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Why ‘nonton bareng’ might be the future of indie cinema

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Smashing nostalgia: The Pumpkins bring grunge back to Jakarta

Fifteen years later, The Smashing Pumpkins returned to Jakarta with a set list that spanned their entire discography, loud, emotional and melancholic without the infinite sadness.
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Smaller, smarter: The new economics of Gen Z homes

As housing costs rise, compact design, community access and creative financing are redefining what it means to own a home.
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Sleeping between sea and trees: A stay at Oshom Bali

A beachfront sanctuary in Bali’s budding Nuanu creative city balances seclusion, comfort and creativity.
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Cashing in on padel: The new courtside economy of Jakarta

The city can’t get enough of padel. But with courts mushrooming across the capital, there lies a billion rupiah question: Is it worth the bet?
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Independence Day games: Why we still play these wild August 17 traditions

These iconic games are more than silly fun, they carry echoes of our fight for freedom.
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Irish coming-of-age film ‘Spilt Milk’ hits close to home, even in Indonesia

Set in 1980s Dublin, Spilt Milk explores childhood, addiction and the strength of family. Director Brian Durnin shares why the story resonates across cultures, and why kids deserve more credit than we think.
Summit fever: Why more Indonesians are reaching for the peak
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Summit fever: Why more Indonesians are reaching for the peak

From Merbabu to Rinjani, local gear brands and trip organizers are making Indonesia’s mountains feel closer than ever.
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Beyond galleries: Inside Jakarta’s thriving indie art markets

Jakarta’s indie art fairs aren’t just pop-ups, they’re fueling a new creative economy.
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The MasterChef judge took over Glou for one night with a five-course menu that fused comfort, technique and a hint of what is to come from both him and the restaurant.
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