It’s been raining heavily in the past week. And, as a result, my building is suddenly overrun by the feline species. There are cats and kittens everywhere. On the landing, below the staircase, under the cars, perched on window ledges, and even up in the trees. All sizes and colors. Including a fully black one with bright green eyes like the cat in the fairy tale where the witch wearing a black cloak and pointed hat flies on a broomstick. Every time I open my door, there’s a cat waiting outside with an inquiring expression. A kindly family in the building feeds them expensive cat food imported from Thailand. So the cats have lost their feral habits and the feel for the outdoors. They hang around the building waiting for their next meal. And get into fierce fights that keep the residents up at night.
I thought I knew them all. Until Mr. Grumpy showed up one exceptionally heavy rainy afternoon. He’s a rusty striped tomcat with an attitude. I like to think of him as Mr. Grumpy because, well, have you ever seen a cat with a more grumpier look? It’s not as if he’s disagreeable or snappish. He just can’t help having such grouchy air. I don’t know where he came from. He was suddenly here. Perhaps the word gets around among the neighborhood cats that there are gourmet meals to be had here four times a day. So cats from far and wide pad up. Mr. Grumpy hangs out beneath my car. I have to chase him out every time I use the car. He goes some distance away, turns, and gives me a reproachful look. I don’t know whether to feel sorry for him or laugh at his comical disapproval!
About Mark Manuel
The above thoughts/content has been proudly copied from the wall of Sir Mark Manuel. Being interviewing almost every role model of this country and going stronger each day. Mark Manuel is a respected Mumbai editor, writer, and columnist.
With over three decades of journalism in leading publications. This includes the Free Press Journal, Times, Dainik Bhaskar, Mid-Day, and Afternoon. He is famous for his brilliant pen interviews. He himself is a TEDx speaker.
Further
His interviews have featured in several leading media houses. They include the Hindustan Times, Huffington Post, BBC, and Network 18. Almost every famous person has been interviewed by him in the country from Mother Teresa to Muhammad Ali. His first book is just out. It’s titled Moryaa Re! It is a crime thriller that is perhaps the country’s first police procedural. He began his career covering crime. And in a tribute to his experience and knowledge of this beat.
Several distinguished officers of the Mumbai Police and its Crime Branch collaborated with him to make this book possible. Amitabh Bachchan wrote the forward in a statement of friendship for Mark Manuel and admiration for his work.
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