content (News) Happy Republic Day India! This morning was inaugurated a volunteer housing project named Rohini & Yuva. One of our volunteers, Kimbo, attended bhumi puja onsite near Luminosity and talked with Uma directly. On Saturday at 4 PM, at Kala Kendra Audiovisual Room, we're invited to a presentation called 'MISSION AUROVILLE' which is about six Polish artists who are currently residing in Auroville. On Sunday at 7.30 pm at the Pitanga Bulgarian Pavilion presents a Violin and Piano Recital with guest artists Yoana Strateva and Ivelina Ivancheva
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 (City Life) In 2010 l'Avenir d'Auroville had commissioned to Luis Feduchi a study about the Residential Zone, sectors 1 & 2. In the mean time l'Avenir d'Auroville has also started a process of "participatory planning" with architects residing in Auroville. In November 2011 some members of the planning office went to Amedhabad to meet with Mr. Doshi, chairman of TDC / l'Avenir d'Auroville, to present the studies. The next step is to integrate the two researches. In February 2012 Mr. Doshi will visit Auroville to help in finalizing this integration work.
Friday, 13 January 2012 (City Life) At Joy Guest house, previously known as College Guesthouse, the main damage was caused by uprooted trees. Also, they have no water or electricity. Except from the working men and the people living there, the place is pretty deserted, since it is impossible of receiving guests in this condition. After the interview, on my way back to the radio, i was forced to stop since a tree was taken down to secure future safety to electricity lines.
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Sunday, 08 January 2012 (Environment) Recently built zen house of Sabine and Philippe, residents of Repos community is now roofless, water tank broken, what used to be beautiful blooming fence by buganvilla, is now piece of uprooted shrubs...For Sabine and Philippe Repos is home for more than decade, and both actively participate in community life in Repos, as well in community in whole. Since they were well aware, and realistic of present treat of cyclone Thane on Thursday night, they evacuated themselves overnight, and also informed others and guests about situation. What now?
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Tuesday, 03 January 2012 (News) From first almost paralyzed feeling after natural catastrophe town woke up in frantic mood to clean, repair..help..Yesterday the clean up team started their work, to which we all are welcome. And since today we got a Cyclone help desk in Town Hall at the Receptionist Desk with team of people collecting and sharing information on the most important things - water, electricity, green belt - wood issues. Help desk team can be reach at main Town Hall phone line 2622250, for water and single phase generators we should call Jill on 9486144065
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Tuesday, 03 January 2012 (City Life) On Friday December 30, cyclone Thane hit the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry with heavy rains and wind speeds of up to 135 kmph (83 mph) and tidal surges of up to 1.5 metres (5 feet). The cyclone hit the coast from Chennai to Karaikal. The Villupuram district is among the worst hit as the cyclone epicenter was close to Pondicherry. Here is an interview with Frederik and Joseba regarding fund raising and a plan to repair damaged houses. In the READ MORE section find Auroville's official press release. Read more Monday, 02 January 2012 (City Life) Yesterday some members of the l'Avenir d'Auroville had a meeting with the residents to gather in the Creativity comunity. The aim was to update the participants regarding city development in residential sectors. The conclusion of the discussion was that the financial aspect of Auroville needs urgent attention so that the city's development can be realized. In the December issue of AurovilleToday a title resonates: Auroville Population Stagnate. Last year the residents increased by 8 members only. Some of the policies need to be looked into.
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Thursday, 22 December 2011 (Education) Mr. Melake Selam visited Auroville in 2008, joined Satprem at Earth Institute to learn and expand the knowledge on earthen construction in order to use this technology on his home ground - Ethiopia. Leading motto that we, humans should care about our planet and protect environment and put in use sustainability was appealing to him. All that he has been learn he put into practice, and shared the knowledge with his students. At the Institute of Architecture we saw built examples - a Sudu house (nice example of basic family house) and a vault.
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Sunday, 20 November 2011 (City Life) Ashish Mathur, Chief Executive Officer at RAMKY Integrated Township Ltd., has been sharing his vision which is "Sustainable Growth and a green and clean Earth" during the Vision workshop of the Auroville Green Practices. His company is known for its pioneering role in the civil, public and environmental development of infrastructure in India and it strongly believes that the fruits of development must reach every man and woman without any discrimination. His insights into the environmental problems of today have inspired the audience.
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Thursday, 10 November 2011 (City Life) The community "Luminosity" has started with the wish to create "A temple for living" for its inhabitants. It consists of twelve small apartments, eight offices and big communal areas. David, one of the architects, is explaining the different aspects of the building like the new systems for waste water treatment and rain water harvest. The later will be able to provide enough water for all inhabitants of the building for the whole year. Please open the attached PDF-file in order to follow a series of 17 photos which are referred to in the talk
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Monday, 17 October 2011 (News) Todays featured interview is with Bridget of lAvenir, explaining a bit of whats in the housing project pipeline. Announcements include poets of Auroville reading as part of World Poetry Movement 24 Sept., Auroville Film Festival's 121 films run September 29th through October 3 and, the Residents Assembly Service calls for a for a complete review of the selection process for future Councils and Working Committees on Thursday 29th September at 4:30, Sri Aurobindo World Centre for Human Unity.
