Kampu is an old desktop computer that has been forgotten in a dusty storage box for years after the death of its owner. When young Veena discovers it, she and her sister Bina clean it, upgrade its ageing hardware and give it a new lease of life. But Kampu’s real transformation begins when Veena decides to donate it to an old-age home, where it helps residents reconnect with their families, explore the digital world and discover new ways of sharing their stories.

What follows is an unexpected journey of technology, memories and human connection, as an old hard drive helps rediscover the poems of Veena’s late grandfather and Kampu becomes the centre of a growing collection of stories, experiences and voices from the residents. The story is a gentle reminder that an ageing device—or an overlooked idea—can find a completely new purpose with a little care, imagination and inspiration.

This story is written and narrated by Amar Vyas. Produced by gaathastory.com