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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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World Cup buzz includes drills, hammers as Qatar races to be ready

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Trauma of South Korea Halloween party tragedy is pervasive, expert says

As South Korea mourns the deaths of more than 150 people in a Halloween party crush, many people—even those not directly involved—are dealing with trauma and a search for answers that has at times blamed the victims, a psychiatry expert says.

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From XXX to cookery? Erotic site OnlyFans seeks to shift debate

"You can have adult content, you can have cooking content, that really depends on what creators are willing to share," OnlyFans CEO Amrapali Gan said during a tech conference in Lisbon.

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Catholics could help cut carbon with meat-free Fridays: Study

Pope Francis I could help reduce global carbon emissions by urging Catholics to return to not eating meat on Fridays, United Kingdom researchers said on Tuesday.

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Mercedes-Maybach’s latest designs feature hand movement technology

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Designer Denny Wirawan celebrates 25th anniversary in fashion

Indonesian fashion designer Denny Wirawan celebrates his career’s 25th anniversary and makes wishes for the future. 

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Factbox Some of the world's worst stampedes

At least 120 people were killed in a crush during a Halloween celebration in South Korea's capital Seoul late on Saturday. Here are details of some of the worst stampedes over the last three decades.

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Six young CEOs talk reaching success without abandoning ethical leadership

Six young leaders from Indonesia's creative companies sat down for the first session of The Jakarta Post’s new video series TJP Roundtable to talk about the challenges of leading a company toward success while still adhering to norms and ethics.

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English, Jaksel style: Why some Indonesians jump between two languages

Many South Jakartans occasionally alternate their language between Indonesian and English. We try to find out why.

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Ralph Lauren apologizes after Mexico’s First Lady accuses it of plagiarism

The United States fashion house Ralph Lauren apologized on Friday after Mexico’s First Lady accused it of plagiarizing indigenous designs and sought compensation for local communities.

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Paradise renewed: How Bali is reinventing itself post-pandemic

As the Group of 20 Summit draws near, locals and tourists talk about what makes Bali even more special in 2022.

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Tokopedia helps local beauty and fashion brands go global

Statista has recorded that Indonesia’s revenue in the e-commerce sector is valued at US$62.59 billion, with the presence of websites such as Tokopedia, Lazada, Blibli and more.

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Taman Menteng rejuvenated by local artist’s colorful murals

Taman Menteng gets a new look thanks to colorful murals by local graffiti artist Stereoflow.

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Five best arak Bali to drink

Over the past two years, the Balinese arak scene has exploded, resulting in new and innovative brands dishing up delectable liquors.

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English winemakers toast summer heatwaves

Climate change may be helping England's vineyards for now, but the fast pace of transition risks major planning difficulties

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Lampung coffee farmers dream of welfare and price independence

As coffee shops grow in trend, Lampung grows to embrace its coffee industry and local farmers.

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Haute-dog cuisine: US restaurant caters to canine gourmets

Does your dog like fine dining? Does your pooch like posh nosh? Then one United States eatery has just the thing.  

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Qatar hopes World Cup flying headdress will be 2022 vuvuzela

Qatar wants the 2022 World Cup mascot of a flying white headdress to symbolise football's showcase tournament, just as the noisy vuvuzela horn did when South Africa hosted it in 2010.

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All the good things: Oct. 6

The Jakarta Post offers outside-the-box recommendations on what to watch, read, listen to, visit and indulge in.

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Bella Hadid’s spray on dress: Paris fashion week highlights

From a spray-painted dress on Bella Hadid to a very muddy Kanye West and a surprise cameo by Cher, there were some viral moments at Paris Fashion Week, which concludes on Tuesday.

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'Dog day' controversy: Pets, not proteins

Traders and food vendors in Medan are concerned that a local policy prohibiting the sale of dog meat for human consumption will threaten their livelihoods, but animal welfare groups have welcomed the ban.

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Indonesia gears up to be the qibla of Muslim fashion in 2024

Ministries, designers and other fashion stakeholders join forces to establish Indonesia as the center of Muslim clothing.

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‘From this to this’: The latest relationship goal in the digital era

Romantic courtship practices in the digital age may begin with a harmless message sent to a prospective partner’s social media inbox, followed by a consistent exchange of communication -- and finally, the most difficult choice of all, the decision to spend the rest of one’s life with someone.

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Tunisian tattoo artist revives Berber designs for new generation

Tunisian tattoo artist Manel Mahdouani is reviving traditional Berber designs that had long been considered unfashionable but are now gaining in popularity among a hip new generation.

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The new wave of Indonesian craft beer

Indonesian craft beer is on the rise, with local breweries producing unique, high-quality beer despite the difficulty of obtaining an alcohol production permit.

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Demand for queen’s favorite corgi dogs hits new high after her death

Prices for corgis, the dogs beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II, have doubled to new highs since the monarch's funeral last week, the United Kingdom's largest pet marketplace said on Monday.

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‘Madness and humor’ as Paris Fashion Week opens with Gaultier protégé

Paris Fashion Week launched on Monday with a protégé of Jean Paul Gaultier bringing light-hearted vibes to the catwalk, while the luxury world awaits the French debut of Victoria Beckham.

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The Colours of Indonesia highlights tips and tricks for a home sweet home

Indonesia’s top interior designers divulge new, emerging home interior trends after the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Prada plays with contrasts at Milan Fashion Week show

Simplicity and contrasts were the main themes at the Prada catwalk show in Milan on Thursday, with the Italian luxury label stripping off "unnecessary complication" in its latest womenswear collection.

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Structural murder: Transphobia in Indonesia remains a threat to transgender people's lives

The death of a Peruvian transgender tourist in Bali would indicate that transgender individuals' lives here are still imperiled due to the government's treatment of the community.

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