From the archive record
A lively street scene unfolds at Connaught Place, the historic commercial and business district in the centre of New Delhi. The footage captures the fast-moving rhythm of Delhi’s urban traffic as green and yellow auto-rickshaws, commuter cars, motorcycles, and public buses circulate through the busy outer circle roads. Surrounding the streets are the iconic Georgian-style colonial buildings for which Connaught Place is widely known, featuring long rows of white pillars, curved colonnades, arched windows, and active storefronts beneath the bright daytime sky. Pedestrians move along the corridors and roadside markets while the constant flow of vehicles reflects the energy of one of India’s busiest urban centres. The footage highlights historic architecture, modern city traffic, and everyday