Indonesians with Down Syndrome Go Beyond Barriers

Aryanti Yacub fully understands the challenges faced by people with Down syndrome. Her third son, Michael, has the condition.

Reaching for the Stars With Down Syndrome

We profile three people who have not let Down syndrome keep them from their goals.

Indonesian Artist FX Harsono’s Legacy of Brutality

Few artists are as central to the development of contemporary art in Indonesia as FX Harsono.

Metro Madness: A Half-Off Sale on Faith at the Local Mall

Last weekend, I went off in search of answers. It’s usually questions of a trivial nature that keep me awake at night: Why is there only one monopolies commission? Is there another word for synonym? If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do they all have to drown?

Forbidden Book Show on Road to Fight Censorship

In the 16th century, the Catholic church created the “Index Librorum Prohibitorum,” a list of books it considered blasphemous and a threat to its legitimacy. In April 1933, Nazis burned books they considered seditious — most of which were written by Jewish authors — in an attempt to “purify” the German language.

'Runaways' Chronicles Girls Who Kicked in Rock’s Door

The most striking thing about “The Runaways,” a new film about the trailblazing bad-girl rock band from the 1970s that spawned Joan Jett, is how authentic it feels.

Jakarta Graffiti Artist Darbotz Makes His Mark

His signature squid-monster designs have graced Jakarta street tunnels, overpasses and walls of empty lots and vacant buildings — that is, until they are washed off or painted over by authorities.

Kiss, Kiss Fun, Fun At Bali's Omed-Omedan Festival

Parents making their teenagers kiss in public? A village in Bali does so once a year.

Fine Wine in a Can? Welcome to the Brave New World of Vino Packaging

Pour a good red wine from a plastic-lined box with a tube for a dispenser and many people would say a cozy evening in front of the fireplace has been ruined. Even worse is the notion of popping open a can to let the sparkling wine flow.

The Stooges Get the Call From Rock Hall of Fame — Finally

Iggy Pop, the godfather of punk rock, was certain his groundbreaking band The Stooges wouldn’t ever earn a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Lady Gaga Hit With $30m Lawsuit

A songwriter and music producer who claims he helped launch pop star Lady Gaga says she squeezed him out of her lucrative career after he co-wrote some of her songs, came up with her stage name and helped get her a record deal.

Kuala Lumpur Sets Millennial Mark in Luxury

Rowers Edge Out Motor Boats During Annual Venetian Regatta

Jakarta's SIGIarts Showcases Creative Collisions At ‘Crash’

Kerispatih Seeks New Singer

Bullock’s Hubby Says Sorry for Affair Rumors

Jessica Simpson’s New Show Looks at ‘Price of Beauty

Black-Eyed Peas to Kick Off World Cup Concert

Is Time Running Out For Bukittinggi's Jam Gadang?

Bollywood Struggling to Take its Show on the Road

TV Host All For Fatwa Against Smoking