There are several Aurovilians who stand out by their work. Jill Navarre can surely be included in this list. Before she made Auroville her home in 1991, her numerous poems were published in periodicals in the USA and Canada. She also co-founded “a celebrated Toronto poetry coffee house, The Soft Cell”. The transition from poetry […]
We are delighted to share with you that Flickers Film Club is hosting its next public screening coming Sunday (20/9) at AF Pondy. We will be screening Aranya Sahay’s ‘Humans in the Loop’ (please find attached our promotional poster for the event). About the Event: Flickers Film Club and Alliance Française de Pondichéry are delighted to welcome you […]
Dates: September 2 through September 29, 2026 Venue: Family Restaurant, Heritage Town, Puducherry Guest of Honour Dr. Gopal Jayaraman, Kalaimamani awardee and artist, admired the work’s raw conviction: “His fearless approach to execution gives the works a sense of spontaneity and vitality… an expressive visual language that is energetic.” Kirti Chandak of TASMAI, Centre for […]
*FAR AWAY, SO CLOSE* *4-part moving image workshop series* to observe the effects of different magnifications on the human body – with and without lighting, with and without contexts – and to discover how meaning may be altered as a result of varying factors. *Part 1 – Close-up* (duration 1 hour, *Friday 4th September 7pm […]
https://www.sanctuarynaturefoundation.org/events/the-sanctuary-wildlife-photography-awards-2026 Please submit your photos for this year’s theme is ‘Call of the Wild’. Crazy cameras and lenses are awaiting as prizes for the best wild photography. Deadline extended till Sep 10 The Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 Call for Submissions! Yes, it’s that time of the year again! Shutterbugs, dig into your hard drives […]
Edition 6 of MANIFEST opens its CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS Early Bird Discount available until 24th November, 2026. Final Deadline 21st February 2027. We are happy to add two new categories – Dance Documentaries and Fashion Films The following discounts are available on submission fees if applicable to the submitter: Has your film been selected […]
Architect of Self Destruction investigates exhaustion and the thresholds of physical and mental endurance. It explores how reaching a point of depletion can open space for transformation. Through movement, the work engages the relationship between body and space, framing destruction not as collapse, but as a necessary process for renewal, personal, social, and structural. This […]
Earth Day Special ·at the Multimedia Center Auditorium, Auroville on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · 8:00 PM ✨ Glide into the waters of the Cauvery, where India’s smooth coated otters reveal playful bonds, fragile resilience, and breathtaking survival. Narrated by Sugandhi Gadadhar with fisherman Shivanna “Shivu,” this award winning documentary unveils never before seen behavior […]
Presented by The Brown Critique & Pondicherry Poets Day 1 — 28 March 2026 (Saturday) Venue: SHARANAM, Ousterimedu, Sri Aurobindo Society, Tamil Nadu Arrival 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm — Lunch (for early arrivals) 1:00 pm onwards — Refresh & room allocation 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm — Arrival of participants Afternoon–Evening (4:30 pm – […]
exploring hip hop, improvisation & composition. Melodie (Paris) blends Hip Hop with Bharatanatyam & Kathak, creating a powerful hybrid movement language. Member of Hype N Spicy and Nritta Calling, she has received 8 awards across France & internationally since 2019. Abhilash’s sessions explore improvisation through martial arts principles & contemporary dance — working with breath, […]
Free Film Screening in PUDUCHERRY Friday, February 27th | 7:00 PM onwards Conscious Light Film The award winning documentary on Avatar Adi Da Samraj Open to anyone interested in consciousness, inner transformation, and the life of a spiritual master. Come witness, reflect, and explore. Venue: No. 1, 9th Cross Extension Rd, Puducherry Limited seating. Registration […]
Event Details Flickers Film Club and Alliance Française de Pondichéry are delighted to welcome you all to a screening of Abderrahmane Sissako’s Academy Award nominated ‘Timbuktu’. The movie tells the tale of a cattle herder and his family who reside in the dunes of Timbuktu, who find their quiet lives, which are typically free of […]
9TH AUROVILLE FILM FESTIVAL 2026 – 18 to 25 January The 9th Auroville Film Festival 2026 got off to a brilliant start on the 18th of January 2026 with a live music performance by Auroville band NoizeGate playing Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Auroville Film Festival, organised by residents of Auroville, aims to showcase […]
