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Jon Batiste, Ella Mai set for Java Jazz 2026 at new PIK 2 venue
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Jon Batiste, Ella Mai set for Java Jazz 2026 at new PIK 2 venue
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Lebaran 2026 style: Earth tones, ‘beskap’ and layered looks

This year's Idul Fitri fashion is leaning toward looser, layered silhouettes with a contemporary touch and statement details as consumers look for wearable styles that last beyond the holiday.

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Logging off, living more: Indonesia’s quiet shift to the ‘joy of missing out’

As screen time rises worldwide, some Indonesians are choosing a calmer relationship with their phones, embracing the “joy of missing out” to reclaim focus, presence and balance in daily life. ...

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Should couples separate their wealth before marriage?
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Prenuptial agreement in Indonesia: Yay or Nay?

Should married couples maintain or divide their riches for better money management and a happier marriage? Experts and couples weigh in.

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How to discover artistic talent in children with autism

Children with autism often have hidden artistic talents that can be uncovered with the right approach

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Inclusive: Koes Adiati said people with disabilities should be able to experience art like everyone else. (Courtesy of Koes Adiati)
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Sign language interpreters describe their experience with music

Indonesian sign language interpreters talk about their practice and how it feels to “perform” for the hard of hearing and deaf to create a more inclusive performance.

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Getting by: A photograph of Endang at his house, on May 1. Shown in the background are the sewing machines that his son uses as a clothing vendor when he is not out taking food orders.(JP/Anindito Ariwandono)
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Dying light: Indonesian neon sign makers refuse to call it quits for now

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Adidas posts Q1 loss as Kanye split weighs

The company booked a net loss of 39 million euros ($43 million) from January to March, compared to a profit of 482 million euros in the period a year earlier.  

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In this photograph taken on April 24, 2023, Afghan boys travel in a Toyota Corolla taxi in Kabul. Little is certain in Afghanistan -- armies invade and retreat, governments rise and fall -- but when the key of a Toyota Corolla turns in the ignition, the engine can be relied upon to roar to life.
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'Beautiful Corolla': Afghan love affair with Toyota endures the ages

A humble Japanese runabout with a reliable albeit unglamorous reputation, the Toyota Corolla is said to be the world's most popular car, with over 50 million trundling off production lines since 1966.

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Seasonal surge: Prama Tirta Leksana prints a political T-shirt at his T-shirt printing company in Jakarta. Prama says that his orders at least triple during election season. (Courtesy of Prama Tirta Leksana)
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Good money, tough clients: The business of political T-shirts

'Tis the season when campaign T-shirts become hot items among politically conscious voters.

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Pokémon Justice: Japanese store bans adults from buying Pokémon cards

A Japanese store is enforcing a policy to block adult resellers and making new Pokemon cards more accessible to children. 

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Still waters: Boats are berthed in an Indonesian port (Pexels/Ahmad Syahrir)
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Futuristic tourism: How Indonesian travelers are shaping new journeys

The future seems bright and exciting for the different varieties of Indonesian travelers as they look to hit the road in ways that suit them.

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No such thing as “Crazy Kind” with Sasa’s Box of Kindness

Everything pre-loved has a story to tell, and it is worth remembering that the things we no longer need can be someone else’s treasure.

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Are post-pandemic weddings returning to lavish extravagance?

Designers and experts in the industry talk about emerging wedding trends in post-pandemic Indonesia.

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Healthy habits: Gamers and other people who spend long hours looking at a computer screen can develop a variety of health issues, many of which stem from bad posture, not taking breaks looking away from the screen and a lack of regular exercise. (Unsplash/Oppo)
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Gaming can destroy your body: Here's how gamers stay fit and well

People often lose track of time when playing video games, which can lead to health problems. Indonesian doctors are looking at ways to help them avoid developing illness or injury while pursuing their passion.

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Character: Celebrating Indonesia's identity by wearing a sarong (Courtesy of IFC)
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Sarongs are 2023's must-have fashion item

These days, many people proudly wear sarongs in their daily lives. 

