Issue Nº334

May 2017 (102 months ago)
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Shining a light on women’s health and safety issues

An interview with Paula, By Lesley

Poster used for the Human Rights in Childbirth Conference which was held in Mumbai from 2-5 February 2017

Auroville recently conducted its first women’s health survey. Lesley spoke to the survey’s convener, Paula, about the findings.

Is there free expression in Auroville?

An interview with Akash Kapur, Mauna, Fabienne, Krishna D., Manoj Pavithran and Meenakshi, By Alan

The controversial Matrimandir elephant picture

Sri Aurobindo spoke of free speech as being “an essential requisite for promoting and guarding the true well-being of the people”. The issue of free speech and expression in Auroville has simmered away beneath the surface for many years.

The Litter Free Auroville 2017 Trashion show

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Arlet in a shade-net hoopskirt volumtsed made festive with reclaimed children's beach balls

A key highlight of the Litter Free Auroville celebrations has long been the Trashion Show, and this year was no different. A beyond full-capacity crowd at the Visitor’s Centre witnessed an incredible display of beautiful and creative fashion designs made out of trash.

People, Profits and Planet: Sustainability in Business

Reflection, By Bindu

Economic growth cannot be the only raison d’être of our economy.

New taxi-sharing scheme. A nudge in the right direction?

An interview with Min, Raju, Krishna and Vijay, By Alan

Taxi-sharing reduces carbon emissions

Guidelines for Auroville Learning Activities

An interview with Dhanya, Dominique, Joster and Vikram Devatha, By Manas

During the guest season in Auroville, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the number of workshops, classes and seminars that are on offer. With notice boards overflowing with announcements of programmes, Auroville does look like “the place for an unending education.”

Ecovillage Design Education course in Auroville

An interview with Kavitha, Serena Aurora and Eugenie, By Alan

From 4th December - 7th January, an Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) course was held in Auroville for the first time. The Aurovilian organizers invited participants not only from Auroville but also from the bioregion, India and the world.

Transformational session – transpersonal regression therapy

An interview with Sigrid, By Carel

Regression therapists from India updating their technique with their teacher, Yuvraj Kapadia, as well as sharing their understanding with Aurovilians, January 2017, in the Unity Pavilion

For three days in January, 50 advanced therapists from all over India met in Auroville’s Unity Pavilion with teacher Yuvraj Kapadia to refine their practice of “transformational regression therapy”.