Developer Launches Website Playing Nostalgic Songs from Indian Barbershops
An Indian developer, Yash Bhardwaj, created a website called Salon.wtf that plays nostalgic Bollywood songs commonly heard in traditional Indian barbershops during the 1990s and early 2000s. The site evokes memories of affordable haircuts and simple hairstyles in neighborhood salons before modern salons became popular. Shared on social media, the project gained widespread attention, with users and notable figures like Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma appreciating its nostalgic appeal and prompting discussions about similar cultural experiences.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 9 Aug, 06:19 am. Other outlets followed.