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Metro
2 days ago
- Metro
Antiques Roadshow expert reluctantly values rare spoon and discovers it's worth
A man has been left shocked after being told a set of silver spoons that once belonged to Captain James Cook are worth £20,000. On last night's episode of the long-running BBC series Antiques Roadshow, the experts were at Sefton Park Palm House in Liverpool. It was there that expert Gordon Foster met a descendant of the explorer, who came along with a 'humble' set of items he was keen to get valued. As Gordon explained: 'Eagle-eyed viewers of the roadshow would know we don't often feature silver spoons unless they are something special…and these are.' He went on to share that the spoons were a Georgian pair from 1750 that had Cook's initials engraved on them. On the episode, a repeat from 2022, the man explained that he was the 'fifth grand nephew' of Cook. With one of the spoons passed down as a family heirloom, he obtained the other in an auction after discovering that his item had once been part of a set. He recalled how there'd been 'no limit' on how much he'd spend to have the set in his possession. The items were used by Cook during his journey navigating and claiming Australia in 1770. But as said on the show, while he was celebrated in his day for mapping 'uncharted lands', he now remains a controversial figure for his 'colonial exploits and violent encounters with Indigenous peoples'. When it came time to share his valuation, Gordon said that similar spoons could usually be purchased for around £40. 'But the question is, how much does the provenance add to the spoon? And I can tell you this provenance is like gold dust. This takes this spoon in a completely different stratosphere of value,' he said. 'It is quite incredible. I can say with a lot of confidence that one spoon is worth £10,000.' As the crowd gathered around them gasped, the man's eyebrows raised, and he nodded while taking in the extraordinary value of his items. After briefly being left speechless, he exclaimed: 'That's extraordinary.' Gordon then thanked the man for bringing the items and 'sharing them with us'. More Trending Captain Cook was a British Royal Navy officer, explorer and cartographer who led three important voyages of exploration to the Pacific and Southern Oceans between 1768 and 1779. He was also the first European to visit the east coast of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands. However, he was killed in 1779 during his second visit to Hawaii when a dispute with the native Hawaiians turned violent. View More » Antiques Roadshow is streaming on BBC iPlayer. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
News18
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Saiyaara Cringe Reactions: Fans Cry, Scream, Even Faint After Watching Ahaan Panday's Movie
Last Updated: Videos from various theatres across the country show the crowd not just cheering for Saiyaara, but many were seen crying and going mad. Yash Raj Films' latest release, Saiyaara, has created history in the past few days with an exceptional opening, despite featuring newcomers. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film marks the Bollywood debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. The film's impressive box office performance and positive reviews have left the team delighted. What grabbed everyone's attention, however, were viral videos from theatres across the country showing audiences not just cheering but also getting emotional, with many breaking down in tears and celebrating wildly. In videos that have gone viral online, the audience is seen going wild while watching Ahaan and Aneet's movie. Some fans are shown crying nonstop, while others got so emotional that they collapsed on the ground once the movie ended. But not all viewers felt the same. Among the many emotional reels, one couple shared their honest review and said that they were disappointed after watching the film. They said they were misled by all the emotional posts and felt frustrated after coming to the theatre with high expectations. Reacting to the post, a user wrote, 'A father watching his daughter crying over Saiyaara after paying Rs 1.5 lakh in college fees." 1.5L college ki fee bharne ke baad apni beti ko Saiyaara movie ke liye rote dekhta hua baap — rozgar_CA (@Memeswalaladka) July 21, 2025 'We need a vaccine for SAIYAARA," a comment read. We need vaccine for SAIYAARA One more added, 'British Royal Navy's F-35 decided to leave India after seeing #Saiyaara theatre videos." British Royal Navy's F-35 decided to leave India after seeing #Saiyaara theatre videos. — Utkarsh Verma (@utkarshv13) July 22, 2025 Meanwhile, a couple who came to Saiyaara after watching emotional reels said, 'People are crying in the reels, but we're angry that we came to watch this movie. Waste of money. I especially want to ask the girls and boys who were crying, who were they? How much were they paid? Because if that's the case, then I also want to cry for money. I want to be paid to cry, too." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suyash Aswal 🧿 (@thesuyashaswal) According to Sacnilk, Saiyaara has made a huge impact at the box office. In just 5 days, the film earned a total of Rs 140 Crore in India alone. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. view comments First Published: News viral Saiyaara Cringe Reactions: Fans Cry, Scream, Even Faint After Watching Ahaan Panday's Movie Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"After Watching Saiyaara...": Memes Fly As UK's F-35B Takes Off From Kerala
After five weeks of being grounded in Kerala, the British Royal Navy's F-35B jet finally took off from Thiruvananthapuram airport this morning. The fifth-generation stealth aircraft had been en route from the UK to Australia on June 14 when it developed a hydraulic fault mid-flight. Battling bad weather and critically low fuel, the pilot diverted to the nearest safe airstrip, Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram airport, where the Indian Air Force facilitated an emergency landing and extended full logistical support. Since then, the 100-million-pound warplane was grounded, waiting for a team of UK-based specialists to diagnose and fix the issue. The repairs were finally completed this week, and after receiving the all-clear on Monday, the jet took to the skies again early Tuesday. The departure lit up social media. The jet led to a flood of memes once it finally left. A user joked on X, sharing a clip of the takeoff with the caption, "F-35 after watching Saiyaara." F-35 after watching Saiyaara — Gabbar (@GabbbarSingh) July 22, 2025 Another wrote, "The F-35 Tourism in Kerala has ended." The F-35 Tourism in Kerala has ended! ???? — The Jaipur Dialogues (@JaipurDialogues) July 22, 2025 Someone joked, "F-35 after seeing Political Instability (Resignation of Vice President of India - Jagdeep Dhankhar) in India." F-35 after seeing Political Instability (Resignation of Vice President of India- Jagdeep Dhankhar) in India — Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) July 22, 2025 "After chilling in India for ages, the F-35 finally remembered it's supposed to fly," wrote a user. After chilling in India for ages, the F-35 finally remembered it's supposed to fly! ???? — Sir BoiesX (@BoiesX45) July 22, 2025 Someone quoted the song lyrics, "I believe I can fly." "I believe i can fly ????️" ???? UK Navy F-35 takes off from Trivandrum International Airport! — Beats in Brief (@beatsinbrief) July 22, 2025 A user said, "Finally remembered it's a jet, not a Tourist." UK's F-35 Finally remembered it's a jet, not a Tourist — Lt Colonel Vikas Gurjar ???????? (@Ltcolonelvikas) July 22, 2025 "F-35 logged out of Kerala," a comment read. F-35 logged out of Kerala. — Biswatosh Sinha (@biswatosh) July 22, 2025 The F-35B belongs to the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, which is currently deployed in the Indo-Pacific and recently conducted joint maritime drills with the Indian Navy.
