From the archive record
This stunning aerial view captures the striking contrast between rural landscapes and rapid urban development in Noida, part of the Delhi NCR. In the foreground and middle ground, vast green and water-logged agricultural fields stretch across the frame, dotted with a few scattered structures, reflecting traditional farming practices. Cutting through this landscape is a modern engineering marvel—the Yamuna Expressway—featuring a well-designed cloverleaf interchange that efficiently manages multi-level traffic flow. Elevated flyovers and wide multi-lane roads showcase the scale of infrastructure development in the region. In the distance, a dense skyline of high-rise buildings signals the expansion of urban living, where farmland gradually gives way to city growth. This aerial perspective be