CHENNAI: A bridge between the past and the future - the ‘universal town’ of Auroville began with the intention of expression of human progress. Today, organic agriculture, afforestation and renewable energy are a big part of Auroville along with art, craft, yoga and village empowerment. Taking the concepts of Auroville out of the closed township into the busy hub of Chennai is the month-long ‘What is Auroville’ festival, and Aurovilians came together to speak of sustainable futures they are practicing.

“Auroville is a place where people with passion have the opportunity to pursue it,” said Paul Blanchflower, the project director of Auroville Botanical Garden........Read more

Source web page: The New Indian Express