Srinagar, June 30 -- A return to familiar ground

Across college campuses and co-living spaces, films like Kal Ho Naa Ho and Main Hoon Na are enjoying renewed popularity. Watch parties, curated playlists of early Bollywood hits, and social media accounts dedicated to Y2K nostalgia point to a deeper undercurrent: many young Indians are seeking emotional grounding in the aesthetics of a time they associate with slower, more tactile forms of connection.

While the early 2000s were far from perfect, their relative simplicity - limited access, physical media, fewer online expectations - now feels like a relief.

Blurry photos, flip phones, and that sweet spot of imperfection

Tech relics like Motorola Razr phones, Sony Cyber-shot cameras, and ...