August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery. August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: Wild at the Museum
This video is an audio blog “Interesting Facts About Tamil Culture” from an article about Tamil History but it also covers the following subjects: The News Minute -excavation in Tamil Nadu -Tamil Nadu Archaeology department
“Plans of what our futures holdFoolish lies of growing oldIt seems we’re so invincibleThe truth is so cold” Avenged Sevenfold was formed in 1999 by 5 friends in high school, and is now one of the most successful bands in the world. They have released album upon album of brilliantly composed music showcasing their tremendous […]
“I need to find the keyTo eternal life and seeThe joy, the smile,The overwhelming love of your heartIs what I need” Stratovarius is a Finnish power metal band formed in 1985. One of the giants of the genre, they are known for their unmatched compositions and ability to tell a story through intricate melodies and […]
André Schöne’s installation at La Petite Maison in collaboration with Svaram represents an artistic principle that is neither old nor new, established nor ground-breaking. It is an expression of something that has been expressed many times before, yet is always in some way unrecognizable. “I’m not so interested in creating something new,” the musician/producer mused. “Whatever comes […]
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery. August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: Cassis La Belle
The house of cards has crashed down like thunder. In a beautiful descent. The grand finale of our accomplishments Dynazty is a Swedish metal band known for their catchy melodies and well crafted lyrics sung by mesmerizing voice of Nils Molin. The Smoking Gun, a ballad from their 2016 album, Titanic Mass, is no exception […]
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery. August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: Migrating Objects
The house of cards has crashed down like thunder. In a beautiful descent. The grand finale of our accomplishments Dynazty is a Swedish metal band known for their catchy melodies and well crafted lyrics sung by mesmerizing voice of Nils Molin. The Smoking Gun, a ballad from their 2016 album, Titanic Mass, is no exception […]
“Sound objects” is how Berlin electronic music artist André Schöne calls the instruments produced at Svaram here in Auroville; the term lends a ready insight into his indelibly fresh take on acoustic-electronic fusions. The ‘crossover’ continuum has steadily become a no-man’s-land (that is, for the faint of heart), the landscape littered with all too many […]
“The world is full of Kings and QueensWho blind your eyes and steal your dreams”The song, written by Ronnie James Dio, deals with the ambiguity of life and how nothing is ever black and white. According to Dio, the song is targeted at people (often the very religious) who force others to think that certain […]
“The world is full of Kings and QueensWho blind your eyes and steal your dreams”The song, written by Ronnie James Dio, deals with the ambiguity of life and how nothing is ever black and white. According to Dio, the song is targeted at people (often the very religious) who force others to think that certain […]
Is there a saviourWho can turn the tide All our lives are on the lineWe need a hero – Hero! Beast in Black is a groundbreaking 5-piece power metal force of nature. Based in Finland, this band is known for its powerful and melodic music often inspired by Anime. Their song, Cry Out For A […]
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery. August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: Spring Comes with a […]
This song is one that I regularly go back to whenever I want to remind myself who the greatest singer in the world is. Though I don’t particularly have any connection to the song itself, I am a huge fan of Yannis and am always inspired by his commitment to his craft and his mastery […]
This was a song that was immensely popular when I was very young. But I never really knew what it was about. The incredibly catchy and memorable chorus had me convinced that it was just another song about partying and having a good time. It was only years later that I heard it all the […]
To me, this entire album means a lot. It shows the capability of the human spirit and how much one can achieve in the face of tremendous adversity. It also shows the compassion that artists share for one another, and the nature of music to transcend all boundaries. Being an almost entirely instrumental album, Becker’s […]
Group painting exhibition at Kalakendra Art Gallery Presented by Art World-Sarala’s Art Centre and Bharat Nivas Until March 18 2022 Unity in Diversity is a spacious idea, and therefore one well suited to Auroville and its artists. Wandering through Kalakendra’s latest and aptly titled new exhibit, I found myself wondering- what other verbal umbrella could fit […]
Love in the Time of Corona To experience a piece of art in its ideal setting is an occurrence that can warp time and space with an almost offhanded ease; when the wills of directors and performers appear to flow in utter synchronicity with the world around them, the effect can transform even the simplest […]
Venue: Aurodhan Art Gallery, No.33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam, Puducherry – 605012
Article published in The New Indian Express The quality of films produced during its workshops and the recognition these student films are receiving in film festivals across India and abroad are an indicator. Four short films made by students of the Auroville Film Institute (AFI) over the year 2021 have received accolades in film festivals. […]
Article by M.Dinesh Varma published in The Hindu The NZ-based platform will help conduct the AVFF online Auroville has teamed up with a New Zealand-based video streaming service for hosting the 2022 edition of the Auroville Film Festival(AVFF), as an online event from Tuesday. The global flavour of the seventh AVFF (January 18-23) will manifest […]
Article published in The Hindu Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj died at his home here in the early hours of January 17, his granddaughter said. He would have been 84 next month. Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known, died surrounded by his family and disciples. They were playing ‘antakshari’ after dinner when he suddenly took ill, Ragini […]
Shanta Gokhale writes: Alaknanda Samarth pushed the boundaries of acting throughout her career. Alaknanda Samarth’s passing on the morning of Monday, December 6, has come as a deep shock to her numerous friends in Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and elsewhere. Although she lived in London, she knew more about what was going on in theatre and […]
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery. August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: The Pull of Light
