Category Archives: My Life

Laxmi to Narsi, Palam with directed path

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Soumyanath

I joined IT-BHU (now IIT-BHU) in 1979. It was my first time in a hostel. We met so many new faces of nearly same age group. Most of us was worried with uncertainties of facing a new place, new environment … Continue reading →

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Retreat to Kolkata

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Soumyanath

After month long stay at Auroville I realized that it is not the place of my Karmabhumi. We decided to move on. Call of Pondicherry beach was alluring. We decided to spend a couple of days at Pondicherry. This was … Continue reading →

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A month in Auroville

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Soumyanath

Auroville is in the border of Tamilnadu and Pondicherry. It is around 5 Km from beach, part of it is right beside the sea. Auroville is best known for its tourist attraction – Matrimandir, that looks like a golden globe. … Continue reading →

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Legend of Irumbai and Sadhana Forest

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Soumyanath

When  you travel Pondicherry from Chenni or Bangalore via NH 66, you will cross a place called Irumbai, which is around 6km ahead of Auroville. Irumbai is famous for its temples which were built around AD 1000 – 1500. Irumbai … Continue reading →

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Automating Building Manufacture

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Soumyanath

At Auroville I took the work on automating their CSEB manufacturing machine – Auram 6000. Compressed Stabilized Earthen Blocks are fast becoming popular for their obvious benefits. These blocks have superior thermal insulation than concrete. With proper design, they compare … Continue reading →

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A view of Auroville

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Soumyanath

I got a opportunity to spend a few days in Auroville – the universal city in the making. I have been reading a lot about Auroville, mainly from sustainable living groups. Then there was a International Conference on Frontiers of … Continue reading →

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Remembering fall colors

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Soumyanath
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Posted on September 25, 2011 by Soumyanath

View from my balcony

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Minnesota State Fair

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Soumyanath

Minnesota state fair is one place possibly every one in Minneapolis comes. It is part of cultural tradition that dates back to 1859. It is fun to see so many people at a time. Official record shows on this day … Continue reading →

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