"Se3 yOu L4teR". Recognize this kind of writing? Get tired of those who mess with letters? Do you know that this phenomenon, known also as "Alay", has recently caused cyber bullying cases? Read the whole story here.

Not only being discriminated in daily life, Indonesian transvestites or transgenders also face difficulty in finding appropriate jobs. Being educated and smart are just not enough to help them build their professional career. 

A controversial discovery has recently surprised the world: The long-lost (and mysterious) Atlantis continent is located in Indonesia. Brazilian's scientist Arysio Santos has made people rethink about this famous "myth" from Plato. 

Religions and beauty practices. 
In most cases, is it hard for these 
two to get along. A recent 'fatwa' 
from a group of Muslim clerics in
East Java that forbids women from modifying their hair has made this issue become headlines -- again.

Why don't financial downturns stop art enthusiasts from splurging millions of rupiahs 
for a piece of painting?

Malaysia just can't wait to follow the success 
of Singapore, Japan and France to make art more than just something to display. It is 
looking forward to make art as part of its 
tourism campaign. 

Why is it always hard and challenging for fashion designers today to embrace traditional fabrics in their creations?

"Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest one 
of all?" -- the mantra that intoxicates many Asian women to get a whiter skin complexion. 

Don’t be surprised if one day a man sits down next to you during your “mani-pedi” session at the salon. These days, men agree with what women have been saying for years: It’s important to take care of yourself.

Today, more and more pregnant women are posing in the buff to make a statement: They 
are feeling beautiful and sexy in their new body.

The Korean pop sensation reveals his love for his second home, Singapore, and how his life in a melting-pot environment has allowed him to learn about other cultures -- while at the same time making smart calculation on his international music career. 

The Grammy nominee shares how she came close to giving up music because of her disappointment with the way the business wouldn't allow her to be herself. But her strong belief -- that there was a lane for her to be in, and that would be her own lane -- has made her soar. So high.

The blind blogger and motivational speaker, who only realized he was blind when he was seven, has taught us how living with limitations shouldn't stop us from enjoying life. Rama shares his ups and downs in fighting for his education and life as a normal guy... who falls in love. 

The founder of Indonesia's first hypnosis school — the Hypnosis Training Institute of Indonesia shares both the dark and bright sides of hypnosis, including how it has helped the Indonesian Police in untangling countless terrorism cases in the country. 

When the durians come down, the sarongs come off. There goes an adage about the power of durians to increase one’s libido. But durian is not the only fruit to bear this kind of power. Pineapples, cucumbers and eggplants also carry their own myths related to our body and health.

How many of us know that "fat-free" doesn't mean there's no fat at all? Well, calling yourself a savvy - and health conscious - shopper, you should not let the packaging and those claims fool you.

Get bored with your regular exercises? Maybe 
it’s time to kick up your heels and swing to the music for some fun physical exercise. Your excitement might begin just when you hear names like salsa, poppin’ lockin’, hip-hop, belly dancing, waltz and Brazilian samba.

Martial arts often look pretty tough, but it's not all about the fight: Those graceful kicks and powerful punches can spice up a fitness routine and get you into great shape. Say hello to Muaythai!