Not all parties supporting Jokowi agree on the formation of a grand coalition. Some consider it as a support for Prabowo Subianto.

Investing in Indonesian financial markets is not only considered being a more secure alternative, but it also has the potential to yield higher returns.

The police arrested three executives of Naila Syafaah Wisata Mandiri who were involved in an umrah minor pilgrimage scam. There are indications of money laundering.

The International Criminal Court ordered the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Indonesia has not yet ratified the Rome Statute.

Sukidi, a Harvard graduate and an Islamic thinker, proposes his ideas on reforming Islam such as alternative interpretations of Idul Fitri and even the Holy Qur’an itself, among others.

Goenawan Mohamad wrote the essay After 46 Years, saying goodbye to writing Sidelines.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

It is estimated that 45 percent of the population of Indonesia will go home to their villages for the Idul Fitri holiday. Careful transport management is needed.

To prevent political violence, we must first change our political attitude from being dependant on the state. Theatrum mundi.

A STAFF member checks on a cat entrusted by its owner at Arnamir Cat Hotel, Jakarta, April 14. Arnamir Cat Hotel can accommodate 24 cats for Rp135,000 per day, with a minimum stay of seven days. The pet hotel also offers grooming services for Rp185,000. Ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday season, the cat hotel is already fully booked, with some cat owners putting their pets there starting on April 19. Tempo/Tony Hartawan

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.