — By Amy Bassett

Sunlit Future, a unit offering solar technology expertise and Mason & Co, a unit producing high quality chocolate products, are exploring the possibilities of entering into partnership with non-Auroville organizations.

Exploring partnerships – Mason & Co.

Feature — By Inge van Alphen

Swadharma students speak of their experience

Feature — By Manas

Auroville Today published an interview with the Facilitators of the Swadharma programme in September 2016. Manas met with the students of the 2016 and 2017 programmes to understand it from the participants’ perspective.

Culture abounds – The Peacemakers

Event review — By Alan

The month of February is culture month par excellence. Auroville Today selected three performances and one exhibition for a brief review - acknowledging that many other events deserved to be reviewed as well.

Culture abounds - Sambhavami Yueg Yuge – I Am Born From Age to Age

Event review — By Bindu

Culture abounds - My Autopsy

Event review — By Bindu

Dots of Life

Art review — By Priya Sundaravalli

Art for land auction

Event review — By Lesley

Lotus bud by Dilip Patel (Watercolour on paper)

Reconnecting with Spirit through Nature

An interview with Aikya — Alan

Aikya has lived in Auroville for the past twenty two years. Here she describes how her quest to understand the meaning of life led her to a deeper understanding of the natural world.

News in Brief

Dominique Darr photo exhibition From 4 to 14 February there was a photo exhibition at Citadines “And the adventure begins ...”in homage to Dominique Darr. Dominique was selecting the photos for her exhibition in December when she passed away on the 25th.

Create Auroville Together (CAT) Members of the Residents Assembly Service and Auroville Council have been hosting Create Auroville Together (CAT) meetings. The stated intention is to offer “a space to unleash our creative energies, to respond with discernment, respect and a spirit of collaboration instead of reacting through likes, dislikes and distrust."

Entry Policy on Hold The new Entry Policy approved in 2016 has been put on hold. An Entry Task Force has been created to work towards the resolution of the concerns that have been expressed within the community about the way it was being implemented.

Auroville Marathon Auroville hosted its tenth annual marathon on 12 February. Approximately 3,000 running enthusiasts came from all over India and ran either a full marathon (42km or 26 miles), half marathon or 10 kilometres.

Shared transport A Shared Transport Service ‘abundance through sharing was launched recently. In an effort to bring down the cost of travel while reducing the environmental impact and traffic in the city, individuals are encouraged to share a ride.

Ultimate Frisbee The Auroville Ultimate Frisbee club held its 7th annual Auroville HAT Tournament recently. Players from Auroville and across India came together to play, and to share their skills, ranging from beginner to world-class.

In Memoriam