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Yamini Chinnuswamy

Correspondent

Yamini is a correspondent who covers lifestyle news and features, with a special interest in pop, geek and celebrity culture. She joined The Straits Times as a digital sub-editor in 2019, before moving to the Life desk in 2021. In 2024, she served as the newspaper’s unofficial Taylor Swift correspondent, and needs little excuse to start talking about the American pop star and her music.

Latest articles

Hello Kitty goes Goth in new figurine collection

The Hello Kitty Black Series comprises a trio of 20cm figurines.

8 things you can gift yourself this Valentine’s Day, regardless of relationship status 

This Valentine’s Day, treat it as a self-care occasion for all. Self-gifting with a small and thoughtful purchase can elevate personal spaces, from the office desk to the bedroom.

Do you need an air fryer in your life?

Depending on who you ask, an air fryer is either of little use or the most important kitchen appliance.

Ikea’s Year of the Horse collection, Razer x Blackpink collab, Seiun Souemon Hara’s horse sculpture

Highlights include the Fossta horse cushion cover ($7.90), with tassels that represent the horse’s mane.

Ren Faire SG: Herbal apothecary, fiddlers among mediaeval delights at festival

Members of LARP Singapore Community role-playing in their costumes at the Lawn Bowl in Singapore Sports Hub on Aug 16, 2025.

Six apps to keep busy bees on track in 2026

There are a variety of productivity apps out there to help keep your digital life -- and thereby your offline life -- organised.

Mahjong sets and horse-themed packaging for Chinese New Year alcohol promotions

The limited-edition 1664 x Camille Walala Mahjong set for Chinese New Year 2026.

Keeping the kampung game of gasing alive in Geylang

Noorul Hayath adjusting his gasing as it spins during a game at the Kolam Ayer Gasing & Games Court on Jan 5, 2026.

Will the union of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce be 2026’s wedding of the year?

American footballer Travis Kelce proposed to popstar Taylor Swift after recording an episode of his podcast.

Blind boxes: Is cute here to stay?

A Labubu in a Santa Claus outfit is displayed for sale at a holiday market in Times Square in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper