Wednesday, May 22 2013, 10:45 AM

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Increased demand for test-tube babies

With increasing numbers of couples in Indonesia turning to in-vitro fertilization (IVF), also known as test-tube babies, doctors and clinics…

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  • From Pegangsaan to Rijswik

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    The newborn country that was Indonesia discovered after its first president Sukarno, read the declaration of independence on Aug. 17, 1945 that the road to getting international recognition and forming…

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  • Tom Ford adds to glitz for London Fashion Week

    By day, London may look the same - downbeat commuters, snarled traffic, headaches galore. But after dark the city will be sparkling on Friday as London Fashion Week spawns dozens…

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  • 'Syawalan' and more blessings

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    This month of Syawal in the Muslim calendar ends the fasting month of Ramadhan. The Javanese community calls it bakda kupat or syawalan, and has various traditional celebrations held in…

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  • Documentary on Jakarta’s urban poor battles for Oscar

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    A contemplative documentary by Dutch filmmaker Leonard Retel Helmrich, which depicts poverty in Indonesia, has clinched a 2012 Academy Award nomination in the feature documentary category after garnering several prestigious…

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  • Schooling divers in perpetual summers

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    On a balmy day by the beaches of Gili Trawangan, a group of four anxious first-time scuba divers hopped into a traditional Indonesian fishing boat loaded with scuba gear.

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  • Project for Better change

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    Human trafficking is a serious issue in developing countries, but many people are not aware of the problem until it is too late.

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  • Weaving identities

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    Tetsuji Nakagawara is the kind of man who will listen and treat your questions with the gentleness of a Zen master.

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  • Return to Bali

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    Lisa Nakagawara said her parents first visited Bali 25 years ago, and were impressed by how the Balinese led their lives.

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  • The Prophet’s history at Maimun Palace

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    A youth from Aceh, Sayed Ahmad Sabiq, 32, waited for almost a half an hour at the ticket counter of an exhibition in Medan, North Sumatra, recently.

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  • Sweet Taste of ‘Semur’

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    The brownish-looking meat stew – semur — comes with a rich history, making it a tradition to serve it on special occasions like the upcoming Idul Fitri celebrations.

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