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Oct 2018 (84 months ago) Download PDF (free download)
In-depth feature — Written by Hilary and Ravi
The Journey of Auroville is a project under the special grants from the Government of India for Auroville’s 50th anniversary. Officially started with the Auroville Expo in Delhi, which took place in November 2017 and comprised an exhibition and two conferences at the Indira Gandhi Centre for the Arts and the UNESCO Office, this 50th anniversary commemorative project has evolved into a festival format to reflect the many facets of Auroville’s vision and realities over the past fifty years.
In discussion with Jorge — Interview by Anusha
Following Jorge Ayarza’s presentation on Makerspace at YouthLink a couple of months ago, we spoke to him about the makerspace concept, the Open Source movement and access to renewable energies, that are radically transforming the world as we know it.
Impressions from the event — Words by Larry Seidlitz
The Auro Vidya Retreat, a branch of the Pondicherry-based Sri Aurobindo Centre for Advanced Research (SACAR) directed by Dr. Ananda Reddy, was inaugurated at its location near Auroville on September 9, 2018.
In-depth feature — Written by Carel
Helping healing through humour, laughter and love.
In discussion with Jothi Prasad — Interview by Alan
Prasad joined Auroville in 1989. He has taught in New Creation School, worked on the Matrimandir and at present manages the construction unit Auromira which is involved in the completion of the Sunship and Kalpana projects.
Book review — Reported by Alan
Book review — Reported by Carel
During the community interaction with the Governing Board members on September 8th, Dr. Kiran Bedi, the Lt Governor of Pondicherry, lauded Dr. Karan Singh and his work for the country and for Auroville, and launched the book Dear Aurovilians – Inspiration from Karan Singh’s Auroville collaboration.
Let the Matrimandir be the living symbol of Auroville’s aspiration for the Divine. - The Mother In the 300-page book What is the Matrimandir: the most mysterious monument of modern times, author Iris Gaartz presents the personal experiences of 31 residents and guests of Auroville in visiting this building.
Barely three months after the publication of the third volume of The English of Savitri series, Savitri Bhavan has published the fourth volume, dealing with Book Ten, The Book of the Double Twilight. After a brief 13-page summary of cantos one and two of Book 9 – The Book of Eternal Night, the next 300 pages are dedicated to providing insights and explanations of the four cantos of book ten, The Book of Double Twilight.
A perspective — Authored by Manas
In-depth feature — Written by Aravinda
Reflections — Words by Alan
Glass or natural globe? The Matrimandir executives have replaced the glass globe in the Lotus Pond below the Matrimandir with a natural crystal quartz globe for a 3-month’s trial period, and invite feedback...
Fundraising for the lands The “Acres for Auroville” land campaign, inaugurated on 15th August 2014, is keeping up its fundraising momentum...
World Cleanup Day On Saturday the 15th September Auroville volunteers participated in World Cleanup Day...
Entry into India refusals Three Auroville residents have been barred from re-entering India and were sent back to their home country when they arrived at the airport...
Governing Board meeting The Governing Board of the Auroville Foundation met in Auroville on September 7th and 8th...
Inform about blacklisting In a decision which may be important for Auroville residents, the High Court in New Delhi has decided that foreigners/OCI card holders have to be informed by the relevant officers if they have been blacklisted and their entry into the country will be denied...
A tribute to
On September 26, Daniel Humbert-Droz passed away in his house in Sharnga at the age of 74 in the presence of his partner Komala and friends. Daniel, a Swiss national, started coming to Auroville in 2003 and joined three years later. Being an accomplished carpenter and handyman, many will remember and miss him for his reliable and considerable participation at events at the Matrimandir amphitheater, at various schools, Santé services and wherever else he could help out. Friends describe him as a quiet, humble man, dedicated to Auroville’s wellbeing and loyal to his commitments. In the last year Daniel’s health started failing and he was hospitalized several times. Having recently spent two weeks in intensive care at East Coast Hospital, he became tired of it all and asked to be taken home to Sharnga, where he gently passed away two hours after arrival. Daniel’s remains were cremated at the Auroville Burial and Cremation Grounds at Adventure on September 28th.
