Issue Nº387

Oct 2021 (49 months ago)
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Four designs for the new Matrimandir gardens

An interview with Aurosylle and Hemant Shekhar, By Alan

Artist’s impression of the Garden of Life

Recently, the process of finalizing the designs of the next four Matrimandir gardens to be constructed – Light, Life, Power and Wealth – was completed and work on Life and Power, the two smaller gardens, will begin in a month.

The Crown Controversy

Feature, By Editors

Since our last issue, which focused upon the controversy over the manifestation of the Crown, there have been significant developments and activities regarding this topic.

The Town Development Council on the Crown, mobility and participative planning

An interview with Auroville Town Development Council (ATDC), By Editors

The Outer Ring Road (brown circle) with four access roads is planned between the City area and the Greenbelt. The Crown Road and its four access radials are marked in yellow

Create space for the 47,000

Reflection, By Divyanshi

Another fine mess? Or a wonderful opportunity?

Reflection, By Alan

When things get hot, it’s easy to get caught up in the frame of the moment and lose of sense of the larger picture.

Designing the city

An interview with Prashant Hedao, By Alan and Lesley

Prashant Hedao is a landscape architect and environmental planner with a Masters in Landscape Architecture and a Ph.D in Geography. He is also a consultant with the WHO's GIS Centre for Health.

Supporting collective processes in a diverse community

An interview with Elvira, By Lesley

Elvira grew up between two worlds: the pristine lakes and snowy alps of Germany, and the red soil and Palmyra trees of Auroville. As a teenager, she became interested in leadership and the transformation of conflict into positive change.

Couples in Corona time

An interview with, By Divya Lieser

As can be read in national and international news, the pandemic has put a strain on relationships worldwide, causing spikes in break-ups and divorces around the world.

Serving Auroville

An interview with Tatiana Sineeva, By Carel

Tatiana Sineeva joined Auroville in 2014. Here she talks about her background, her work teaching Hatha Yoga, her discovery of Auroville, her educational experience at Deepanam school and her work as a member of Auroville’s Residents’ Assembly Service.

Auroville’s innovations for better breathing

Feature, By Lesley

The word ‘pivot’ became the marketing buzzword of 2020 in many parts of the world. It captured the agility of businesses that could quickly change direction and move towards practical solutions to address the COVID pandemic.

The speeds of Auroville

From the margins, By Peter

An overview for the benefit of mobility dummies.

News in Brief

Economic relief The Budget Coordination Group (BCC) has announced that self-supporting units, services and guesthouses can apply for economic relief grants to cover their fixed costs such as salaries, rent, electricity, internet and accounting charges.

Aadhar card required The Working Committee informed all residents of Auroville that everyone, irrespective of nationality, is required to have an Aadhar Card and that henceforth, the Office of the Secretary will not process any requests from residents, newcomers, friends of Auroville and spouses of residents for validation of residence or visa recommendations without the reference of an Aadhar Card.

Auroville Art Library Kirtan and AV Art Service have started a website with an inventory of the artworks of Auroville artists that fellow Aurovilians can temporarily borrow, to enjoy their beauty, and decorate their homes, offices, and activities.

Ecological restoration of worked out mines Auroville Botanical Gardens has released a video on the ecological restoration of the depleted limestone mines of Ramco Cements in Pandalgudi, India.

Auronet postings – keep it civil The Auroville Council has informed the community that it is removing postings on Auronet – Auroville’s internal internet site – that contain disrespectful or insulting language to defame individuals or groups.

Inform about absence The Working Committee has stated that all residents and volunteers who will be out of Auroville for more than 2 months, even if traveling to other parts of India, need to inform the Residents’ Service so that current information about who is in and out of Auroville is always available.