Here's the official call for the meeting recorded yesterday at the Unity Pavilion.

"The Auroville Council and the RAS invite you to bring your updated FAMC mandate-related questions to a question and answer Q&A session with members of the FAMC on proposed changes to the FAMC mandate. The draft mandate was published by the AVC in the N&N [491] 23 March 2013, with a request for feedback, and is attached at the end of this week's issue of News&Notes for your consideration again in the lead-up to Wednesday's meeting."

Not many residents attended. Read more

Maybe it was coincidence but many Aurovilians came together on the Labour Day to discuss about the increasing gap between the working groups and the residents of Auroville. This gap is steadily increasing, and since few months one of the most important of Auroville's working groups (the Working Committee) is not able to function properly. Despite the heat the meeting was well attended and many residents expressed their concerns. Another meeting will follow to begin the 'healing process', and the sense of optimism was present. Read more

AT SAWCHU on Wednesday at 4pm Important Community meeting on to create a cooperative ways between residents and working groups. Same day, at 5pm at Pavilion of Tibetan Culture talk of Dr. Mathieu Boisvert with "A historical account of the emergence of the Vedas and the great Hindu epics". Saturday May 4th, at 8 pm at CRIPA we are invited to a SHAKTI DANCE TROUPE Presenting Night of Exotic Indian Dance Including Odissi, Bharathanatyam, Contemporary and Bollywood Dance. On Sunday at 5pm SAWCHU Celebration of World Laughter Day . Read more

Tonight at SVARAM at 7.30pm is the Last Full moon Concert of Yemadas and Svaram Team. "Much Ado about Nothing" a performance by Last School Students Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th at 7pm at Last School Amphitheater On Saturday at 7pm at Pitanga original songs by Jivatman with guitar accompaniment. On Wednesday 1st of May at SAWCHU important community meeting following the General Meeting of March 20 concerning the WC impasse. All Aurovilians are invited to come together to create and define an open, co-operative space, Read more

In today's news we are featuring an excerpt of yesterday's General Meeting on Auroville Water Maintenance Service. On Saturday, 13th of April at 7.00pm at the Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of indian Culture in International Zone we are cordially invited for the cultural program to celebrate Tamil New Year. LIVE MUSIC & DANCE at Kalabhumi also on Saturday from 8pm onward with Anna Taj, Rolf, Edo, Inga, Piter, Pierre, Robert and Arthur. Next Earth Day meeting- Saturday 4:30 PM at Visitor Centre at Marc's Cafe. Read more

On Saturday 6ht of April at 6pm the residents of Auroviile are welcome to interact with the Governing Board at SAWCHU. The Rwandan Student's Association would like to invite the International Society from Auroville for the 19th Commemoration of Genocide Against The Tutsi,held in Annamalai University on 7th.Ffrom 7pm we will start with Walk to Remember,in memory of beloved one and as a sign of journey to the Vision of our Country,Rwanda. It will be a pleasure to share the moment with you all. Regards, Henry M.R.S.A President Read more

Auroville’s co-existence within a rapidly growing urban-rural continuum emphasizes on an urgent need to reflect upon the development patterns within the larger bio-region. Auroville’s pro-active role in the development in the region appears as the need of the hour to not only secure land use but to also induce sustainable growth patterns within the bio region. TDC initiated a platform for an interactive brainstorming session for Aurovilians actively involved in the region with our guest advisor Prof. K.T Ravindran from Delhi. Read more

General Meeting tomorrow at 4.30pm at Unity Pavilion in International Zone with agenda: 1 Working Commitee will share the Agenda Points for the upcoming Governing Board which they have received from the Secretary's office, and will invite the comments and suggestions of the residents, which they will communicate to the Governing Board. 2 Update on the work towards solving the issues discussed during the previous GM. On April 5, 6, and 7th at CRIPA in Kalbhumi will be a Three-day International Dance Workshops with three choreographers. Read more

Louis Cohen nous raconte son histoire, sa rencontre avec Mere, l'evolution d'Auroville et sa facon d imaginer le developpement de la ville. Aujourd hui Louis laisse parler son coeur et nous presente son projet d'urbanisation pour creer des logements tout equipes pour les Aurovilliens. Je l ai rencontre a Auroville, et c'est avec chaleur et douceur, qu'il prend le temps de repondre a mes questions dans la cafeteria de Citadines. Louis souhaite integrer l'ecologie dans le developpement de la ville et des futurs logements des aurovilliens. Read more

Luigi and B back again “dissolving polarities” over issues. This time without any facilitation from amazing women (Marlenka, Andi Paige, or Elvira), these two guys lay out the whole fourteen year history of Auroville’s exploration of in this direction. What about visitor impact, interference in Auroville’s management, financial implications, land protection and other questions? You can hear the possibilities. Read more

