Akshita Nanda is an arts correspondent with The Straits Times. She has 17 years of experience in the media and publishing industry and a brief flirtation with cancer research. She writes about the arts and cultural scene in Singapore and has regular columns in The Straits Times. She also reviews theatre, books, concerts, films and visual arts presentations.

Her debut novel 'Nimita's Place' is published by Epigram Books.