TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – A woman who sold the drugs that caused the 2023 death of Canadian-American actor Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Jasveen Sangha, a 42-year-old dual British-American citizen dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” had pleaded guilty to five felony drug charges in September. She has been in custody since her arrest…
People who look on the bright side of life may be less likely to develop dementia, research suggests. A study of more than 9,000 people found those who scored higher for optimism were 15% less likely to receive a diagnosis over 14 years. American dictionary Merriam-Webster defines optimism as “a doctrine that this world is…
A 72-year-old Japanese guitarist who hasn’t performed in the UK in roughly 50 years just expanded his London comeback from one night to two at Brixton Academy. Most of his world tour dates are already sold out — and the fans buying tickets are largely in their 20s. Masayoshi Takanaka, a towering figure in Japan’s…
Architect Sashikala Ananth taking a class on Vastu Shastra and its application in architecture | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement I expected a holiday. I got a lecture. We sit cross-legged on the floor, notebooks open, as architect Sashikala Ananth pulls a measuring tape out of her handbag with the delight of a conjurer. She begins to…
MUMBAI: Indian action movie “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” has swept domestic box-office records as the highest-earning Bollywood Hindi-language film, its producers said Wednesday, and is vying for other top spots. Beloved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the high-octane and violent movie is the second chapter in the tale of an undercover Indian intelligence agent in Pakistan….
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The government of Australia is open to collaborating with the city of Palembang, South Sumatra, in the tourism and cultural sectors. This comes as there is a growing interest in expanding Australian tourists’ destinations to various regions in Indonesia. The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Rod Brazier, stated that Palembang is one of the areas with…
At Amethyst Chennai | Photo Credit: Niveathitha C The Folly at Amethyst Chennai has a particularly distinct quality. Every time a designer’s show takes place at the venue, pop, comes a mannequin draped in resplendent garb, welcoming visitors to walk into an experience. Much like the deceptive scales of a chameleon, the busy event space…
A doctor issued some advice about weight loss jabs (Image: Getty) A doctor has issued a warning to anyone on weight loss jabs. According to the expert, they can result in a loss in bone density. These drugs are also referred to as GLP-1 inhibitors. GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone produced in the gut…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The UK has denied US entertainer Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, entry into the country over his repeated antisemitic antics. The disgraced rapper had been scheduled to perform at the “Wireless Festival” in July. “As a result of the Home Office banning Ye from entering the United Kingdom, Wireless Festival has been forced to cancel,” the event’s organizers announced Tuesday on…
The global conversation around climate change, population growth, and sustainability is becoming more serious with each passing year. A new study is now drawing attention to a basic but important issue. The planet may not be able to keep up with the way humans are living today.The issue is not just about how many people…
