From the archive record
This nighttime video captures a lively street scene in Paharganj, New Delhi, an area known for its dense cluster of hotels, budget stays, and constant movement near the New Delhi Railway Station. Illuminated signboards dominate the streetscape, with names such as “Hotel Bright,” “Hotel Aman Imperial,” “City Inn,” and a vertical “Bar” sign glowing against the dark sky. The video also shows the street outside Hotel Stay Well Dx, a 3-star, budget-friendly hotel popular for its central location. A multi-storey building on the left features a bright vertical “Hotel Staywell” sign, while the road is lit by streetlights, shop lights, and the headlights and taillights of cars and motorcycles passing through. Smaller commercial signs extend down the street, reflecting the energetic, urban character