Program: 18th January 2026 – 25th January 2026 Shakti Arts warmly welcomes the community to live music performances and a selection of films curated by AVFF ’26. Sunday 18 January, 2026 Performance 18:00 | Live Music: Creedence Clearwater Revival Screenings 19:30 | Farming The Revolution (India, 2024, Dir. Nishtha Jain, 105min, NR R) In 2020 […]
Film program: 18th January 2026 – 25th January 2026 CRIPA warmly welcomes the community to the AVFF ‘26 screenings. Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. For everyone’s enjoyment, kindly avoid crossing in front of the screen or using mobile phones when lights are off. Food and beverages are not permitted inside the hall. Sunday 18 […]
An Evening of Bharatanatyam Presented by Bharat Nivas, The Pavilion of India, Auroville. Event Overview Experience a traditional Bharatanatyam repertoire performed in the original methodology of the art form by Anuratha Swaminathan. Anuratha is the disciple and daughter-in-law of the renowned Guru B. Herambanathan, a ‘Sangeet Natak Akademi’ and ‘Kalaimamani’ awardee, and a hereditary Nattuvanar […]
AUROVILLE STORIES: 2068 6 Tuesdays: Jan 27 – Mar 3 5:15-7:15pm @ Sunlit Path Learn more & register: bit.ly/AurovilleStories2068 What is your most hopeful vision for Auroville? Please join this 6-week storytelling project to imagine Auroville realizing its potential by its 100th birthday in 2068 — and to craft short, realistic, and hopeful “future memories” […]
Film program: 18th January 2026 – 25th January 2026 CRIPA warmly welcomes the community to the AVFF ‘26 screenings. Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. For everyone’s enjoyment, kindly avoid crossing in front of the screen or using mobile phones when lights are off. Food and beverages are not permitted inside the hall. Sunday 18 […]
Program: 18th January 2026 – 25th January 2026 Shakti Arts warmly welcomes the community to live music performances and a selection of films curated by AVFF ’26. Sunday 18 January, 2026 Performance 18:00 | Live Music: Creedence Clearwater Revival Screenings 19:30 | Farming The Revolution (India, 2024, Dir. Nishtha Jain, 105min, NR R) In 2020 […]
Single award of INR 7,00,000 Purpose: The Kishor Parekh Photography Trust announces an annual award, to recognise an Indian photographer who has an original visual language that is rooted in a distinct way of seeing. We are looking for exciting photographic voices: those with a compelling vision, and assuredness of craft. This is an award […]
Lecture/ Interactive Talk/ Presentation Language: English Duration: 90 min including Q & A Venue: Centre d’Art, Auroville Date: 26 November Time: 5pm Synopsis: Step into the fascinating world of Lavani — a bold, beautiful, and deeply misunderstood art form rooted in matriarchal traditions. In this interactive session, writer-researcher Bhushan Korgaonkar takes you into the lives […]
Lecture/ Interactive Talk/ Presentation Language: English Duration: 90 min including Q & A Venue: Centre d’Art, Auroville Date: 26 November Time: 5pm Synopsis: Step into the fascinating world of Lavani — a bold, beautiful, and deeply misunderstood art form rooted in matriarchal traditions. In this interactive session, writer-researcher Bhushan Korgaonkar takes you into the lives […]
Ministry of Culture, Government of IndiaPlot No. 15-A, Sector-7, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075 🏆 Award of Senior/Junior Fellowships (2025–26) To Outstanding Persons in the Fields of Culture The CCRT, Ministry of Culture, invites offline applications for the Senior and Junior Fellowships for the year 2025–26.These fellowships support research-oriented projects in the fields of: Performing […]
We’re thrilled to announce a special edition of ACCHOR Indie Film Collective Night, hosted by Accessible Horizon Films in collaboration with Catamaran Brewing Co. Join us for an unforgettable cinematic evening featuring the launch and release of Kalaivu 2-The Reprise Penned and orchestrated by Stanzin Raghu, and starring the brilliant Harish Uthaman and Lakshmipriyaa Chandramouli […]
The registration channel for the 2026 Jingdezhen International Ceramic Art Biennale opened on September 1st and closes on December 25th. http://www.cjicb.com/News20250901-en.html Submission （1）No submission fee. （2） Enter the submission link, click “Activities Details,” download The Future of Ceramics: 2026 Jingdezhen International Ceramic Art Biennale Registration Form and fill in the relevant information. Submission Links by […]
