Auroville is meant to be a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony, above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. The purpose of Auroville is to realize human unity. It was founded in 1968 by Mirra Richard (since her definitive settling in India called “(The) Mother”) and designed by archi[1]tect Roger Anger. Auroville was founded as a project of Sri Aurobindo Society on Wednesday 28 February,1968 by The Mother. She was an equal spiritual col[1]laborator of Sri Aurobindo, who believed that “man is a transitional being”. The Mother expected that this experimental “universal township” would contribute significantly in the “progress of humanity towards its splendid future by bringing together people of goodwill and aspira[1]tion for a better world.” The Mother also believed that such a universal township will contribute decisively to the Indian renaissance. The aim of Bicycle Friendly Area design workshop was to research, conceptual[1]ize and prototype a few components of environment (pathways, shelters, lighting, signage and accessories) using local and natural materials to create new forms with minimal eco footprint.

Chai is merely the generic word for tea in Hindi and many other languages around the world, but for many English speakers outside those regions, particularly in the Western hemisphere, “chai” automatically implies “masala chai”. The traditional chai-brewing process actively boils the tea leaves over sustained heat. Chai prepared in this manner has a caffeine level higher than most teas, as the prolonged boiling produces a more robust beverage than quiescently steeping the tea leaves in hot (but not boiling) water. Chai has no rules. You can make it the way you like. Drink it the way you like. Hey, even drink it whenever you like. It’s got no stiff upper lip rituals and spares you the embarrassment of not knowing the difference between a mocha and a macchiato. It’s no wonder then that this quaint, traditional Indian concoction has evolved from a common man’s beverage to a whole new way of life for today’s young and old. The flavour of chai may change from one region to another, but the ease at which it brings people together never will.

A book on Malaria for children from 7 years and above. It is placed in the young reference book category as it provides factual content in an engaging, creative & coherent form. The stem of the book is a story based on the disease which takes forth the content explaining the all key components involved in understanding & learning about a disease, control & prevention. The story is only to help children make associations , relate with characters & follow a time line, while the essential facts and information to give deeper in-depth understanding of the science behind it.