Today at 4.30 at the Unity Pavilion the RAS invites all Aurovilians to join them in a common space of facilitated exchange. Come, Ask, Listen, Share, Participate! Mr.Doshi - Chairman of The Town Development Council regrets to inform the community that he has had to postpone his visit to Auroville by 2 weeks. By RRO is requested that all foreign guests in Auroville need to be properly registered Even when you have a guest stay in your home (your parents, sisters, brothers, friends), they must clearly and completely fill in the C-form. Read more

What can children do in the holidays? We talked with some of them at the Kindergarten...children attending the summer program. These programs are for children to enjoy during summer holidays, and maybe make some new friends. Teachers and volunteers offer programs especially enjoyable for small children; they can develop their own skills like swimming, learning different languages, singing, dancing, playing. Teachers are pleased to help the children, and keep them happy. At the same time they also learn a lot from the children, and grow with it. Read more

RAS reminds us that It is time to select a new L’avenir / Town Development Council team. They are asking all of us to read the draft and take this opportunity to give our constructive feedback. We have two weeks (till 31st May 2012) to submit feedback by email to raservice@auroville.org.in with a copy to studygroup@auroville.org.in. Mr. Doshi is coming to visit Auroville from 28th to 30th of May, and he expressed his desire to meet the community of Auroville at large in order to discuss how to proceed with the planning work in Auroville. Read more

In today's news we feature an excerpt of interview with Filip about Rio +20, the world sustainable summit. Today is observed as world international day against homophobia and transphobia and Kalki shares some informations and an invitation. The RAS invites all Aurovilians to join them in a common space of facilitated exchange for a Community meeting on Thursday, 24th of May at 4.30pm at SAWCHU . We are all invited to come, ask, listen, share, participate! The topic - Let's agree on a shared way forward; implemetation of the mandate of TDC. Read more

In today's news we feature interview with B on aura, which is just a little step in transition from capitalistic economy to spiritually based one. It should help us to understand more about shared gift economy, and it should take a step beyond the logical mind, start heading toward intuitive mind. Auroville cyclone releif team informs us that they will no longer take any new requests for fencing nor any bills for clearing work that was organized by individuals. The AVCRT clearing teams will continue to work until the end of June. Read more

Present team of L'Avenir d'Auroville/TDC shared yesterday at SAWCHU with the community detailed report on their work for the last two years. As the planning of the city is very complex and structured from different aspects of it, each member was focused on that particular part. After the review was an opening question/answer sharing part of the meeting, which brought on the surface many issues. The mandate of present team is about to end, but common observation of the community is that at least part of it should stay on the job. Read more

In today's news we feature interview with Renu on yesterday's sharing of L'Avenir. We need to inform the WC and/or LMTF before the publication of any mail, message, petition on this topic in order to vet if any information confidential in nature that may be detrimental to the proposed exchange is not contained therein. As every 12 Th of each month of 2012 , the women circle meets at Unity Pavilion at 5 p.m. Breathing exercises to the Pachamama . Paneurrytmic , Eternity Game and everything you can bring to the Circle .Everybody Welcome Read more

On Thursday at 4.30pm at SAWCHU the community is invited by L"Avenir Team to its Information & Sharing Meeting .On Firiday at 8.30pm at Verite Hall will be a simple gathering in silence In memory of Bhavana Today at 4.30 to 8.3opm Mohanam Cultural Center in (Sanjeevinagar) Invites us for a program of: Village life Story telling at Mohanam Cultural Center. The Sanjeevi Nagar village celebrates its Brahmoursavam from 30.4 to 8.5. Brahmotsavam is a nine-day celebration for the Mother Goddess - Throwpathi Amman and finishes with walk trough fire Read more

Genreal Meeting called by Resident Assembly Service on 26th of April at Unity Pavilion in International Zone brought to the community results and proposal of Selection Process Study Group, consisted of nine members. In first part Jaya presented their results of examination of better ways of choosing working groups for the community based on values and four qualities which apply especially to our relations to each other. Second part presented by Pashi talks on detailed proposal how this could be applied to choosing the next L'AVenir / TDC.

