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Jujun Junaedi spends his free time in a backyard tinkering with his project, guided by instructional videos, as he dreams of flying above the snarled roads of his hometown Sukabumi. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesia man's solution to beat traffic - a homemade helicopter

His quest may seem a flight of fancy, but Junaedi is not the first person to try and build an artisanal aircraft.

28 Nov 2019 4:08 PM IST

Cave art in Sulawesi was first discovered in the 1950s, with at least 242 caves and shelters containing such imagery documented since. (Photo: Instagram)

Research suggests Indonesian cave art was first form of story telling

Indonesian cave art is earliest known record of 'story telling', researchers say.

14 Dec 2019 8:00 PM IST

In October, Aceh officials announced that poachers who threaten endangered orangutans, tigers and other wildlife could receive up to 100 lashes under new rules. (Representational Image)

Indonesian man faints during flogging for pre-marital sex, revived to...

Aceh is the only region in Indonesia, the world's biggest Muslim-majority country that imposes religious law.

6 Dec 2019 10:36 AM IST

Facebook takes down accounts linked to fake news syndicate

These accounts and pages were actively working to conceal what they were doing.

1 Feb 2019 11:24 AM IST

Smoke billows during a forest fires in Pelalawan, Riau province, Indonesia. (Photo: AP)

Air pollution reducing lifespans in south-east Asia

Worsening air pollution reducing lifespans in Indonesia, which has lesser air pollution as compared to countries like...

29 March 2019 4:08 PM IST

According to the rating agency, the hospitality and the tourism sector is estimated to account for around 25 per cent of the GSDP and may witness an impact in the current year through a likely drop in tourist flows and the loss in property due to the floods.

Indonesia floods create havoc, 10 dead, many displaced

Some 12,000 people have been evacuated while many buildings, bridges and roads have been damaged by the severe weather,...

28 April 2019 4:32 PM IST

The expanded earthquake catalog reveals previously undetected foreshocks that precede major earthquakes as well as the evolution of swarms of earthquakes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

7.5-magnitude earthquake hits in remote areas of Indonesia; no tsunami...

The quake hit at a depth of 220 km, the USGS said. There were no immediate reports of damage or injury.

24 Jun 2019 9:15 AM IST

Nia Niscaya, Indonesias Deputy Minister for Tourism, said direct flights will be operational from October this year from Delhi to Bali via Chennai, in a bid to spur the influx of tourists. (Photo: ANI)

India-Indonesia to boast direct connectivity for impetus tourism

This year marks the completion of 70 years of bilateral ties between India and Indonesia.

23 Jun 2019 11:35 AM IST

Fire broke out in the factory when a worker was conducting a test for the product. (Photo: File/ AP)

2 suspects in deadly Indonesian lighter factory fire probe

Deadly fires are not uncommon in Indonesia due to poor safety standards that are routinely flouted, while illegal...

22 Jun 2019 2:00 PM IST

It took the effort of over 200 locals over a span of two months to clean and restore the sanctity of this temple. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indonesia's Yogyakarta declared UNESCO World Heritage site

Once in shambles, these Jogja temples are now UNESCO World Heritage sites.

22 Jun 2019 11:22 AM IST

Another major attraction in Yogyakarta city for locals and tourists alike is the musical rendition of the epic tale Ramayana that is performed at regular intervals at the historic 9th century Prambanan temple. (Photo: ANI)

Indonesian locals preserves Hindu culture

Through murals and ballets, Hinduism being kept alive in Indonesia.

21 Jun 2019 8:00 PM IST

At least two dozen people were killed when a fire ripped through a matchstick warehouse in Indonesia on Friday, authorities said. (Photo: AP)

At least 24 killed in Indonesia matchstick warehouse fire: official

As per reports, there have been no clarity on the reason of fire but it has been extinguished.

21 Jun 2019 3:44 PM IST