Category: Spotlight

by Ila Reddy February 14, 2025 Number of comments0
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Hidden in Plain Sight

I am fascinated by things hidden in plain sight. Micro-organisms. Code language. Lost objects. Deep-rooted emotions. They’re in front ofContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy August 24, 2024 2
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An Afternoon at Palácio do Deão

Palácio do Deão is one of Goa’s best kept secrets. It is a 213-year-old mansion that sits on a hillockContinue Reading

Spiti
by Ila Reddy July 17, 2024 3
Spotlight Travel

Reminiscing Spiti: A Photo Essay

I was in conversation with Anandi about my writing and travel inspirations and realised I haven’t taken any photos withContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy May 12, 2024 Number of comments0
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Pol Sambol

Traveling to Sri Lanka was one of the highlights of my year. A country that feels familiar because of itsContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy May 12, 2024 Number of comments0
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Bali Calling

Some trips are about saying yes to everything. New experiences, getting out of your comfort zone, embracing the unknown, andContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy May 12, 2024 Number of comments0
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Walking Down the Sunlit Path: Rediscovering Pondicherry

When I was three, my parents enrolled me in a ‘free progress’ school called Mirambika. ‘Free progress’ meant that studentsContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy December 30, 2022 1
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Learning Ranjana Lipi and Paubha Painting in Nepal

Ancient scripts and art forms are a gateway to history and culture — there’s so much to learn from themContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy December 22, 2022 4
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Touchdown Nepal: A 9-Day Itinerary to Explore the Best of Newari Culture

The first time I visited Nepal was in 2013. I scored cheap flight tickets – and that was reason enoughContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy September 17, 2022 Number of comments0
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The Heritage Houses of Goa

People come to Goa for many reasons. To sit on the beach and listen to the sound of the crashingContinue Reading

by Ila Reddy April 18, 2022 Number of comments0
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Exploring A 200-Year-Old Necropolis in the Heart of Hyderabad

Graveyards and cemeteries have fascinated me since childhood. Maybe it’s the English murder mysteries and ghost stories I read inContinue Reading