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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In Conversation with Nitasha Kaul | Authint Mail
Nitasha Kaul’s recently published novel ‘Residue’ (Rupa/Rainlight, 2014) was previously shortlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize. It is available in stores and from online…
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Words and solar glares
Every word a stumbling block setup for the fall in to the endless plummet towards the bottom a bottom I never reach tumbling and tumbling…
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Soya cake for milk allergy
Yesterday I made a cake that was butter-and-milk-free. I wanted to celebrate with my friends and the fact that most desserts have milk or butter…
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Date a Boy Who Sings
MY BOYFRIEND’S SOUNDCLOUD: CLICK HERE My friend Shalini sent me this on FB. It made me smile. Date a Boy Who Sings. A boy –…
● 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.
