In a sandy desert, a shepherd withdrew from a prophet's anger. In Jalaluddin Rumi's well-known storyfrom the MasnaviMoses hears a shepherd uttering a strange prayer: "Oh God, show me where Thou art, that I may become Thy servant. I will clean Thy shoes and comb Thy hair, and sew Thy clothes, and fetch Thee milk.".
TEN students gathered around a multi-colored table in a bamboo hut on Jalan Wijaya Kusuma in Medan, North Sumatra. Plastic bottles and cardboard boxes were spread around on the table. The students were focused on their craft work while two teachers supervised. The open walls allowed fresh air to circulate, keeping the space cool.
Researchers at the National Nuclear Energy Agency (Batan) are quite confused over the government's uncertain attitude in planning a nuclear energy power generating plant. "My colleagues here are confused. They keep asking, are we going to do it or not, they ask," said Djarot S. Wisnoburoto, who was contacted by Tempo reporter Retno Sulistyowati at his office two weeks ago.
One of Singapore's popular spots to rest and exercise is a vast green park near the mouth of the Marina Channel. On late afternoons, residents can be seen jogging around the area or having a picnic. "It's a nice place for families to spend time," said Nora Busra, a 35-year-old Singaporean mother.
This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?
Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.
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