India, March 20 -- A rose smells like a rose. In a world that feels uncertain, that is reassuring. But names don't always carry such certainty. Take a locality in East Delhi. Despite its name, Khichdipur doesn't smell of khichdi. Delhi, in fact, is crammed with places whose names have drifted away from their literal meanings. Like a kati patang, a kite cut loose in the wind. Consider the elite Friends Colony and New Friends Colony. Are their residents friendlier than residents of other 'hoods'? Is Shadipur listed in any record book for hosting the maximum number of shaadiyan (weddings)? Is Swasthya Vihar especially known for swasthya (health)? Truth be told, the rooftops of Sunlight Colony are not notably solar-powered, and Maujpur does not...