Our team of Auroville Radio would like to inform you that for the summer our news will be published only three times per week - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, but if any of you would like share anything with us, you are welcome to contact us on 262 3331 or pass by the radio. Auroville Town Development Council have invited the Frontiers Polymers Pvt Ltd on May 2, 2012 at 2 pm at the office of Auroville Town Development Council, Town Hall, to describe their line of products, mainly the movable speed breakers made of recycled natural rubber. Read more

The imaginative  trunk on the bypass road between Kalabhumi to Arka was very much inspiring to Liliana to made it alive. Here is a short interview with her just after she and Nelle finished the art installation in the middle of hot afternoon with bikes passing by, and the road workers on their job. The trunk, most likely the remains of the cyclone Thane is now alive again, with purple vest and some very colorful flowers on the head, made by Liliana at the workshop. And, of course this piece of art belongs to all, and invites to continue. Read more

Yes, end of the busiest season in Auroville is here, holidays started ,and at Well Caffe in Sve-Dame last Friday was organized live concert with Suryan, Joel and Will and with Yemadas. Hot summer night, candle lights and mellow music of songs mostly known to us, was a perfect occasion to meet with the friends, to maybe dance, to jam after the concert. After intimate songs of Suryan with Joel on bass, and Will on drums, Yemadas with visiting Anand and Prakash raised the fever with African and Brasilian beats, hard to resist not to dance. Read more

In today's news we feature phone interview with Jesse, made by Andrea about today's General Meeting in Unity Pavilion in International Zone at 5.30pm where we will hear the results of Selection Process Study Group and to discuss their proposal for the process by which the community will select the next L'Avenir d'Auroville - Town Development Council team. Weekend will be still mostly in music mode by live concert at SveDame Well Caffe, Yemadas and Suryan, Laurent , Joel, and on Saturday sitar recital at Bharat Nivas in International Zone. Read more

Their over two months long volunteership at the Auroville Radio is about to end. In the conversation we find what triggered them to choose the Radio to contribute to the city. For Maria, an architect and artist, is the good place to connect all the ideas, all the facts, it is the right place to communicate to the entire world, and for the time being the only archive of most of the things that happen with accessibility to all. To Guiseppe, experimental anthropologist, radio is a good point where the wind come and stay together in peace Read more

Amphitheatre Group reminds us for the Collective Concentration under the Banyan Tree, tomorrow on the darshan day and the The Mother's Final Arrival Day. In today's news we feature interview with Kalki who will presents 'The Lives of Others' on Saturday in Town Hall. TLC invites us to their open house on Thursday 4.30pm at new last school builiding. Tomorrow at 7.30 pm at the Red Door of Arka Girogio and friends will share with the community a selection on a projection of Chronotypes. Thursday at 5.30pm at Unity Pavilion General Meeting. Read more

Monography on Poppo Pingle work in architecture was literally "launched" by Poppo himself with the device he has constructed for that occasion, and with it brought smiles on the gathered faces. The book, authorized by Mona Doctor Pingel was released by Ms.Malika Sarabhai, one of the publishers and Dr.Karan Singh, and is first of the series of monographies on Auroville architects. Mona herself briefly explained reasons that inspired her and on what she has focused in it. The architects are following the Mother's words - Less talk, more work. Read more

We are all invited to A Gathering of the Residents on Thursday, April 5th, between 5pm-7.30pm at the Kalabhumi Amphitheatre. Deepanam School is inviting the community to a short Musical Evening on Friday the 6th April at 7 pm in the school, The children of age Dolphins and Rainbow-Horses are going to present the songs which they are practicing with Jivatman and Joy since the beginning of the year. Tomorrow at 8pm at Visitor Centre Bboys from Germany will share ALL IS ONE performance and rap for peace with Mohanam Sound Crew with the community Read more

From today on city richer for a so much needed cycle spot for the air and quick repairs, such as flat tyre or puncture, as we call it around here. Gillian, one of the inciators, talks on the project , and who are those actively involved in it. B amongst other mentions that cycle kiosk was way over due, especially if we really want to live the life we try to promote here. New cycle kiosk, which will promote cycling, and be in service of all is located opposite PTDC at Solar Kitchen and will be open daily, except Sunday, from 9am to 5pm. Read more

Kabir Festival is just around the corner and in today's news we feature an excerpt of interview of friends of Kabir.... RAS invites us to a gathering of the residents on Friday April 6 5pm-7.30pm at the Visitors' Centre. ALL IS ONE (EachOneTeachOne projects) starts on Saturday with workshops at Verite at 5pm, and the main performance will be at Visitor Centre on 3rd of April. We can see GOPIKA VARMA in the MOHINIYATTAM dance on Wednesday 28th at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas in International Zone. Sadhana Forest Haiti's 2nd birthday Read more

'Auroville Retreat Weekends' is a new way for guests and visitors to discover Auroville within a weekend and explore it more intensively. Vikram is giving us an interview about the idea behind the retreats, the different themes that one can choose, the feedback and the difficulties. There is a huge variety of offers, ranging from body oriented activities to 'green' experiences in nature, or weekends for the whole family. The Auroville Retreats happen in groups and include all meals and workshops. Read more

