Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.
One mildly overthought post at a time.
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This essay is adapted from the introduction I presented at Rialto/Griffioen for a screening of Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light. I had the privilege of introducing the film and wanted to offer the audience a few ideas to carry with them into the screening: about women and the…
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Space, a ghazal in the making
Aged five, an early memory, Rakesh Sharma travelling in space Mrs. Gandhi, he said, India appears best in the world, unravelling in space When I…
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A frozen moment
Picture clicked in Amstel Park, last Sunday, when Bambi said, “Mama you must take a picture of these two.” A nod to you Mr. Mo…
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Restaurant Jinso for lunch
We had an outstanding lunch at Jinso in Arena Boulevard. We have eaten at Jinso before (and keep passing it when we have an errand to…
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Living on the intersection of India and The Netherlands – learning from Erin Meyer’s “The Culture Map”
This is a post about an article written by Apoorva Mathur that throws light on work place cultural nuances along with disparity between the Dutch and…
● About Me
Hi, I’m Amrita—the voice behind Diligent Candy. I’m a writer, educator, and quiet rebel drawn to slow living, thoughtful words, and mildly overthinking everything. This blog is my corner of the internet where intellect meets whimsy, and where I explore the sweet spots between scholarship, simplicity, and joy.
