Noida turns 50: From Delhi’s shadow to Gurugram’s greatest rival

Noida (New Okhla Industrial Development Authority) officially hits the half-century mark. What began in 1976 as a modest blueprint to decongest Delhi has transformed into a high-octane urban powerhouse. As the city celebrates its 50th Anniversary, the narrative has shifted from being a "satellite town" to becoming the primary challenger to Gurugram's dominance in the National Capital Region (NCR).