Sheetal's: Fabulous grub, shame about the pub! Bill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta There's no doubt about it, Indian pubs are now taking up where Irish pubs left off, and are establishing themselves a well- earned reputation for good drink, food and service all around the globe. And, of course, Jakarta is no exception.

On the Record Artist: Aneka All Star, Album : Tears For Motion, Reflections of Tragedy Bomb Blast, Oct. 12, 2002 (ANEKA Records Production) Yes, this is another music tribute for the Bali bombing tragedy last year. And yes, the record is to contribute Rp 3,000 (33 US cents) from each album sales to the victims' families. Featuring 14 tracks, the album talks about the tragedy, as well as peace and solidarity among the human race. The effort from producer Bambang Pranoto is worth a praise.

How to scrimp on fuel after the price hike Arief Hidayat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent soaring prices for fuel, telephone, electricity, water and LPG gas has given more headaches to most people. No matter how much one earns, one must be prepared to scrimp due to the hikes. The increasing fuel price has forced car owners to start saving. But how? Here are some tips on how to maintain your vehicles in a bid to save on the use of fuel.

Carving out a living Text and photos by P.J. Leo Travel warnings and drastic drops in the number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia are forcing the residents of Bobung village in Patuk district, Yogyakarta, to work extra hard to promote their handicrafts. Fewer and fewer tourists are visiting the village, where most residents make a living from the production and sale of wooden handicrafts.

Heading for Page 17 -- Music 1. MALI -- A line, 7 col, 55 pts African reggae star appeals for peace in homeland 2. LAIN -- A line, 7 col, 48 pts Lain band finds a promising future in Jakarta

Ambonese come to terms with limits of `normalcy' Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Ambon It seems an inevitable, accepted fact of life here that while things must return to "normal", it would be wishful thinking to imagine that it means resuming normalcy in full, at least in the foreseeable future.

Brave-heart Fouda Al-Jazeera's London bureau chief and award-winning journalist Yosri Fouda shares a profound analysis on what has been concealed by the U.S. government behind all the smoke and news headlines during two high-profile operations, the Desert Fox operation in Iraq and the assault on Afghanistan. --Page 3 The world of the Baduy Inner Baduy villages, located in a hilly, tropical jungle on the western slope of Mount Kendeng, are just 200 kilometers west of the capital.

An unforgettable journey to the lost world of the Baduy Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Serang, Banten A crystal-clear knee-deep stream running under a bamboo bridge. A single breath of fresh air brings a feeling of deep relaxation, providing immediate transportation away from the cares of daily life. Waving green leaves, splashing whitewater, darting little fish, hovering birds and elegant, dancing butterflies combine to stimulate the viewer's senses. A vision of paradise lost? No.

Digital technology endangers local film Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Expect more poorly made movies this year as many local filmmakers dump their cheap, shot-on-video efforts onto local theatergoers. Despite the hype that digital video can be an equally viable alternative for shooting movies as 35-millimeter film, which has become the worldwide standard, audiences have yet to be satisfied with the result.

Lain finds a promosing future in Jakarta Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Members of local band Lain seem to believe that they have to live for the moment to get their sound noticed. Instead of asking "why", they say "why not". And it sounds like a very smart thing to do to have their songs recorded and then dump the album in several record stores in Seattle. Just sit back and see how the sale goes.

Ambonese come to terms with the limits of `normalcy' Ati Nurbaiti The Jakarta Post Ambon It seems an inevitable, accepted fact of life here that while things must return to "normal", it would be wishful thinking to imagine that it means resuming normalcy in full, at least in the foreseeable future.

Landslide kills nine in West Kalimantan The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nine people died in a landslide in Panireman village, Pontianak, West Kalimantan on Friday following a day of heavy rain in the area. The nine fatalities were among at least 12 people who were buried when a small hill suddenly collapsed and almost buried the small village. A rescue team managed to dig out three people from the debris, while on Saturday, police and local authorities continued the search for another missing person.

Art of drinking no simple matter Sudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Compared with most beverages served along with food, wines often receive special treatment. There are special events dedicated to wine, such as wine tastings and free samples of new products. And this is not without reason. To sommeliers, or wine experts, the art of wine drinking is not as simple as one might think.