This morning Mr. Antonio Bullon, General Consul of Spain in Mumbai, with responsibilities for East and South India, including Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, with his lovely wife Ana visited Auroville on his first official and personal visit . Still excited over the Matrimandir he spoke with us, and with Uma in Spanish. He expressed congratulations to all the people who have been contributed to the development of Auroville by which he is very impressed. Afterward he shared thoughts with Spanish originated members in unofficial manner. Read more

In today's news we feature excerpt of yesterday's welcoming of new Auroville Foundation Secretary Mr. N. Balabaskar at La Terrace at Solar Kithcen, and the full recording is already uploaded on our web page. Couple announcement on future workshops in Auroville; one on biodynamic agriculture at Windarra Farm on 27th of March with Johan Nisson, who has been involved in organic movement for last 15 years at, and one with Irene on contact improvisation at New Creation Dance Studio on 31st of March and 1st of April. Read more

Ukrainian musicians Olga and Rustam are traveling through India for the last four months. On the advice of somebody, they decided to pay a visit to Auroville as well. First impressions and first disappointments, and of course the fact that Auroville is a pretty expensive place to visit, almost turned them off. But they insisted in their search for the musicians living and working here, and as the result of their quest, there will be a concert on Tuesday, 20th of March at Sadhana Forest at 7.30pm, and on Wednesday 21st at Unity Pavilion at 7.30pm. Read more

Tomorrow in Conference Room in Town Hall will be workshop and seminar on sustainable Regional Plan for Villuppuram Auroville Cuddalore Puduchery organised jointly by INTACH Pondicherry, PondyCAN and Auroville Town Development Council, with opening welcome of Bala Baskar. In today's news Bridget talks about this event. The Working Committee invites community on March 22 at 6.00 pm at La Terrace welcome back Mr N. Balabaskar, our new Secretary and at the same time, to bid farewell to Mr S. Loganathan, who has been the Acting-Secretary. Read more

Frederick, a Working Committee member, spoke to us on some current issues. His overall view is that this will be a year of many changes, and as such a year of intensive work, outwardly as well as inwardly. The aims of the Working Committee are to create a process in which it will become a facilitating agent, and to be more proactive than reactive as it is now. Appointment of the community's friendly secretary Bala Baskhar is seen as a positive change. And we all should focus on renewing of our consciousness and do what we are here for.

As every year, Anna was back on stage with her concert 'Rock and Love for Your Soul' for all of us rock (and of course funk, soul, r&b) music lovers. And, as one guest exhaled, we went down the memory lane... From lady Gaga to Stones, from Adele to Michael Jackson... The music made us move and shake our bodies to the groove (though some got a bit too excited!). Anna was supported by Pierre (Guitar), Edo (Guitar), Saga (Bass) and Saravanan (Drums). It was a night to be together and share with Anna the passion for music and dance! Read more

From L'Avenir d'Auroville Rolf talks on future development of the city, which is currently in chaos, especially regarding utilities infrastructure set up of the past. After the cyclone came a strong call from the community to explore underground utilities supply. And in general energy has accumulated to the point where we can start seriously thinking of overall infrastructure distribution. Next month we will get another electrical high tension cable to interconnect different transformers in order to achieve more regular supply of electricity. Read more

Happy Parking, as Liugi named it , wish to be the first step toward pollution free area in the peace area in the center of the city. Architect's plan carries a dream of peaceful area connected to Matrimadir with its lake, where service parking area(the one which is now most in use) will serve as a repository for vehicles, and lead as trough the beauty walk with the view on the lake toward front entrance of municipality. New extension will be also in use of residents of the communities around Town Hall; structure follows the existing one. Read more

How vital are the town-planning issues was clear in our interview with Bridget from l'Avenir d'Auroville who updated us today on the current discussions. This update from l'Avenir d'Auroville comes after a long break due to the cyclone, and includes the hot topic of unauthorized constructions on lands owned by Aurovilians within the Auroville Master Plan which rose lots of dust in the community and also caused some actions. Also, with fast development of the much needed housing projects, we can see some clear sky on "housing"

At Unity Pavilion in International Zone on 29th will be official inauguration of main hall, and Jaya shared with us the happy news, and the Bulgarian Pavilion will share with the community on htat day a Bulgarian 'Martenitsa' workshop with Antonia Duende which celebrates eagerly an ancient ritual, Baba Marta, exchanging martenitsa as a symbol of sympathy and friendship, ... In todays' news we also feature short excerpt of interview with Bridget on updates from L'Avenir d'Auroville, and full interview will be published later on. Read more