Economic Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
China's youth building AI, India's busy crying over Saiyaara: Internet flooded with memes from F35 jets to new virus alert
While Saiyaara, starring debutant Ahaan Panday, continues to draw audiences to theatres and perform well at the box office, it has also triggered a wave of memes and social media commentary. Netizens on X (formerly Twitter) are mocking the film's emotional appeal and contrasting it with global trends — with one viral tweet reading, 'China's youth building AI, India's busy crying over Saiyaara.'The film Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, continues to perform well at the box office. But online, reactions have taken a different route, one marked by satire, sarcasm, and sharp memes. One user posted: "British Royal Navy's F-35 decided to leave India after seeing #Saiyaara theatre videos." — utkarshv13 (@utkarshv13) — itshitaaaaaa (@itshitaaaaaa) Another tweet read: "Modi sarkaar savdhaan, Bharat mein Saiyaara revolution chalu hogya." — AmritTi86236167 (@AmritTi86236167) Some netizens questioned the online criticism, with one asking: — Memeswalaladka (@Memeswalaladka) "Why is Saiyaara getting this much hate on social media's, it is performing well on the box-office, am I missing something? #SaiyaaraMovie"From emotional breakdowns to virus jokesThe memes took a darker turn with jokes likening the film to a virus. A popular post stated:"Corona is the second most dangerous virus. First is Saiyaara." — abhithecomic (@abhithecomic) Some memes compared students' emotional states: — JitenderKa21156 (@JitenderKa21156) "Log Saiyaara dekh kar ro rhe hain, ham exam ka syllabus dekh kar."China vs India: Youth comparison becomes meme templateSeveral users began contrasting India's emotional movie-goers with China's tech-driven youth, drawing exaggerated comparisons to make their viral Hindi post read:"चीन का युवा ; सुबह ब्रिज बनाता है, शाम को रोबोट चलाता है, रात को किताब पढ़ता हैहमारा बेरोजगार गांडू युवा 🤡 ; सुबह थंबनेल बनाता है, दोपहर में रील डालता है, रात को #Saiyaara पर रोता है"Another tweet added:"China ka youth world-class infrastructure bana rahe hai. America ka youth AI jaisa future-ready tech develop kar raha hai. Aur India ke youth Saiyaara dekhkar theatre me ro rahe hai."Mixed public moodNot all reactions have been critical or sarcastic. Some users defended the film, praising its emotional core and performances. However, the volume and variety of memes continue to dominate the online user summed up the confusion:"Saiyaara dekhne gayi thi lekin theatre jaake bhul gayi konsi movie dekhni thi."Another wrote:"We need vaccine for Saiyaara."Social commentary in disguiseWhile the memes are entertaining, they also reflect deeper concerns among young Indians around aspiration, productivity, and cultural priorities. For now, Saiyaara remains at the centre of internet humour, even as it holds strong at the box office. Whether this moment passes as a joke or leads to more reflection, one thing is clear — Saiyaara is more than just a film; it's become a meme-worthy moment for the digital generation.
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Business Standard
22-07-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Watch: British F-35 jet finally takes off from Kerala after 5 weeks
The British Royal Navy's F-35 fighter jet, which made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14, successfully took off from the airport on Tuesday, ending a five-week technical halt. The fifth-generation stealth fighter — one of the world's most advanced combat aircraft and valued at approximately $115 million — had been grounded due to a technical snag. It was on a routine sortie over the Arabian Sea when it encountered adverse weather and was unable to return to the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales. IAF confirms routine diversion protocol The Indian Air Force (IAF) said the diversion was routine and coordinated. It confirmed that the UK fighter jet's movement was fully informed and cleared for flight safety reasons. Upon the emergency diversion call, the F-35B was detected by the IAF's integrated air command and control system network and cleared for landing. Part of Operation Highmast naval exercises The emergency landing occurred days after HMS Prince of Wales took part in a joint naval exercise with the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea on June 9–10. The aircraft carrier is leading the UK Carrier Strike Group's eight-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific under Operation Highmast. According to the IAF, the diversion and landing in Kerala were carried out under the pre-established 'diversion contingency plans' between the British and Indian armed forces for the operation. Jet repaired, housed in Air India hangar Following the safe landing, British aviation engineers were flown in to carry out necessary repairs. During its extended stay, the F-35B was housed in an Air India hangar at the Thiruvananthapuram airport. The UK reportedly paid landing fees, daily parking charges, and hangar rent during this period.
