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Yamini Chinnuswamy

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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.

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Shoe designer Jimmy Choo brings principles of design to Eu Yan Sang collaboration

Malaysian designer Jimmy Choo has partnered with Eu Yan Sang for a Lunar New Year collaboration.
Malaysian designer Jimmy Choo has partnered with Eu Yan Sang for a Lunar New Year collaboration.

‘Batik Uncle’ of Holland Village celebrates 100th birthday in style

Mr Ang Kum Siong who is celebrating his 100th birthday, with his son Eric at Wellie Batik at Holland Road Shopping Centre on Dec 13.
Mr Ang Kum Siong who is celebrating his 100th birthday, with his son Eric at Wellie Batik at Holland Road Shopping Centre on Dec 13.

What’s new at City Square Mall after $50 million renovation

City Square Mall embarked on a $50 million upgrade in September 2023.
City Square Mall embarked on a $50 million upgrade in September 2023.

Renovated West Mall looks to be more than a functional neighbourhood mall

The upgraded mall includes a new facade and a new basement wing.
The upgraded mall includes a new facade and a new basement wing.

Bubble-wrap cladding and other quirky design elements at updated City Square Mall

Sustainability is built into the very bones of City Square Mall, which opened in 2009.
Sustainability is built into the very bones of City Square Mall, which opened in 2009.

What to look out for at Anime Fest Asia and Singapore Comic-Con 2025

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Model of Spiderman on display during Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Dec 10, 2022.
Singapore Comic Con (SGCC), previously known as Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC), is Southeast Asia's ultimate celebration of the best of Western and Asian pop culture ranging from toys, collectibles, comics and esports to cosplay.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Model of Spiderman on display during Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Dec 10, 2022.
Singapore Comic Con (SGCC), previously known as Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC), is Southeast Asia's ultimate celebration of the best of Western and Asian pop culture ranging from toys, collectibles, comics and esports to cosplay.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Life Listens: Taylor Swift may dominate the charts, but is The Life Of A Showgirl any good?

Taylor Swift's The Life Of A Showgirl is Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day.
Taylor Swift's The Life Of A Showgirl is Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day.

American artist Daniel Arsham continues to meditate on time with second Hublot watch collaboration

Visual artist Daniel Arsham's latest design is a luxury timepiece for Swiss watch brand Hublot.
Visual artist Daniel Arsham's latest design is a luxury timepiece for Swiss watch brand Hublot.

How The Lego Group pivoted from toy bricks to become a lifestyle label for all ages

Lego's flower bouquet and The Milky Way Galaxy wall art sets are geared towards the grown-up segment.
Lego's flower bouquet and The Milky Way Galaxy wall art sets are geared towards the grown-up segment.

Design News: New Courts Muze sofas, Garmin’s first MicroLED smartwatch

The new Tammi sofas in the Courts Muze line.
The new Tammi sofas in the Courts Muze line.

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