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New civil works started

News in brief

The contractors hired by the AVFO and its Auroville Town Development Council began two new major road works immediately before the monsoon, leading again to difficult and potentially dangerous conditions for road users, in particular cyclists.

In memoriam - Auralee

In memoriam:

Auralee (Audrey McCormick) passed away on May 25, in Montreal, Canada. She was 77, and had been treated for cancer. Auralee came to Auroville in 1986 with her two sons, Michale (Shwetaketu) and John.

In memoriam - Renzo Pezzato

In memoriam:

On Sunday May 16, Italian Aurovilian Renzo Pezzato left his body at the age of 67 at JIPMER hospital where he had been brought because of serious COVID symptoms.

The Auroville Earth Institute working for Auroville, working for the world

Feature, By Hilary

Vault of the conference hall at Sharanam Rural Development Centre

As the Auroville community concludes its 50th anniversary year, the Auroville Earth Institute is looking ahead towards its own 30th anniversary milestone in August.

Mother’s foot soldier

An interview with Jothi Prasad, 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.

In memoriam - Georges Blanchet

In memoriam:

On 2nd January, Aurovilian Georges Blanchet left his body at the age of 65 in PIMS hospital. He had suffered a general systems collapse caused by a long-festering lung infection, which had become only apparent a few weeks before.