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UNESCO recognizes Kartini's letters as a Memory of the World

Through letters she wrote to her pen pals, Kartini expressed bold ideas on issues such as girls' access to education, opposition to polygamy and resistance to forced and child marriage.

1 year ago
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Social media users in Indonesia turn to AI chatbot to voice criticism

X’s Grok, a large language model (LLM) infused with humor and rebellion, offers Indonesian netizens a playful platform to express social critique in a non-confrontational manner, helping them avoid legal consequences under the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law. ...

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Webb detected strongest 'hints' yet of life on distant planet

There has been vigorous debate in scientific circles about whether the planet K2-18b, which is 124 light years away in the Leo constellation, could be an ocean world capable of hosting microbial life. ...

1 year ago

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SWA student Ayden admitted to Harvard, Stanford, and other Top Global Universities

Ayden Haoken, a senior in the Class of 2025 from Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) in Tangerang, Banten, has earned admission to some of the world’s most prestigious universities in recognition not only of his academic excellence, but also his role as a tech-driven changemaker and young entrepreneur committed to global impact.

1 year ago
Culture

Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew on Blue Origin rocket

The crew lifted off from West Texas at 9:31 a.m. ET and traveled to the edge of space, where they experienced a brief period of weightlessness before returning to Earth in a flight lasting around 11 minutes, according to a live broadcast by Blue Origin, the space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos.

1 year ago
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For some, music is a force for change

As the country faces a tumultuous state, a discussion featuring musicians and activists concludes that songs are a powerful force for change against injustice.

1 year ago
People

Katy Perry set to roar into space on all-female flight

Monday's mission is the first all-female space crew since Valentina Tereshkova's historic solo flight in 1963.

1 year ago
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Mother's prayer, jazz and propaganda: Titiek Puspa in five songs

Many could certainly question Titiek’s political legacy, given that she wrote a propaganda song titled “Bapak Pembangunan” (Father of Development) as a tribute to New Order leader Soeharto in 1987, but through her career spanning over five decades in the music industry, the chanteuse left a legacy of some of the finest recordings ever committed to vinyl.

1 year ago
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‘Ireland’s Eye’: Bridging distant shores through art

This year’s exhibition features eight works by six Irish artists: Aaron Sunderland Carey, Electronic Sheep (Brenda Aherne and Helen Delany), Isobel McCarthy, Mary Sullivan and Olivia Normile.

1 year ago
Entertainment

Britpop band Pulp announce first album in 24 years

The group best known for 1990s hits "Common People" and "Disco 2000" said the 11-track "More" will be released by Rough Trade Records on June 6.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

US takes aim at Zuckerberg's social media kingdom

By moving forward, the trial in a Washington federal court dashes any hopes from Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg that the return of Donald Trump to the White House would see the government let up on the enforcement of antitrust law against Big Tech.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Meta to introduce teen accounts for Facebook

The accounts were brought in for 13- to 15-year-old users of the company's popular photo-sharing app last September as part of moves to shield vulnerable underage internet users from online harms.

1 year ago
Books

Authors hold protest against Meta for 'stealing' work to train AI

Writers chanted "Meta, Meta, book thieves" as they made their way to the Meta building, with some carrying placards reading "I'd write a sign but you'd steal it" and "Get the Zuck off our books", in reference to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

1 year ago
People

Amadou of Malian blind music duo dies aged 70

One half of the husband-and-wife duo Amadou & Mariam, the Grammy-nominated blind guitarist and singer died on Friday following an illness.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Rising odds asteroid that briefly threatened Earth will hit Moon

The asteroid, thought to be capable of levelling a city, set a new record in February for having the highest chance -- 3.1 percent -- of hitting our home planet than scientists have ever measured. 

1 year ago
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'Forever Howlong': Black Country, New Road talks sweet sounds, closer ties

May Kershaw and Georgia Ellery spoke to The Jakarta Post about the band's reconfigured lineup, shift in soundscape and hoping for another Jakarta gig ahead of the April 4 release of their third studio offering, three years since the departure of front man Isaac Wood.

1 year ago
Entertainment

Cinema group pushes for movies to stay in theaters longer

Movie theater owners are making a new push to keep films in cinemas for a longer period before they are available for audiences to watch at home.

1 year ago
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Unworldly worship: Devoting the final days of Ramadan at Istiqlal

Seeking God’s mercy during the holy fasting month, Muslims from across the country devote themselves to spiritual contemplation in the 10 days leading up to Idul Fitri at Jakarta’s grand mosque, the largest in Southeast Asia, isolated from worldly distractions.

1 year ago
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Merch-Making Market: Where Indonesian music and merch collide

Taking place over the weekend, the expo proudly demonstrates how Indonesian music is, quite fashionably, not just for the ears.

1 year ago
Books

Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s encyclopedia website officially launched

The platform, which includes photographs, archives and a list of Pramoedya’s works, marks the centennial commemoration of his life and legacy.

1 year ago
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How food influencers shape culinary trends in Indonesia

From genuine, unpaid reviews to clever marketing tactics, food vloggers have painted the culinary landscape of the country, offering not just insightful responses but also vibrant recommendations to gastronomic explorers.

1 year ago
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‘Semesta Arkiv’: A whimsical playground of art and reflection

The exhibit, which runs until May 11 at the National Gallery, showcases over 100 pieces by Bandung artist Arkiv Vilmansa in a glorious burst of whimsical shape, form and color that offers escape from today’s realities.

1 year ago
Entertainment

Raye, Tunde to grace stage at 20th Java Jazz Festival

The 20th edition of the Java Jazz Festival is sure to be a joy for music lovers everywhere, featuring a diverse lineup to celebrate the joyful sound of “Unleashing Harmony”.

1 year ago
Environment

World's glacier mass shrank again in 2024, UN says

Five of the last six years have seen the most rapid glacier retreat on record, the UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Italian newspaper prints fully-AI edition, but not to 'kill' journalism

Il Foglio, a daily broadsheet with an irreverent touch and a circulation of about 29,000, says it is the first newspaper in the world to print entire editions created through artificial intelligence, a nascent technology that is rapidly changing how newsrooms operate.

1 year ago
Art & Culture

Rarely seen cave art holds prehistoric secrets in France

Discovered in 2000 by an amateur cave explorer, the Grotte de Cussac in the Dordogne department holds ancient human remains, traces of long-extinct bears and stunning, fragile artworks its custodians go to great lengths to preserve.

1 year ago
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All eyes on Ifan ‘Seventeen’: New chief in question for state-run film firm

Late last year, Ifan released a song titled "Pernah di Sana" (Been there), which addresses life's struggles. The song was produced alongside Prabowo’s aide, Rizky Irmansyah, and featured Prabowo as a model in its music video.

1 year ago
Entertainment

US music industry posts 100 million paid streaming users

The US industry's total revenue last year increased three percent to $17.7 billion retail, the report said, up half a billion dollars from 2023.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Crew launch to ISS paves way for 'stranded' astronauts' return

The two former US Navy pilots have been stuck aboard the orbital lab since June after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft they were testing on its maiden crewed voyage suffered propulsion issues and was deemed unfit to fly them back to Earth.

1 year ago
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Lebaran 2025 looks: Earthy tones, timeless styles and everyday confidence

Several renowned modest wear labels and designers unveiled an array of stunning Raya collections in February, blending comfort and style in elegant, inspiring ensembles for celebrating Idul Fitri.

1 year ago
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