Issue Nº368

Mar 2020 (68 months ago)
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Restoring the Siruseri Twin Lakes

Feature, By Peter

3 Community engagement at Pitchandikulam in Auroville

Auroville as a modern utopia?

An interview with Suryamayi, By Alan

Suryamayi speaking at The Bridge, Auroville’s 50th anniversary research conference

Recently, Suryamayi Clarence-Smith, who was born and brought up in Auroville, completed a Ph.D in International Development in the University of Sussex, the world-ranking institution in the field.

Auroville: Sun-Word Rising

An interview with Savitra (Alan Sasha Lithman), By Alan

On 1st January, 2020, Auro e-Books () published Auroville: Sun-Word Rising – A Trust for the Earth. This seminal work on Auroville’s early history was first published in 1979.

Auroville, cradle of the superman or city in conformity?

Reflection, By Alain Bernard

Nothing happens by chance and we are therefore entitled to wonder what is the meaning of the crisis which has been shaking Auroville for some time.

Sexual harassment happens in Auroville too

Feature, By Valentina

Like the rest of the world, Auroville has had to confront the challenge of sexual harassment and the devastating impact it can have on those who experience it.

Creating a safe environment for women

Feature, By Hilary

The challenges of Auroville’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) including chart

Feature, By Hilary

Auroville’s composition of residents and visitors from a vast array of socio-cultural backgrounds presents a unique challenge for dealing with sexual harassment.

Healing sexual trauma

An interview with Paula and Naomi S., By Hilary and Valentina

Understanding sexual trauma and the resources available within the Auroville community is the first step toward its prevention. Two health professionals agreed to share their professional and personal ideas on how sexual trauma can be addressed in Auroville.

February is art month

Feature, By Alan and Lesley

In Memoriam

Navoditte (Norman Thomas)

In memoriam:

Navoditte (Norman Thomas) came to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in 1967 with his wife, Alice, and in February, 1968 attended the inauguration of Auroville.

Martin Sobieroj

In memoriam:

On February 2, Martin Sobieroj passed away in his room at Arka. He was 76 and had been suffering from pancreatic cancer. Martin was ready to go and had opted to stay away from heavy treatment and follow the natural course of the disease, a choice which he – admirably – adhered to apart from accepting some pain plasters at the very end.

Mani (G Gnanamani)

In memoriam:

Mani (G Gnanamani) of Foodlink passed away on the morning of 20 February succumbing to injuries suffered by a car accident on ECR road the day before.

Subash (M.S. Subash Chandra)

In memoriam:

On February 1, 2020, Subash (M.S. Subash Chandra) passed away in the Mahalakshmi Home. He had just become 74 and had been battling Parkinson’s disease since several years.

Auroculture (Helga Ahy – born Pirk)

In memoriam:

Auroculture (Helga Ahy – born Pirk) left her body on 10 February at Marika Home. She was 86 and had suffered a major stroke in November 2014 which left her partly paralysed, with a weakened heart and hardly able to swallow.