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Part of the family: Popo (second left) and her family gathered on Jan. 5 at Pancaka Damai Lestari to cremate the family's beloved dog, Apple, who passed away on Jan. 4. (Courtesy of Popo)
Part of the family: Popo (second left) and her family gathered on Jan. 5 at Pancaka Damai Lestari to cremate the family's beloved dog, Apple, who passed away on Jan. 4. (Courtesy of Popo)
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Animal heaven: Pet cemetery, cremation sites ease pain of grieving owners

When their pets die, many owners seek cemeteries or cremation sites to keep their loved ones in their memory, and by their side.

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South Korea hits record-low weddings as birth rate plunges

The number of South Koreans who tied the knot last year hit a record low, compounding looming demographic woes in a country with the world's lowest birth rate.

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Brazil's first lady turns heads, champions causes with fashion

Whether sporting a red Workers' Party star on her wedding dress or rocking eco-friendly clothing, Brazil's new first lady is turning heads and making statements with her fashion choices.

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Mercedes-Benz launches first electric car brand

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Quiet quitting: Gen Z and Millennials' silent rebellion?

Gen Z and Millennials who have grown weary of the rat race are fighting the system through a trend dubbed "quiet quitting".

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Designers shaping up batik for future generations

Some reinterpret the patterns into a new mold, and others reinvent the wear-ability. No matter the method, the purpose is the same—to keep the passion for batik alive for years.

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Betting on the World Cup

The World Cup is not just a battle between the competing countries, but also between millions of gamblers worldwide involving billions of dollars.

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Feeling alienated for not liking soccer? You’re not alone

Some nonfans might feel like outcasts for not sharing soccer fans’ euphoria over the Qatar World Cup; others stay tuned just to keep up with the conversation, while still others simply don't care, one way or the other.

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88rising launches collaboration with GUESS Indonesia

American music company 88rising’s collaborative clothing line with GUESS includes a collection by singer NIKI.

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Back in vogue: Crisis-hit Venezuela vamps up fashion industry

With a series of vibrant evening dresses and urban-futuristic metallic ensembles, designers at a Venezuelan fashion week sought to revive an industry in the doldrums after years of economic turmoil.

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‘Nostalgia Retrograde’: Designer Biyan’s optimistic fashion for 2023

Indonesian fashion-maestro Biyan Wanaatmadja presented an upbeat ready-to-wear collection for spring/summer 2023 and divulged his business strategies for surviving the hard times. 

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Balenciaga designer, CEO apologize for ad campaign featuring children

The creative director and CEO of French fashion house Balenciaga both apologized on Friday for an advertising campaign that sparked criticism on social media over accusations that it featured inappropriate imagery featuring children.

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No, Bars: Jakarta bars face stricter World Cup screening license

The FIFA World Cup event has always been lucrative for bars and cafes. But this year, stricter rules and regulations make holding 'nobar' ('nonton bareng', the Indonesian term for watching games as a group) harder than ever before.

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IdeaFest 2022 wraps up main event with star-studded talks

Thousands attended the fourth day of IdeaFest 2022 to seek a greater understanding of the world and themselves.

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Inside Indonesia’s love for digital subscriptions and premium accounts

Despite the threat of a recession, the demand for digital subscriptions in Indonesia is not dying down.

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IdeaFest 2022 returns with variety of contemporary themes

This year's festival explores visual arts, sustainable lifestyles, culinary arts and music, among other themes.

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Big Bad Wolf Book Sale returns to South Tangerang after COVID hiatus

The highly popular Big Bad Wolf Book Sale returns with a bang after two years, welcoming thousands of excited readers seeking affordable titles.

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Fans at World Cup pay homage to Maradona with shirts and chants

Javier Maluf will quietly put on a shirt worn by Diego Maradona against England, but other fans at the World Cup have more noisy plans for Friday's second anniversary of Maradona's death.

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Interactive play gives Spain teens insight into gender violence

The row started with something minor: 'Edu' was laughing at something on his phone but refused to show it to his girlfriend 'Ali'. She got upset and they started arguing. 

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Gucci's creative director Michele to step down

Creative director Alessandro Michele is leaving French luxury goods company Kering's PRTP.PA star label Gucci after seven years, Kering confirmed on Wednesday.

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Swiss look to trains to get ski tourism on track

Switzerland is banking on the train to bring young European holiday makers into the Alpine country during the forthcoming ski season, the national tourism agency said on Wednesday.

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Gay people living under radar in Qatar prepare warily for World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar puts the country’s discrimination against the LGBTQ community under the spotlight.

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Bartender Darren Defretes brings youthful energy to Jakarta's bar scene

The 27-year-old bartender, mixologist and entrepreneur embodies the classic pearl of wisdom – that the young should reach for the stars.

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Twenties: Top 20 artisan tea brands and teahouses

Here are the teahouses, boutiques and artisan brands that provide some of the country’s most soothing brews.

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Hublot releases line of watches for FIFA World Cup

The limited-series watch is equipped with soccer-oriented features.

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Staycation amid refined artworks at InterContinental Pondok Indah

The luxury hotel presents a comfortable place for business and leisure, featuring club-inspired meeting spaces and a series of paintings by Indonesian artists.

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French wife of Chrysler Building billionaire owner entitled to £37 million under prenup

The estranged wife of the billionaire owner of New York's Chrysler Building is entitled to more than 37 million pounds (US$43 million) under the terms of prenuptial agreements, a judge in London said on Monday.

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The color of music: How graffiti artist Stereoflow paints the town

Inspired by the sound of 1990s hip-hop, graffiti artist Stereoflow slowly turns the city into the vibrant colors of the music he loves.

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How public figures influence our view of domestic violence

The way public figures talk about domestic violence can lead to a normalization of it.

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Be Crazy Kind for a more nutritious Indonesia

The Indonesian social media landscape is swept by a frenzy of influencers showing off their wealth in a gesture they call “flexing”.

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Trudeau to appear but not compete on Drag Race reality TV

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a guest appearance on reality TV show Drag Race, though some viewers may be disappointed he will not compete as one of the cross-dressing contestants.

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Calla the Label and the notion of ‘re-colorizing’ the fashion community

Calla the Label aims to reintroduce vibrant colors and loud patterns. With quirky designs, the young brand hopes to sustain itself and grow with intense community involvement.

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Hustle and Bustle: Has hustle culture lost its luster?

Work hard, and your efforts will be rewarded. At least, that’s what was promised anyway.

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