Journal | Manan Kathuria

A collection of essays, notes, and reflections drawn from lived observation.

My house full of memories and childhood.

I am standing in front of the house I lived in, which does not belong to us now, but is a house full of memories. I’m on that street...

Dec 25, 20212 min read

A Memoir from my life. 18.12.2021. A chapter of my life ends here, but the next page is the new beginning. I’ve graduated in...

Dec 25, 20212 min read

Chai, is an emotion. It’s like friendship. A bond of tea, milk, water, elaichi, adrak, masala. It’s a love affair. Currently, I’m sitting...

Dec 16, 20212 min read

Manan Kathuria writes 'I think we’ve forgotten the Rickshaw-Wallas but they remember everything.'

Dec 12, 20212 min read

Today, I’m in an attempt to find myself. I take a metro ride and reach Mandi House. Raja bhaiya’s chai is awaiting me. But,...

Dec 11, 20213 min read

Life is in a state of melancholy right now. Strolling around the hustling-bustling lanes of CP, I reached the Indian Coffee House, New Delhi

Dec 5, 20212 min read

Exquisite, Raw and Real. These three words are so powerful, for me they sum up the exhibition 'Hostile Witness' by Baaraan and Moonis Ijlal.

Dec 4, 20212 min read

Manan Kathuria visits Faqir Chand & Sons Bookstore, Khan Market, which now is a second home to him. 'Heaven it was' he says. Read More.

Nov 19, 20212 min read

Umaid Bhawan Palace is an epitome of Royalty and Beauty. It has a sense of pride, dedication attached to it. - Manan Kathuria

Oct 23, 20212 min read