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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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What over 500 HDB estate names reveal about Singapore

Asia’s 50 Best Bars: 4 Singapore bars make the list, with Jigger & Pony at No. 9

Jigger & Pony at Amara Hotel remains Singapore’s top entry on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars ranking.
Jigger & Pony at Amara Hotel remains Singapore’s top entry on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars ranking.

Former ST cartoonist Lee Chee Chew launches merch line inspired by Singapore lingo

Cartoonist Lee Chee Chew’s new line of merchandise.
Cartoonist Lee Chee Chew’s new line of merchandise.

Kopitiam teams up with Coca-Cola to launch mini-bricks collectibles for National Day

Kopitiam’s new mini-brick collectibles feature designs celebrate kopitiam culture, alongside Coca-Cola bottles and imagery.
Kopitiam’s new mini-brick collectibles feature designs celebrate kopitiam culture, alongside Coca-Cola bottles and imagery.

Are portable monitors actually worth buying?

Acer’s dual screen portable monitor
Acer’s dual screen portable monitor

BTS fans, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 might just be your new must-have concert accessory

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is shaped like a passport and sized between the new Flip8 and Fold8 Ultra.
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is shaped like a passport and sized between the new Flip8 and Fold8 Ultra.

How Prism+ is building Singapore’s answer to Xiaomi and Samsung

Prism+ has a 16-person product development team that spends up to a year developing and testing prototypes for new products.
Prism+ has a 16-person product development team that spends up to a year developing and testing prototypes for new products.

Vintage carnival delights at Singapore Garden Festival’s 10th edition at Gardens by the Bay

The Singapore Garden Festival 2026 takes place at Gardens by the Bay from July 4-12.
The Singapore Garden Festival 2026 takes place at Gardens by the Bay from July 4-12.

Need a custom engagement ring? You can 3D-print it

Wu Linhan 3D printed an engagement ring for his girlfriend, Amandine Honvault.
Wu Linhan 3D printed an engagement ring for his girlfriend, Amandine Honvault.

How to get started with 3D-printing: Entry-level printers, starter courses and community platforms

Entry-level 3D printers can easily be incorporated into a home set-up for hobby use.
Entry-level 3D printers can easily be incorporated into a home set-up for hobby use.

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