India's offer is for talks within the framework of the Lahore and Shimla agreements, which Pakistan signed but does not much like.

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Pawning his wife's jewelry, he bought the Clarkes Hotel in Shimla in 1934 and four years later picked up the Calcutta Grand Hotel.

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Each offers simple fresh food and hot sweet chai (tea), and while there is basic accommodation available, most travellers visit on day trips from Shimla.

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Shimla bakers make delicious fresh apple cake.

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