India, Sept. 24 -- Two cafes both alike in dignity, in fair "Niz East" where we lay our scene.

Today's tale is set in tony Nizamuddin East. The central Delhi address is filled with bungalows, apartments, parks, and trees. It is also full of celebrity residents-salam Mira Nair, namaste Vikram Seth. Even so, the place is very sleepy. Nothing much is seen outside the grand residences, except for the well-fed community dogs.

Finally, the "colony" got some action. Some time ago, a cafe opened in Niz East. The development doubles the number of cafes in the locality to. two! Inevitably, the fashionable locals, super-argumentative in dissecting highbrow literature, have lately been exchanging notes on the comparative qualities of the two cafes....