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Lifestyle 7 years ago

A textbook, a board marker and a … gun

The very idea of "arming teachers" sends some uneasy signals to the community wherever you...

Lifestyle 7 years ago

Will global changemakers ever come from Indonesia?

To answer the question Indonesia first needs to deal with its internal problems.

Parents 7 years ago

Fight for gender equality starts at home

A UNESCO report published two years ago argued that gender bias was still present and expanding&nbsp...

Environment 7 years ago

Tourism waste is in our hands

Indonesia should not be openly accessible to tourism before people can behave themselves, as th...

Lifestyle 7 years ago

How I learned to stop worrying and love the workplace WhatsApp group

No one warned me about Indonesian’s obsession with using WhatsApp for workplace communica...

Activities 7 years ago

Four not-to-miss events in East Nusa Tenggara in 2018

This year, the Tourism Ministry has compiled numerous annual events across the archipelago to d...

Environment 7 years ago

Clean-up events shed light on Indonesia's waste crisis

As promising as they are, clean-ups do not represent a long-term solution to the waste crisis in Bal...

Lifestyle 7 years ago

Seeing intimacy through the glass of anxiety

Knowing our own and our partner’s characteristics will help us in finding the middle ground in...

Destinations 7 years ago

Seven lesser-known dive areas in Indonesia

If you are a scuba diver, you must have heard all about the magnificent diving sites of Indones...

Lifestyle 7 years ago

Five ways to improve your financial health in 2018

Financial planning may not sound fun, but it is an essential part of your life, much like your healt...

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Ika Butoni presents at Oriental Fashion Show 2018 in Paris

Ika has always wanted to show her creations in Paris and thought that this alternative venue would b...

Science & Tech 7 years ago

Fear, uncertainty and doubt in crypto-land

Things have not been looking pretty for those who dared invest in cryptocurrencies.

Destinations 7 years ago

Mount Siguniang: Sacred place for Tibetans, paradise for climbers

I was in the valley of Mount Siguniang, China, a sacred place for the Tibetan people and paradise fo...

Science & Tech 7 years ago

Who pays if Elon Musk's SpaceX launch fails?

Amid all the uncertainties of the universe, even Elon Musk must consider an insurance policy for his...

Food 7 years ago

What is mindful eating and how do you do it?

Eating together plays a huge role in the social life of Jakartans. That’s where mindful eating...

Entertainment 7 years ago

'USS Callister' welcomes viewers on board new season of 'Black Mirror'

What happens if society implements ratings on every individual where everyone can up-vote and down-v...

News 7 years ago

How climate change threatens Indonesia's marine tourism

The effects of climate change could have a far-reaching impact on Indonesia’s thriving ma...

Lifestyle 7 years ago

Responsible social media: #earthquake, #evacuation, #DangerToOthers

Many people shared stories on social media about what they were doing when the quake hit last Tuesda...

Health 7 years ago

Obesity and your health: Five things to know

Obesity is the physical condition of excess fat tissue caused by a complex interaction of ...

Entertainment 7 years ago

Five recommended podcasts for 'beginners'

Podcasts let you catch up on the news, pop culture events, games and much more.

Lifestyle 7 years ago

How citizen journalism is a double-edged sword

Unlike entertainment TV shows or tabloids that have their own reporters and paparazzi to chase stori...

Lifestyle 7 years ago

Living from the heart: Know your values first

Every day, we are either designing our best self to fulfil our destinies or compromising our he...

Lifestyle 7 years ago

9 TED Talks to help you through your quarter-life crisis

We all have bad days, but if you're having too many in a row, you could be experiencing a "...

Lifestyle 7 years ago

'Millennial bravery' and taking the fight against corruption online

Optimizing millennials in the fight against corruption may be a challenge, but it is not impossible....

Entertainment 7 years ago

Six hotly anticipated TV series making a return soon

Some award-winning TV series like Game of Thrones and Stranger Things have confirmed that they will ...

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Balinese traditional, modern arts go under hammer this month

Larasati auctioneers continue to provide excellent support in moving forward Indonesian art, especia...

Lifestyle 7 years ago

How much do you need for a comfortable retirement?

My own definition of a comfortable retirement is being debt-free, enabling my older self t...

Health 7 years ago

Making self-care your priority in 2018

Together, employee depression, stress, and anxiety were responsible for 55.2 percent of all reported...

Destinations 7 years ago

Oman: An untouched diving paradise

Oman has remained a largely undiscovered diving paradise just waiting to be explored.

Science & Tech 7 years ago

Bitcoin trading: Addictive 'hobby' that could break my bank

Cryptocurrencies are definitely something to watch. Governments fear it, some through ignorance, som...

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