The Kashmir sapphire, a 55.19 carat gem, was formerly in the collection of Maureen Constance Guinness, a marchioness of the aristocratic Anglo-Irish brewing family, who died in 1998.

The government has banned people from returning to their hometowns for Idul Fitri since the pandemic begun last year. The Jakarta Post spoke to those who have braved the ban, breaking the law to fulfill the annual rite.

In Germany, only the biological mother is legally recognised as a parent and her female partner must go through a formal adoption process to become the child's second parent, even if they are married. The process can take years.

An event that aimed to give Bali-loving Australians a chance to experience the island’s splendor without leaving the country ended up with allegations of overpriced tickets, cultural appropriation and false advertising.

The creative minds behind the comic strips and podcast Problema Nona tackle everyday struggles of Indonesian women.

The Jakarta Post spoke to people who had found ways to look good for Idul Fitri without having to buy new outfits.

More and more women are giving birth by cesarian section amid the general stigma around the delivery method as not "normal". Reducing the stigma and the rate of cesarean births must go hand in hand to promote both maternal and infant health in Indonesia.

While many Indonesians avoid crowds due to the coronavirus, Tanah Abang Market in Central Jakarta remains packed with people hunting for Ramadan outfits.

Diversity is inclusiveness, as these Indonesian brands are demonstrating by catering to plus size customers, who often have a hard time finding attractive clothing that fit them amid the prevailing “beauty ideal” stereotype.

"What we miss, what we really miss is the mosque, the prayers, the breaking of the fast and all that," she said on Friday evening.

A fixture of Indonesian folklore, the babi ngepet is a demon shrouded in mystery, violence, and poverty.

A growing number of Indonesians have found a career in farming marijuana -- just not in their home country

In the second part of our series on Lia Eden, we discuss the cult leader’s complex legacy. To some, she separated families and duped gullible followers. But to others, she was a cause célèbre and spiritual trailblazer.

ITE Law claims yet another consumer, this time a beauty clinic client.

Lia Eden has left a legacy of controversy in the wake of her quiet death this month. This first of a two-part series looks at how a housewife claimed divine vision and powers to achieve cult-like status.

From the age of 5, Filipino graphic artist Percival Lugue has had a passion for collecting toys from fast-food restaurant chains like McDonald's, Burger King and home-country favourite Jollibee.

A pair of Nike Air Yeezy 1s worn by rapper Kanye West sold for $1.8 million, triple the previous record for sneakers, Sotheby's said Monday, as the market for rare sports shoes soars.

So goes the street-corner discussion in Guanyun, a sleepy coastal county that for generations followed the rhythms of wheat and rice cultivation, but today concerns itself with global preferences on sensual wear.

"I've had a Vespa for 12 years, I'm on my third," said Marco Guerrieri, a Roman accountant in his 40s.

After several online-only fashion weeks in recent months, it was not clear if an audience would be present for the latest "cruise collection" show in Greece, with Dior saying only that it would be held "in full respect of health measures". 

Jesse Larios says he does not know exactly what inspired him to dress up as the character he has named Bearsun and start the over 400-mile (644-km) trip.

Depicting the harsh realities of life for female inmates and their children born in prison, the documentary film reveals a complex problem of the correctional system. 

Many LGBT Indonesians find solace in Thailand after experiencing discrimination and harassment in their homeland. The Jakarta Post speaks exclusively with a couple who were recently on the receiving end of an unprovoked online bullying spree by Indonesians.  

A Twitch star held a new record for subscribers on Wednesday after winning fans with a monthlong live stream at the Amazon-owned platform popular with video game players.

LGBT activist King Oey made peace with his own identity many decades ago, feeling comfortable in his multiple-minority status as a gay Chinese-Indonesian. Still, he understands that many in the LGBT community in Indonesia may not share this comfort.

Tired of facing cynical remarks, Indonesians who have opted out of parenthood have found sanctuary in a private Facebook support group, through both tittle-tattle and heartfelt discussions. 

Workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is a real issue in 21st century Indonesia. Here are several people who have struggled in their careers because of their sexual orientation.

Indonesia's endless hunger for megalopolises is shrinking the living areas of the less fortunate.

An impromptu photography workshop at a community home for special needs children in Surabaya has found purpose and meaning among its participants and instructor alike. Here is a snapshot of their story.

For many Indonesians, noodles have been as ubiquitous to their diet as rice, with noodle communities and bloggers influencing more people to get into the growing culinary trend.