From the archive record
A typical day unfolds on Durga Chhak Jobra Road in Cuttack, Odisha, where a steady stream of vehicles moves through one of the city's busy urban corridors. The scene is viewed from the perspective of a yellow auto-rickshaw, commonly known as a tuk-tuk, offering a firsthand glimpse into everyday transportation and street life in the city. Traffic consists of a diverse mix of vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and auto-rickshaws sharing the road. Motorcyclists weave through traffic while cyclists navigate along the roadside, illustrating the multi-modal nature of urban mobility in Indian cities. The constant movement of commuters reflects the daily rhythm of life in Cuttack. The surrounding streetscape features commercial and residential buildings, overhead power lines, utility