Authentic dining: MAYA at Sailendra rustles up an authentic Northern Indian menu with a touch of contemporary style.(JP/Felix Martua)

MAYA at Sailendra charms with eye-opening Northern Indian feasts

Located within the compound of JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, the restaurant commits to serving up mouthwatering dishes that may also teach a thing or two about the oft-misunderstood cuisine.

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China wants to start using moon soil to build lunar bases this decade

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Amsterdam at war over 'erotic centre' plan

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Search for alien life extends to Jupiter's icy moons

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Mexican TikToker shares Maya language with new generations

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Disney announces three new Star Wars films on the way

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March heat, Antarctic ice close to records

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First woman, Black astronaut to make 2024 flight around Moon

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Netflix, UNESCO seek breakthrough for African cinema

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Leonardo DiCaprio testifies in corruption trial against Fugees member

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