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Valentines-Day

Conversation 1 week ago

Done with dating? Maybe it’s time to meet a matchmaker

For singles exhausted by swipes and first dates, matchmakers are offering something unexpected: perspective, not just a partner.

Family Matters 1 week ago

Cutting ties: What happens when you walk away from family

Cutting off toxic relatives can bring peace, but not without guilt, judgment and hard questions about love, duty and survival.

FEATURES 1 week ago

When a friend becomes a stranger: Healing after a platonic breakup

We expect heartbreak in romance, but no one warns us how much it hurts when a friendship falls apart.

Market Pulse 1 year ago

In full bloom: How Valentine’s Day fortifies the floral industry

The annual surge in orders to celebrate the day of love has been a constant for Indonesia’s floral industry, but that doesn’t mean the industry isn’t in need of change.

Perspectives 2 years ago

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Indonesia’s valentine: Vote buying and democratic backsliding

It is the people who must rise to defend the principles of democracy, demand accountability from their leaders and uphold the rule of law.

Perspectives 2 years ago

Take part, bring your heart

Opinion surveys have found that while most voters know who they will vote for, many remain on the fence.

Science & Tech 2 years ago

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Odds drop newly-found asteroid will hit Earth in 2046

The asteroid, which is named 2023 DW and is estimated to be around the size of a 50-metre Olympic swimming pool, was first spotted by a small Chilean observatory on February 26.

Companies 3 years ago

Get to know the five love languages

People have different ways to show affection to their significant others or other loved ones. However, all that fear seems to subside for one day of the year: Valentine’s Day.

Food 3 years ago

Four dining spots in Jakarta for your Valentine's date

Looking for an evening sanctuary with delicious meals and a charming atmosphere for you and your special someone? The Jakarta Post recommends the following spots.