Social Development - Communal Evolution


How to Choose on GM
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by Daniel   
Saturday, 05 May 2012
Peace Table at Unity Pavilion (Photographer: Jorren)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.

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The Lives of Others
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by Deenaz   
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Kalki - The Lives of Others (Photographer: Deenaz)Kalki a transgender rights activist with the Sahodari Foundation, was in Auroville to present a talk about the transgender community in India. Kalki spoke about the various difficulties that they face with the government, the law and the society. Kalki who has lived in Auroville for two years questioned their acceptance by the Auroville community. Kalki presented a documentary Sowndarya about lives and acceptance of transgenders in India. Lot of concerns and questions were asked by Aurovillians which Kalki answered in depth. Read more

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New Cycle Kiosk
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by Shirin   
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Gillian (Photographer: Shirin)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

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Sustainable Regional Plan
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by Stella, Ana   
Friday, 16 March 2012

INTACH presentatiton (Photographer: Stella)On Friday workshop at conference Room in Town Hall, participants put on the table the fact that Auroville Township, Viluppuram, Cuddalore districts of Tamil Nadu and the districts of Puducherry are very closely connected to each other through natural resources, climate, historical links, culture, religion, language, tourism, trade or business, population and transportation. This tightly knit connection calls for a Regional Plan that would benefit this region not just in the urban areas but also the adjoining rural areas. Read more

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LOVE and Piano
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by Montse   
Monday, 06 February 2012
Montse and Marc Vella (Photographer: Gilles)With the bustling background of Lively Up Your Earth festival at Solitude Farm Marc Vella shared with us some thoughts, and reasons that he spend so much time on the road with his piano. As he says, "problems are everywhere, and it is much easier to start the war than to say to somebody that you love them.." His experiences proved to him that everybody needs LOVE, simple, tender and understanding, and he does share love without expectations but with his utmost respect. Marc Vella's next Love Caravan is planned for India. Read more

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Thane en español
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by Montse   
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Reunion Comunidad Hispana en Auroville (Photographer: Uma)De una hispanica celebracion ha surgido este compilado de experiencias y reflexiones que nacen de entre los Aurovillianos tras el paso del ciclon Thane por Tamil Nadu. En este podcast los entrevistados nos ayudan a valorar la "solidaridad espontanea que ha surgido entre la comunidad", ha entender la necesidad de replantear los codigos de construccion de Auroville para evitar que "el techo no se vaya, que las ventanas no exploten" y Read more

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Closer to God
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by Miriam   
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Winston and Kathy (Photographer: Miriam)Stories about repatriation of Black and Rasta people might sound similar yet each of them is a story in itself. However, from the spiritual aspect, though not visible at first , a common thread runs through all life's faiths. The overwhelming experiences of first visits are similar. For Kathy and Winston it was closely connected by them being active members of Twelve Tribes, one of the largest Rasta organizations, and after first two months visit they decided to come "home" . They're talking honestly about their life, blessings, problems.. Read more

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Holly Mount Zion
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by Miriam   
Monday, 21 November 2011
Alex Renia and  Sandrine Somme (Photographer: miriam)For sister Sandrine and bredren Alex moving to Ethiopia was a matter of faith. For one to repatriate have to emancipate oneself from the mental slavery, from lust and vanity, ... Holly Mount Zion is the reality - Ethiopia, and Shashamene the spot given from his majesty Haile Selasie to expatriots as a token of appreciation. Although it might look at the first glance that community is divided - still no matter what is their mansion, they're singing the same song, they're all rastafari and they all believe in the Dvinity of negus Haile Selasie. Read more

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