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Four of Indonesia's best vacation spots for 2023

For anyone who wishes to have joyous memories, wider horizons and a better appreciation for nature and history, 2023 is the perfect time, especially after nearly three years of the excruciatingly restricting pandemic, to go all-out with their upcoming vacations.

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Female rising stars celebrate R.A. Kartini's legacy and define 'emancipation'

Four rising public figures pay tribute to the enduring original female icon.

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Firecrackers bring smiles but also hazards on Lebaran

As Idul Fitri approaches, more and more fireworks will start blasting off in the country, a diversion that can have a dark side.

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Canceled: What to do with all this U-20 World Cup merchandise?

Indonesia’s licensed vendor for FIFA U-20 World Cup merchandise is scrambling to sell off its wares after the country lost its license to host the tournament in an act of political self-sabotage.

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"Lots of stress": Are musicians today sacrificing mental health to write songs?

At the end of the day, all musicians are bound to ask themselves: Is the passion worth the pain?

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Get rich quick?: Young Indonesians dream of prosperity by becoming traders

For many Indonesians just out of university, trading feels like an avenue into quick prosperity. But is it a pipe dream?

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This illustration picture taken on May 27, 2020 in Paris shows the logo of the social network application Discord on the screen of a phone.
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Discord, a prime ground for online 'rebels'... and leaks?

While the authenticity of the material has yet to be confirmed by officials, The Washington Post reported the embarrassing leak of secrets about the war in Ukraine came from a Discord user nicknamed "OG", a gun enthusiast who works on a US military base.

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Why upcycling services are essential for sustainable fashion

As consumerism grows, reparation and alteration become options to decrease fashion waste. 

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No TikTok, no Twitter, no Facebook: Indonesians find peace through social media detoxing

Love and hate with the digital world as more people abstain from social media and online entertainments in regaining their sense of self and mindfulness

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Mexican TikToker shares Maya language with new generations

Although public education is now officially bilingual in the Yucatan, Indigenous language teaching is only just being introduced.

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‘Godfather’ of electropop: Ryuichi Sakamoto walks the red carpet on Oct. 4, 2018 during the opening ceremony of the 23rd Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea. The pioneering Japanese composer and musician died on March 28, 2023 aged 71 after battling cancer, his management announced on April 2, 2023.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Local musicians pay tribute to electropop's 'godfather'

The death of the “godfather of electropop”, Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, has struck a deep chord with many Indonesian musicians who were greatly influenced by his music.

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New perspective: Caine Aurilia stopped buying any new clothes in 2020. (Courtesy of Sylviana Hamdani)
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Finally responsible: Indonesian consumers now more conscious with their shopping

More Indonesian customers are becoming environmentally responsible and seeking to reduce carbon emissions by making smart purchasing choices. 

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Shattered dreams: Young Garuda player, Aditya Arya Nugraha, shared that his dream had been shattered and that he had trained for nothing. (JP/Yohana Belinda) 
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Crushed Dreams: Young Garuda players reveal true cost of U-20 World Cup cancellation

The Young Garuda players saw their dreams of playing on the international stage fade away when FIFA canceled the 2023 U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.

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Conspicuous consumption: Mario Dandy Satriyo, the son of a tax official who violently attacked his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, was known to flaunt his wealth online. (Courtesy of Kompas)
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How flexing of wealth has become a way of life for many Indonesians

The trend of public officials in Indonesia flaunting or flexing their wealth on social media began with celebrities, but has since become even more problematic.

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Sam Barsky, whose professional knitting led to him becoming a social media influencer, poses with a penguin sweater at the Oregon Ridge Park March 8, 2023, in Cockeysville, Maryland. Knitting clubs for men have surged in popularity once again in the United States in this age of pandemics and self-care.
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In US, men unravel stereotypes by knitting

DC Men Knit meets twice a month in the Washington area to knit or crochet scarves, hats and blankets. The goal? Relaxation, friendship and reclaiming a pastime historically enjoyed by men and women.

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Funny fakes: the confusing world of spoof merchandise

Instilling much-needed comic relief in a post-pandemic world.

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Rolex unveils new set of watches for 2023

Rolex launches its new series of watches at the Watches & Wonders 2023 show in Geneva, Switzerland.

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