Maybe the discussion's number it's wrong, but the point it's that Auroville is piling up much more meetings and presentation than facts and actions. It seems that the further we go in the development harder it gets to take decisions and act consequently. This may sound slightly negative but was the feeling expressed of some of the participants at the meeting. The frustration reflects the little progress Auroville has achieved recently. Maybe it's time to act? Please download the pdf of the presentations 1 & 2. Happy birthday Mother. Read more

Elvira, Luigi and B are back with their series on dissolving polarities in the planning and manifestation of the "city the earth needs." Special guest is veteran forest steward Rita. She has for more than thirty years planted and nurtured a ten acre forest in the Residential Zone just south of the Solar Kitchen and bordering Edyanchavadi Village. As she says: "The trees have grown, but have we?" Where is the right place in this forest for the radial road that is planned to go through it? Read more

Back at it again with the usual suspects, Elvira, Luigi, and B. This time it is with Matriprasad, the caretaker / steward of Existence. Existence has become a forest of about fifteen acres next to Matrimandir which town planners are considering for developments. How will the “city the earth needs” deal with it?

A new initiative aligning with the time-Auroville Intergral Sustainability Institute, and following is interesting interview with Lalit on it. Institute is intended to evolve as a platform which would work towards bringing various interlinked branches of "integral sustainability" together through documentation, research, information, dissemination and publication. Suitable collaborative associations are expected to develop with other activities, institutes, centers and individuals. They hope that Institute will play a role in further education. Read more

Luigi and B continue their series on "Bridging / Dissolving Polarities" with Elvira (RAS) and Toby (development for L'Avenir). Hear the realities of planning and implementing Auroville at this moment when a new energy is moving in the community for change. Elvira brings her extensive experience as a facilitator of the RAS and advocate for participatory development and transparency of the process. Toby, a veteran of a former L'Avenir, brings his executive awareness of the bigger picture of all that goes into development in the Auroville context. Read more

With the threat of a cyclone looming, some dedicated Aurovilians met in a forum to dissolve polarities and revisit the spirit of the Dreamcatcher's work. David (Luminosity) was there to speak to the process of the Dreamcatchers and the essence of its success. Nevi, Agnes and Gopal came from Darkali. B, Luigi the hosts, extending this exercise to a bigger group. Some initial resistance captured the focus of the discussion to reflect on our reactions and general process in Auroville, moving toward utter honesty and transparency. Read more

Invitation to act tomorrow at 4.30pm at Unity Pavilion - The Collective & Priorities & Values Action Meeting. Tomorrow at 6pm Yatra Arts Foundation in Kuilappalayam invites us to the 7th anniversary celebrations with cultural program. On Sunday 28th of October between 4 to 5pm At Savitri Bhavan in International Zone Amal Kiran (K.D. Sethna) will release his Writings on Savitri , Part Two: Collected Comments; Part One: Essays was published in 2010. 4th of November one day workshop on alcohol dependency awareness organized by LEC and CONCERN. Read more

Saturday at 4.30 pm at SAWCHU in International Zone Mirra Women's Group is organizing a workshop about "The Mother by Sri Aurobindo" & The Sunlit path, The workshop led by Mr. Rajagopalan, and the talk will be in Tamil. Tamil Heritage Centre Team is inviting the community to celebrate Dasara festival at Ilaignarkal Education Centre every day until 24th. INVITATION to Act - Collective Priorities & Values meeting on Tuesday 23rd at 4.30pm at Unity Pavilion in International Zone. Outreach Media informs the community on Imaging Database project. Read more

Today's news features an excerpt of the interview with Jan about his hunger strike to stand up to the bullying in Auroville. He began the hunger strike in direct response to the issue that happened at Svaram last week. In other news, there is currently a cultural show at the Tamil Heritage Center each evening from 4 to 6:30pm. See photos for illustrations of the issue, and to listen to the full interview with Jan, click this link: www.aurovilleradio.org/city-life/governance/3000-hunger-strike-against-bullying

in today's news we feature an excerpt of interview with Jan from Svaram talking on his reasons for hunger strike since last Friday incidents. One would expect that power cuts translate into lower electricity consumption bills but this not always the case. The culprit is the backup inverter with battery storage. About 30- 45% of energy that passes through an inverter system is lost. Tamil Heritage Centre Team invites us to celebrate Dasara Festival of Evolution at ILAIGNARKAL EDUCATION CENTRE every day 4pm to 6.30pm from tomorrow until 24th. Read more

