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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

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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
Entertainment premium

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
Culture premium

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
Entertainment premium

Indonesian musicians file judicial review of Copyright Law amid royalty debate

Prominent musicians, including Ariel of Noah, Armand Maulana of Gigi, Dewi Gita and Ruth Sahanaya, as well as younger singers Bernadya and Nadin Amizah, are among the petitioners who filed the judicial review on Friday.

1 year ago
People

Passion, leadership and growth: My transformative journey at Sinarmas World Academy

Passion is a fire within our soul, the spark that calls us to action, which can also bring warm comfort to our soul. For me, passion is a light that helps us to fulfill a purpose, guides us in our journey and leaves a meaningful mark in the world.

1 year ago
Culture

The New Yorker, a US institution, celebrates 100 years of goings on

To mark the publication's centenary milestone, four commemorative issues are being released, while its namesake city will host seven exhibitions ahead of a Netflix documentary on the title known for its artistic cover creations.

1 year ago
Art & Culture premium

Vania Gracia: Melding Irish and Indonesian cultural icons

The concept behind the batik paintings was to narrate Irish folklore through the intricate language of batik.

1 year ago
Books premium

Rancagé awards face recurring challenges in promoting regional literature

The Rancagé awards are given annually based on the assessment of literary works in book format written in regional mother tongues.

1 year ago
Entertainment premium

Sound of history: Reviving national anthem ‘Indonesia Raya’ on vinyl

The record features eight versions of "Indonesia Raya", from its first version introduced to the public in 1928 to several other renditions over the years by other composers.

1 year ago
Culture premium

Indonesia's modest fashion pioneers pass the baton to keep industry thriving

Since the 1980s, trailblazing modest fashion designers in Indonesia have set the standard for the industry. Over the decades, while many of these pioneers continue to create, their children have started following in their footsteps.

1 year ago
Health

70% of Breast Cancer Cases Detected at Advanced Stage

Many Indonesian women delay breast examinations due to fear and stigma. Through the technology and health education provided by PT Fujifilm Indonesia, it's time to eliminate hesitation and save more lives.

1 year ago
Entertainment premium

When 'Doves' soar: Hindia shares emotional journey on surprise mixtape

Hindia's surprise mixtape Doves, '25 on Blank Canvas, which dropped digitally on Feb. 24, is a symbolic experiment that runs the spectrum of emotions, from grief and loss to empathetic reflection.

1 year ago
Entertainment

Transjakarta's Petukangan bus stop renamed after D’Masiv band

D’Masiv acquired the naming rights to commemorate the band’s 22nd anniversary.

1 year ago
Entertainment premium

Royalties 101: Lawsuit stirs up debate in Indonesian music scene

A recent commercial court ruling that found in favor of songwriter Ari Bias in a copyright case has highlighted the ugly reality of unpaid royalties in the country's music industry.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

LA Times adds AI-generated counterpoints to opinion pieces

The move comes as the Times struggles with plunging readership and heavy financial losses that have led to heavy job cuts.

1 year ago
Art & Culture

Israeli-Palestinian film wins Oscar, directors assail US, global political stances

The documentary highlights the parallel realities in which the two friends live - Abraham with his yellow Israeli number plate that lets him travel anywhere, Adra confined to a territory that only ever gets smaller for Palestinians.

1 year ago
Health premium

Age-old wisdom: Seniors stay healthy, inside and out

Tai chi is just one way some elderly Jakartans maintain their physical fitness and an active social life, high above the bustling rat race and traffic snarls below.

1 year ago
Community premium

Government banks on students to preserve Indonesia’s native languages

Several regional languages in Indonesia, particularly in the eastern parts, including West Papua, Maluku and North Maluku, are on the brink of extinction. The data reveal that 11 local languages have disappeared and 26 more are currently endangered.

1 year ago
Entertainment

Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he was found: Sheriff

Hackman, a former Marine known for his raspy voice, appeared in more than 80 films, as well as on television and the stage during a lengthy career that started in the early 1960s.

1 year ago
Environment

UN nature talks unlock $200 billion deal for conservation

The agreement in Rome just before midnight on Thursday is seen as crucial to giving impetus to the landmark 2022 deal to halt the rampant destruction of nature this decade, which included a goal to provide $200 billion a year in finance.

1 year ago
Entertainment premium

PFN’s continuing legacy, from celluloid to digital

Armed with its colonial heritage and state-of-the-art facilities, the state-owned film company is not only a veritable archive of Indonesian filmmaking, but also an agent of innovation.

1 year ago
Culture premium

Blok M on the weekends: Pioneering malls that stand the test of time

Blok M was named in the 1940s when the Dutch company CSW developed a satellite city in Kebayoran Baru, designating it for commercial use.

1 year ago
Environment

Love Heals: student-led charity fashion show shines spotlight on pediatric cancer

As the music marked the fashion presentation’s finale, models strutted down the catwalk to rapturous applause from the audience.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

How to see rare 'planetary parade' in the sky tonight

Here is what you need to know about how best to get a glimpse of this celestial parade.

1 year ago
Food

RE:HARVEST and partners transforms food waste into Sustainable Opportunity

South Korean start-up RE:HARVEST, in collaboration with P4G (Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals), ASEIC (ASEM SMEs Eco-Innovation Center) and leading beverage producer PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk, hosted a Food Upcycling Seminar on Feb. 14-15 in Menteng, Central Jakarta, with an aim to advance sustainable food practices and reduce food waste.

1 year ago
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