This is close enough but the big difference between an adda and a salon is that the salon is still a commercial establishment. Adda is such gatherings anywhere

This is close enough but the big difference between an adda and a salon is that the salon is still a commercial establishment. Adda is such gatherings anywhere. On the streets, rooftops, temples, parks, local tea stall, something called as a clubhouse (yes physical clubhouses without pay for play). A friend's favorite adda was a fuckin commuter train. People would text each other to catch the same train and just chat for 40-50 mins of the journey.