From RAS we got an INVITATION to Act - The Collective Priorities & Values Action Meeting on Tuesday 23rd of October at 4.30pm at Unity Pavilion in International Zone The meeting will invite participants to choose one of the following priorities: - Affordable Housing - Entry - Participatory Planning - Something else. The Working Committee in association with the Auroville Foundation office will be issuing Identity Cards for all the registered residents of Auroville starting on Monday 15th of October. Yemadas at Solitude tomorrow, vegan sushi. Read more

On Saturday evening, September 8, 2012, there was an interaction between the members of the Governing Board, the International Advisory Council and the residents of Auroville at the Solar Kitchen. During this gathering, Dr. Karan Singh addressed the Aurovilians and gave a touching speech. Each member of the GB and IAC expressed their experience during their tenure and their deep appreciation of Auroville. Later, the Chairman presented the first twelve identity cards (issued by the Auroville Foundation) to Aurovilians. Read more

Yesterday during the national India bandh, or strike, protestors rushed into Town Hall and other Auroville buildings to encourage the offices to close and people to participate in the strike. Today's news features an interview with Ramesh, Chief of security at Town Hall on his thoughts regarding the incident yesterday and how such miscommunication can be avoided on further national strike days. The news also covers the moon status and reports on two art exhibitions in Auroville this month. Happy International Day of Peace! Read more

B and Luigi are at it again, as the seventh edition of their talks hits the air. Andi steps in for Marlenka, and the talk attempts to sift out the obstacles that hold us back from human unity. An opening letter from M. Joshi sets the tone of "universal fraternity". But how do we get there? Auroville, overflowing with beautiful idealism and goals, struggles with the practical implementation of such ideals. Featuring: discussion of territory, different aspects of mobility and the courage needed to isolate the city center through road planning. Read more

Tomorrow at Unity Pavilion in International Zone at 4.30pm we are all invited by RAS to participate at the Collective Values& Priorities meeting no.6. with the topic on Planning. And on Thursday also at UP at 5pm a General Meeting whit the introduction of new team of L'Avenir d'Auroville/Town Development Council 2012 2015 team. SRI GANESH CHATURTHY this year occurs on Wednesday 19th and it will be celebrated in the afternoon from 3pm to 5.30pm At the Ganesh temple of Auroville"Real, lasting prosperity is born from truth and harmony." Read more

In today's news we feature interview with Juan, who with Samai runs Kallialay, the Auroville Surf School which is main organizer along with Bodhi Beach Cafe.It will be three days long 1st International Surf Competition in India with participants from home and abroad. This Saturday 15ht and next one 22nd of September The Solitude Farm CSA project is inviting all CSA participants and potential CSA participants to join them for a farm tour followed by a lunch at Solitude Organic Restaurant. Tomorrow Vegan sushi with Overseas Music Collective. Read more

All the residents of Auroville are invited to two gatherings with the members of the Governing Board and the International Advisory Council to thank them for their continuous support to Auroville during the last two terms: Interaction with the GB/IAC on Saturday, 8 September, at 7.30 pm at La Terrace on the roof of the Solar Kitchen and silent gathering at the Matrimandir Banyan Tree on at 10am. On Saturday at 5.30 at Savitri Bhavan Ladislav Brozman on violin, Ahsaman at 7pm at Pitanga on classical guitar, Quiz Show at 8pm at Visitor Centre Read more

In today's news we feature interview with Jesse from RAS about the Collective Priorities & Values Meeting No.4 , today at 4.30 at Unity Pavilion with the topic on Restrictions to Entry. Following the call for feedback on the proposed Admission and Termination Regulations, the RAS has compiled a document in progress as a result of received feedback, and comments from GM. This Saturday 25th at 8pm at Visitors Centre we can test our knowledge of Auroville Trivia against our celebrity teams at the Quiz Show Genius Incorporated production Read more

By RAS we're all invited to a Collective Values & Priorities Meeting No.4 on Monday 20th of August at 4.30 pm at Unity Pavilion with which will focus on the possibility of selling Outlying Lands to generate resources to buy land within the Master Plan Area; and to build new affordable housing to alleviate restrictions to Entry. At Savitri Bhavan, today at 5.30 pm Michael Miovic will give lecture and power point presentation with tittle - The seven Jewel-Centres of Mother Earth. On Saturday at MMC in Town Hall at 10.30 am Garbology 101. Read more

In today's news we feature interview with Chandra, Mari and Ribhu talking on Garbology 101. The presentation of educational curriculum will happen on Saturday 18th at 10.30am at Multi Media Centre in Town Hall., which will be also the occasion to connect with WasteLess. The RAS on behalf of the WC and the AVC invites all Residents of Auroville to an information and feedback meeting on the proposed Admission and Termination Regulations prepared by Auroville Foundation tomorrow at 5.00pm. at Unity Pavilion,in International Zone. Read more