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The Elderly, The Poor, and The Convert: The Chosen Few Answer the Call of Hajj

Poor, old, or newly converted—many Indonesians spend decades chasing the dream of Hajj. For some, 2025 is finally their moment
Lifestyle 2 hours ago

Review: ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Proves Why the Franchise Never Dies

Unlike its characters, "Final Destination" manages to cheat death even after all these years.
Lifestyle 4 hours ago

Doyo Weaving, a Sacred Heritage of the Dayak Benuaq

East Kalimantan holds natural wealth that forms part of its cultural identity, such as the Doyo weaving of the Dayak Benuaq tribe.
Lifestyle May 12, 2025 | 5:35 pm

Miss Autonomy Finalists Visit B Universe, Voice Concerns Over Layoffs

Putri Otonomi 2025 finalists call for youth empowerment and skill-building amid rising layoffs during a media visit to B Universe.
Lifestyle May 9, 2025 | 9:44 pm

Trump Threatens 100 Pct Tariff on Foreign Films to Revive US Industry

Trump threatens a 100% tariff on foreign films, calling U.S. movie industry "dying" and blaming other countries for drawing filmmakers away.
Lifestyle May 5, 2025 | 9:32 pm

World’s Oldest Living Person, 115-Year-Old Briton, Says 'Never Argue' Is Her Secret to Longevity

115-year-old Ethel Caterham becomes the world’s oldest person and says her secret to long life is simple: “Never argue, and do what I like.”
Lifestyle May 3, 2025 | 8:49 am

Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Indonesia Drop in March 2025

Foreign tourist arrivals in Indonesia fell 5.63% in March 2025, Spending and hotel occupancy also declined.
Lifestyle May 2, 2025 | 7:13 pm

Bali Blackout: Power Failure Linked to Undersea Cable Fault Brings Island to a Halt

Bali faces widespread disruption as a power blackout hits the island due to a faulty undersea cable.
Lifestyle May 2, 2025 | 6:28 pm

Bali's Badung Responds to Criticism with Major Sidewalk and Drainage Overhaul

Badung in Bali kicks off major upgrades to sidewalks and drainage after years of criticism over poor walkability, flooding, and messy cables
Lifestyle May 1, 2025 | 12:03 pm

Save the Dates: Semesta Berpesta 2025 Set to Rock Six Indonesian Cities

BTV’s signature music festival Semesta Berpesta is set to return in 2025 across 6 major cities, featuring Nidji, Juicy Luicy and many more.
Lifestyle Apr 29, 2025 | 1:34 pm

W. Java Governor Proposes China-Inspired Military Rehab for Depok Teens

Dedi Mulyadi proposes military-style rehab for troubled Depok teens, citing rising student brawls and parental frustration.
Lifestyle Apr 26, 2025 | 12:30 pm

Review: Wolff Brothers’ Chemistry Hard Carry ‘The Accountant 2’

“The Accountant” is finally releasing its sequel after about 8 years, but the Wolff Brothers’ chemistry is hard carrying the second movie.
Lifestyle Apr 25, 2025 | 6:27 pm

Tourism Minister Confirms MotoGP Mandalika Will Proceed in October 2025

Tourism Minister Widiyanti confirms MotoGP Mandalika will proceed in October 2025, despite ongoing government budget cuts.
Lifestyle Apr 25, 2025 | 5:24 pm

‘Drop’ Review: Date-Gone-Wrong Movie Keeps Viewers Guessing

Imagine getting threatened by cryptic AirDrop messages on your first date.
Lifestyle Apr 23, 2025 | 11:52 pm

‘Until Dawn’ Movie Review: The PS4 Game Has a Way Better Plot

But again, adapting video games into movies can be challenging.
Lifestyle Apr 23, 2025 | 5:41 pm

Indonesia Breaks Ground on Global Islamic Boarding School in Depok

Indonesia begins building Istiqlal International Islamic School, aiming to blend faith, science, and ecology in a global education model.
Lifestyle Apr 22, 2025 | 7:12 pm

From Bricks to Boardrooms: Indonesia’s Women Honor Kartini with Pride and Purpose

From rural markets to corporate stages, Indonesian women honor Kartini Day with fashion shows and powerful stories of resilience.
Lifestyle Apr 21, 2025 | 10:38 pm

Nuanu: A Bali Tourism Project with $70 Million Investment Opportunities

Nuanu, a 44-hectare tourism project in Bali, reported that it had caught the attention of many foreign investors.
Lifestyle Apr 21, 2025 | 11:00 am

Buddhist Thudong Pilgrimage Draws Thousands in Si Mian Fo Temple in Jakarta

10,000 Buddhists welcomed Bhante Thudong in Jakarta as part of a 2,500km journey to Borobudur, ahead of the sacred Vesak celebration.
Lifestyle Apr 19, 2025 | 11:50 am