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India Coffee House@ Mall Road Shimla: A journey down memory lane

By Neeraj Bajpai If faded leather seats, old furniture, crockery, cutlery and cheap tissue papers cast first hand poor and shocking impression ,the moment one steps into historic Indian Coffee House at cool breeze bathed Mall Road in Shimla, Wafting aroma of hot coffee cups being served by traditionally dressed waiters swiftly revive nostalgic feel of this popular local joint. Despite poor maintenance, the place still bustles with liveliness and quietly pines for an immediate re-do. After all, the place is still a favorite rendezvous for locals who relish every moment and penny they spend there.  It is virtually packed with chattering crowd of regular visitors.  Many people find it a cheap place for breakfast – which certainly does not include Tea but serves south Indian dishes, crispy toast butter, omelets, cheese sandwiches etc. Ever since its inception, it has seen visitors from all walks of life and gossips of scandal point are always in the air. With election to...