An intelligent young woman on the discourse and interplays of how things are constituted and gendered.

Andreas Harsono on whether Muslim journalists cover up or distort stories of religious violence.

As the holy month looms an Australian journalist plans his escape from the restrictions and impositions of Ramadhan and its aftermath.

Dutch linguist Gusti Dertik, founder of the comparative study of Indonesian languages; his romancing, or lack of it; and the Christianising (and Islamising) of the Bataks.

Lombok expat Gregory Luke jailed for blasphemous tampering with mosque sound systems.

Rampage by militant groups in in Bandung & Tasikmalaya, while a senior Democrat Party figure calls for their banning.

Local government in Wonogiri withdraws funding for three traditional Javanese cultural ceremonies, while in Tulungagung a fourth practice is under threat.

Nineteen 'local' religions clamouring for state recognition says the NU, but the God of Indonesia is a jealous being.

Justice Party (PKS) politician Jazuli Juwaini's bloodthirsty salivating over the supposed death of Pastor Bob Old.

The world's most inspiring 'tweeter' is Fahira Idris it seems; her battles with FPI leader Habib Rizieq.

The onslaught of Ramadan religiosity on television approaches; the mixture of consumerism and faith.

A new round of fatwas from the MUI, sperm donation, organ donation, sex change operations.

Chinese celebrity preacher Koko Liem hits the big time; brawler Anton Medan unhappy.

Looking for deviants in unlikely places, the pursuit of Ahmadiyah in backwoods West Java.

Legalised gambling in Indonesia a boon to state revenue or creator of social misery.

"Obama Anak Menteng" a new film on the Jakarta childhood days of the US president.

The wearing of trousers, jeans, or any tight clothing becomes illegal for women in West Aceh.

A Christian short stay type complex in Cisarua, Bogor is burned to the ground by the 'Puncak Line'.

How young can girls be married, NU issues fatwa allowing for marriage below the age of consent.

Howling opposition and worshipful support of the visit of president Obama to Indonesia.

Sectarian mapping of cities to prevent conflict, as another church, in Bekasi, is closed.

Constitutional Court hears case on free interpretation of religions, a human right or recipe for anarchy.

Murderous menstruating zombies in soft-porn horror flick "Hantu Puncak Datang Bulan".

Women's hair issues dominate discussions at an East Java clerics' meeting.

Mystics and Islamists battle it out in a Javanese village, Andrew Beatty's "A Shadow Falls".

The tabloid sensation of sex change recipient Agus Wardoyo aka Nadia Ilmira Arkadea.