From the archive record
A rainy night transforms the roads of New Delhi into a canvas of shimmering lights and reflections. Filmed during a drive through the city, this atmospheric scene captures vehicles moving cautiously along the rain-soaked roadway as droplets blur the view ahead. Overhead blue road signs point toward major destinations including Badarpur, Vasant Kunj, and Gurugram, while the glow of headlights, taillights, and street lamps paints the wet asphalt in shades of red, gold, and white. Cars and auto-rickshaws navigate the slick streets, their reflections stretching across the road like streams of liquid light. The steady rainfall, the rhythm of passing traffic, and the luminous cityscape combine to create a cinematic glimpse of Delhi after dark—a moment where urban life and monsoon weather come to