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Wednesday, 21 September 2011 (City Life) Auroville still has lot to learn about important issues like housing. Practicing diversity in unity is not easy but as Renu noted in the interview, one of the thing common to us all is that each one of us is attached to the development of Auroville. Common agreement has to come partially from people being sensitized and understanding as to why the land is used and why is there a certain density. And maybe by all of us actively searching for solutions will bear more fruits than criticizing.
Thursday, 15 September 2011 (News) Evolution, Religion, and the Unknown God" by Georges Van Vrekhem now published; from Upasana an exhibition Cotton-A Way Forward to be showcased in Nov. 2011; the second edition of the Auroville Triathlon will take place on Sunday 11th at New Creation Sports; White Sails from Arseny: the idea of starting sailing action in Auroville, inspired by past experience, and time spent with a sailing and fencing club The Carabela' in Russia and, lAvenir d'Auroville announces 9 housing projects: 245 units followed by at least 270 more to follow.
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Monday, 05 September 2011 (City Life) With announcement about temporarily "closed" doors of Entry Service caused for the first time in their mandate since 2009 to get some feedback from a cross section of the community. We need the human asset in order for community to grow, we need energy, expertise, finances - everything that committed new comer can bring. Entry Service is in charge of screening candidates, but if the community doesn't fully open the doors by providing the infrastructure necessary to welcome new comers, the Entry Service is more like bouncers.
Friday, 02 September 2011 (News) In today's news we feature short excerpt of interview with Cecilia from the Entry Service about the announcement in last News and Notes about potential newcomers. On this Saturday and Sunday, 3rd and 4th of September between 12 to 13.30 and between 6.30 to 8pm the book "The Salt of Life" by Emanuele, with cartoons on Auroville, a sixteen years antology, will be released and signed at Tanto Pizzeria. Working Committee informs all residents that the next Governing Board and International Advisory Council meetings will take place in October.
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Thursday, 01 September 2011 (News) Featured today is an interview with Francis and Doris of Auroville Video Productions speaking about their recent work 'Children of Auroville' which opens Friday at Paradiso CInema, Townhall. Alsoa reminder to submit films of any length, any topic for 2011 FIlm Festival. And a chance to learn to asssemble a dismountable house this weekend and learn about Holoenergetics through a film Healing with Love, the work of Dr. Laskow, a Californian surgeon.
Wednesday, 10 August 2011 (News) In today's news we feature an interview with Kavitha about Zeitgeist movement in India, and a visit of its members in Auroville.
On Saturday and Sunday will be Argentine Tango Workshop for beginners & intermediates with topics on tango basics & quality of the embrace through several steps. Both days will end up witl Milongas on different locations.
On Saturday at College Guest House from 10am to 5pm will be a workshop to wake up your true inner being, to discover your inner world through fairy tales.
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Thursday, 28 July 2011 (News) Jalshaghar presents on Thursday 28th July, at 8.00pm at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium Bharat Nivas, Pavilion of Indian Culture World Music Concert Raga Jazz.; night of interesting music. Also on Thursday at 5 pm in Town Hall Conference Hall we're invited to the Presentation on Transit Lounge housing project which is an experiment in dis-mountable housing with common facilities. It gives a relatively low cost place to live, in a short period of time with many creative options such as housing design, financial features and flexibility.
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Tuesday, 26 July 2011 (News) The General Meeting of yesterday gives hope and shows progress. This news offers an excerpt of it; listen to the entire thing later on today on AurovilleRadio and attend the next meeting in two weeks. Annoouncements: computer classes for Seniors with teachers Uriel and Ganesh begin Thursday 21st July at 2pm, Kolam Computer Centre at New Creation.
Help build Auroville by pioneering a new community! The Transit Lounge, an experiment in dis-mountable housing with common facililties presented Thursday July 28th 5 pm Town Hall Conference Roon.
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Wednesday, 20 July 2011 (News) Today's news features an interview with Aurovilian architects Sheril and Pino. They share their viewpoints and their feelings, which result from what they have experienced in community living and, in searching for another dwelling since the recent birth of their daughter. Also in the news a few announcements: Georges van Vrekhem's 'Preparing for the Miraculous' plus news of renovation to happen in Kalabhumi for all manner of living arts and finally a reminder to be conscious with recyling.
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 (City Life) L'Avenir d'Auroville held the meeting with all architects of Auroville on main topic - how to work on development of Auroville, which is so specific and so diverse in purposes and interests. Meeting was called by Governing Board member Mr B. V. Doshi and joined by advisory member Mr. Harijit Singh Anand. As Mr.B.V. Doshi stated at his opening in Auroville many things are unknown and unclear - starting with land, demography facts, activities, housing, institutions and their connections with population, and their purposes. Establishing Development Council, which would be introduced to the Governing Board might bring some clarity and efficiently connect dispersed plans.
