The Straits Times launches 170th anniversary e-book as gift to the nation

THE Straits Times, which celebrates its 170th anniversary on Wednesday, will launch an e-book that recounts key moments from the nation's past.

Living History: 170 years of The Straits Times offers highlights from ST's reportage of Singapore during the Great Depression, the Second World War, Konfrontasi and Singapore's Independence, among other events. The e-book, a gift to the nation marking its golden jubilee this year, also captures everyday life through the years - the evolution of the hawker from a nuisance to a beloved icon, the changing concept of leisure in Singapore and the Cinderella-like transformation of the cityscape.

The e-book was put together by deputy foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar, who was been with The Straits Times for 15 years in various capacities, including a stint as its US correspondent in Washington DC.