Meat eaters beware. On a conversion spree, the President of the Vegetarian Society of Singapore is all revved up, drumming awareness into the uninitiated and wanting to make the planet turn herbivore. We got in the way of George Jacobs, only to be disarmed by his scientific logic and gentle persuasion.

Mercer is undoubtedly one of the most profiled hair stylists here, thanks to his outgoing personality and beautiful locks.

Notorious Brit rockers Oasis come to town—finally.

US-based comic book illustrator Sonny Liew is a self-professed “Causeway kid” (having grown up on both this island and in Malaysia). I-S draws up a chair for a chat with the patriarch of the award-winning Malinky Robot series.

We get down on to the dance floor with a funky DJ.

Superstar DJ Sasha has always been known as an extraordinary mixer and producer, but behind all the glory and media hype, he is just a polite laidback guy who thinks of himself as an entertainer. He recently talked to I-S.

Talented Meishan Krishnan, 18, is studying to be a financial wizard, but still finds time for her hobby, synchronized swimming. Working her way gracefully yet forcefully through the pool, this self-confessed water baby is up for anything you splash her way.

Two-wheeler crackerjack Joseph Lee has been riding and racing motorcycles for as long as he can remember. I-S gears up and straps down for a chat with the guy who friends affectionately call Motorcycle Joe.