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Wednesday, 27 April 2011 (City Life) « We are trying to increase the population of Auroville. It is going too slowly". As Dr. Karan Singh, Chairman of Auroville Foundation, kindly introduced his newly released documentary film "I BELIEVE", on April 25th evening at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, he also took this opportunity to share with the audience some of his vision and set of priorities for Auroville. Although he reminded that his third term's main issue as Chairman of Auroville Foundation was the development of the City with l'Avenir d'Auroville, he also reminded that Auroville is about the growth of consciousness yearning for Aurovilians to look upon their spiritual development as well.
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Tuesday, 26 April 2011 (City Life) "It takes too much time to build houses compared to the need", here is the concrete starting statement Bridget assessed to explain the reason why of the Dis-mountable Housing Project to the sixty persons who came to attend the meeting on Friday April 15th, 2011 at the Town Hall Conference Room. The Auroville Transit Lounge project team presented details, images and costs of the projects as well as the sites that are dedicated for it. Dis-mountable Housing aims at providing solutions to new comers and Aurovilians who need housing for the time being of their own house construction. Read more Monday, 18 April 2011 (City Life) Dorle from l'Avenir d'Auroville and Manu, Architect working on natural and renewal materials, are giving additional information on the issues builders and architects have faced to develop Transit Housing solutions and how they are trying to find answers. Both explains why the Dis-mountable Housing is first targeting new comers and Aurovilians who have the ability to fund the construction of their own house while staying in a "transit housing area". Dorle also inform on the forecast cost for family, couple or single units as of today.
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Monday, 18 April 2011 (News) In today's news we feature short interview with Renu from L'Avenir d'Auroville. She shared with us some exciting news- the presentation on dismountable houses next Friday at Multi Media Center at Town Hall at 5pm will show us few different possibilities on the topic, which might serve to soothe a bit present housing crisis in Auroville. The survey on housing is still going on until 11th of April. On Saturday we will have a chance to see Odissi dance( Sri Krishna under the Kadamba Tree) at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, and Doppleganger (Genius Incorporated Presents)at Visitor Center at 8pm. Residents Assembly service reminds us to not to forget to General Meeting on Monday, 11th of April at 5pm at SAWCHU. Read more Thursday, 07 April 2011 (News) Today's newscast features an excerpt from an interview with Karl-Heinz Posch of Austria, frequent visitor to Auroville and invited here this time to conduct studies and workshops on an important aspect of town planning: mobility management. Karl-Heinz is, since 2006, the coordinator of the European Platform on Mobility Management, an organization that currently has five member countries: France, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Also in the news find an extract from a summary of Housing Service activities.Read more Monday, 28 March 2011 (City Life) En el programa de hoy Alex hace un análisis de la cuestión de la vivienda en el mundo y lo compara con la problemática de Auroville y los desafíos evidenciados por los Aurovilianos que tienen que encontrar un sitio en donde vivir. Joseba, del Housing Service, nos explica como es la base de esta cuestión en Auroville, cuales son las innovaciones que se intenta hacer para no repetir antiguos errores, cuales son sus desafíos y planes para el futuro. En una muy interesante entrevista, se explora los detalles y los escenarios de este momento en la cuestión de la vivienda en Auroville.
Monday, 28 March 2011 (News) At Verite ILC Hall, from Monday 21st to Saturday 26th, from 9am to 4:30pm daily Mobility Management & Land Use Planning workshop is going on In a one-week workshop they aim to develop agreed standards, achieve a better understanding and a more effective interface, to support the process of planning and implementation to arrive at a sustainable transport system as soon as possible. L'avenir and Housing Service are launching an on-line "Housing needs and resources" survey. If you are someone in need of housing they need to hear from you. Filling the survey will: first of all· ensure you are registered with them as needing housing ·and secondly give them valuable information on the number, types of units to build and resources available.
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Tuesday, 22 March 2011 (News) Today's news features an except from the Auroville Choir's concert of Celtic songs performed at Pitanga this last weekend, the highlight of which was a surprise: Anandi, choir member and daughter of Nuria and Joan, had composed the music for a poem by Wordsworth: romantic lyrics set to romantic, haunting music. Imagine 40 plus adult Aurovilians of differing cultures working together for the joy of singing...the choir is indeed a place where human unity prevails, in harmony. Also in the news a reminder to catch Emanuele's painting on stone exhibition at Savitri Bhavan, plus the upcoming L'avenir and Housing Service on-line "Housing Needs and Resources" survey.
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Monday, 21 March 2011 (News) Today's news offers a variety of announcements starting with Auroville's Housing Service, about to launch an Auroville Housing needs and resources survey which will provide information necessary for accurate planning for future housing., to be launched at the Housing meeting on 10 March. Next a reminder from Auroville Vehicle Service, followed by an invitation for Open House at Buddha Garden on Thursday and finally, also on 10 March, a powerpoint presentation by Sigrid will be made on New Classical Homoeopathy.
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