Rallies continue against utility price hikes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rallies against price hikes continued across the country on Saturday, with new demands that Indonesia stop economic reforms sponsored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Some 5,000 members of Hizbut Tahrir (Party of Liberation) staged a peaceful rally in front of the legislature building in the country's second largest city, Surabaya in East Java, and later paraded through the city.

JP COMMUNITY NETWORK: Many developers of large and modern residential complexes issue a newsletter to share important information with residents. The newsletters have unexpectedly become an important medium for local traders and businessmen to promote their products and services.

Families in Jakarta cut down on recreational activities Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Families in Jakarta are adjusting their lifestyles in line with the utility price hikes. They are cutting down on recreational activities due to the soaring cost of their primary needs. Sri Utami, a housewife who lives in Bintaro, South Jakarta, has to provide meals for her nine family members. She said that she cannot reduce expenditure for her family's primary needs.

Asian idols F4 a disappointment in concert Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The voices veered off tune whenever the lip-synching stopped. The dance moves were unsmooth, the series of costumes ridiculous and communication with the audience was limited to "I love yous" and "Thank yous".

Jakartans need to be more thrifty Damar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was 1:30 p.m. and Jakarta was overcast with gray clouds shutting out the normally scorching sun. Harsana, a 67-year-old former police officer, sat in his dim living room along with the five members of his family last weekend watching a small 14-inch TV. All lights were off. "From now on, we must be more than just thrifty.

.TB.30" .90" TV Program: Sunday, January 12, 2003 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Oto Screen 8:00 DRTV 8:30 Quiz: Mega Brain 9:00 Children's Film: Si Unyil 9:30 Children's Program: Bando 10:30 Rumah Kita 11:00 Maskum Show 12:00 News: Berita Siang 12:30 p.m.

Mawar's Eyes By Maria Magdalena Bhoernomo Mawar was sitting on the veranda with her face tilted slightly upwards into the cool of the morning. She had just turned six. Her mom and dad said it was time for her to go to elementary school. Mawar suddenly smiled as the image of a crowded elementary school flashed into her mind. She remembered all the times she heard excited children gaily laughing and joking with one another before school began and during the breaks.

Koike aims to reflect energy in his works Helly Minarti, Contributor, Jakarta Dance and theater lovers might still remember the strong stage images of a dance piece performed by the well-known Japanese troupe, Pappa Tarahumara, at the last Arts Summit Indonesia. Although it has been more than a year, conversations about the piece, Love Letters, still pop up in arts circles.

Voyaging through time on a New Year's flight Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Sentani, Papua Spending the last day of the year 2002 in a not-so-ordinary way tops the list of my new year resolutions. Getting out of Jakarta is the best option. But for a reporter with tight budget and limited leisure time, not many options are available. Party? Well, I'm an optimist. But I can't find something to celebrate either from the present year or the coming one.

Norwegian students have fun despite fears Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight Norwegian students stood on a simple stage covered in red carpet at the Kanisius College High School in Central Jakarta. The Norwegian red-and-black-cross flag hung on as a backdrop.

More people today long for Soeharto's cruelty Praise Soeharto, the former Father of Development! Applaud the five-star retired general (after Soeharto, only very luxurious hotels deserve the five-star status!) Why? Because only four years after his humiliating fall, more people now recall sweet memories of life under his rule and seem to have forgiven his relentless dictatorship.

Landslide kills nine in West Kalimantan The Jakarta Post Jakarta Nine people died in a landslide in Panireman village, Pontianak, West Kalimantan on Friday following a day of heavy rain in the area. The nine fatalities were among at least 12 people who were buried when a small hill suddenly collapsed and almost buried the small village. A rescue team managed to dig out three people from the debris, while on Saturday, police and local authorities continued the search for another missing person.

Tips on serving wine and cheese Although the sales of alcoholic drinks are still strictly regulated here, finding a good place to buy a a good wine is not something that you have to worry about. Many kinds of wines are now available in supermarkets, particularly in big cities such as Jakarta. So if you intend to have a party with your friends, you can just go to the nearest major supermarket and purchase your favorite wine.

Sopiah dreams to get free school fees for her children Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every day, 40-year-old Sopiah spends between Rp 16,000 and Rp 20,000 (between US$1.80 and $2.20) buying staple foods, giving her children some spending money and providing cigarettes for her unemployed husband. To get this money, Sopiah works from morning to evening washing, ironing and cleaning for the neighbors.