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Uniquely yours: Jakarta weddings are getting smaller and more personal
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Is it ADHD or the algorithm? The problem with self-diagnosing mental illness
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Must-see homegrown silver-screen adaptations
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Must-see homegrown silver-screen adaptations

Yes, we’re well aware of the issues with screen adaptations of literary masterpieces. And yes, some really good reads have been massacred on screen, whether because of the artistic liberties taken, the stars cast or even the way the scenes fail to live up to your imagination. But when they work, they REALLY work.
Jakarta Highlights: Where to go for a pop of culture
The Neighborhood

Jakarta Highlights: Where to go for a pop of culture

Our beloved Jakarta is a city that has a little something for everyone, isn’t it? Whether you like big bashes or intimate gatherings, the city is bustling with celebrations, making sure there is a platform for subcultures of any kind.
Five questions for modest fashion influencer Mega Iskanti
Style

Five questions for modest fashion influencer Mega Iskanti

As the holy month of Ramadan moves into full swing, Indonesia’s flair for modest fashion also rears its elegant head. With Lebaran only two weeks away, it’s probably time to raid the closet, scour the malls and scroll the web stores to look your best before meeting the entire extended family.
Five-star staycations for your furry friends
Pawrenting

Five-star staycations for your furry friends

As we get ready to pack our cars and head for picturesque hills and seaside towns for the upcoming holidays, make sure that your furry children are taken care of in the city.
Ramadan advertisements: Reflections of tradition and change
Consumer Insights

Ramadan advertisements: Reflections of tradition and change

‘Just showing a whole family getting together, having a meal, that doesn't work anymore because that has become a template. The ads that do really well are ads that are more personal, that are really bold.’ - Suresh Subramanian, CEO of Kantar Indonesia
Female-led start-up aims to help decarbonize Indonesia’s future
Innovation Center

Female-led start-up aims to help decarbonize Indonesia’s future

‘In the start-up scene, I think everyone is more welcoming than more conventional businesses. In energy, for instance, it is still very rare to find females, especially from the older generation.’
How to navigate unwanted questions and survive family gatherings
Family Matters

How to navigate unwanted questions and survive family gatherings

Ah yes, Ramadan is that beautiful time of year when families, both near and far, flock to each other’s homes to share cherished meals and conversations. Yet, for some younger members, an unwelcome part of the experience is the onslaught of well-meaning but intrusive questions from relatives.
Celebrating women on screen and in print
Culture And Entertainment

Celebrating women on screen and in print

In marking International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, why not spend the weekend celebrating the strong women and girls around you? Not because we told you to, but because they deserve love, appreciation and empowerment.
On politics and relationships
Family Matters

On politics and relationships

“Let’s be honest, when it comes to politics, no one’s going to change their mind if they don’t want to.” - Marsha, 29 “We choose because it is our right but I won’t necessarily ‘fight to the death’ for my candidate.” - Kyriesa, 63
Elevate your date night
Weekend Five

Elevate your date night

Just because Valentine’s Day has come and gone, it doesn’t mean showering your special someone with romance should stop. In a world where grand gestures that elicit social media praises are expected, flower arrangements, specialized candy and the occasional sweet movie nights are so passé, so what’s a romantic to do?
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