Adelia Anjani Putri

Adelia Anjani Putri, a communications consultant and former reporter, has found herself writing again. She’s also exploring a career shift that would let her pursue her passions for cooking and catsitting—ideally with a paycheck.

The Coffee Run: A third space for every pace
The Neighborhood

The Coffee Run: A third space for every pace

Jakarta’s neighborhood coffee shops are becoming more than caffeine stops. They’re turning into basecamps for the city’s growing running communities.
Risotto, ribollita, realness: SOLA brings Tuscany to Menteng
Table Setting

Risotto, ribollita, realness: SOLA brings Tuscany to Menteng

Jakarta’s SOLA serves up modern Tuscan cooking in a space that feels like a nonna’s dining room, with a welcome bread ritual to match.
The storytellers: Spotlighting Indonesia’s screenwriters
Culture And Entertainment

The storytellers: Spotlighting Indonesia’s screenwriters

The spotlight often shines brightest on directors and stars, but the magic of cinema begins long before the cameras roll. Meet three of Indonesia’s top screenwriters, the unsung heroes of filmmaking.
K-fashion wave: How Korean style is taking over Jakarta’s wardrobes
Style

K-fashion wave: How Korean style is taking over Jakarta’s wardrobes

From celebrity-endorsed must-haves to drama-inspired elegance, the Hallyu wave is reshaping how Indonesians dress, one trend at a time.
Love and marriage in a time of change
Family Matters

Love and marriage in a time of change

Many 20- and 30-somethings are no longer talking about the Fear of Missing Out and have moved on to the Fear of Marriage and Fear of the Unknown.
Getting 10,000 steps a day in a city not made for walking
The Neighborhood

Getting 10,000 steps a day in a city not made for walking

From exploring their favorite malls to intentional commutes and other creative efforts, Jakartans are finding ways to complete this daily fitness quest. 
Before 'I Do': Making the case for a prenup
Family Matters

Before 'I Do': Making the case for a prenup

Love may conquer all, but a prenup can help protect the life you're building together, whether you're ultra-rich or not.
Indonesians’ not-so-secret love affair with sambal
Features

Indonesians’ not-so-secret love affair with sambal

Sambal isn’t just a fiery condiment in Indonesia: It is a way of life, deeply rooted in our nation’s diverse cultures.
The Thin Obsession
Features

The Thin Obsession

In a society where “Kok gendutan?” is as common as “Kapan kawin?”, is it really surprising that thousands are chasing the dream of being thin by following the latest fad diets and trying various weight loss drugs—sometimes at a dangerous cost?