The proceeds from the sale of rare Pokémon cards are now paying for his wedding, turning a childhood collection of life-changing value/ SWNS

What started as a routine cleanout in a Dorset attic ended with a fully paid-for wedding, after a long-forgotten collection of Pokémon cards turned out to be worth much more than expected.

A routine attic find turns into something else

Teaching assistant Andrew Braund, 37, came across his childhood Pokémon card collection while cleaning out his old stuff at his parents’ house. He collected cards between the ages of eight and 15, and by his own description most of them showed normal signs of use, being “quite cute and lovely,” which is why he did not expect them to have any real value. Thinking the collection could fetch around £500, he took it to a friend who runs a trading card shop for a second opinion. That hope quickly changed. “My friend approached the last tin, looked at them and asked me to sit down,” Braund said, describing the moment he realized something was different.

Three unseen cards change everything

The value was not in the bulk of the collection, but in three Charizard cards, which were not even organized properly in his binders.“When my friend told me how much Charizard cards could cost, I was pretty upset,” Braund said. “Frankly, I almost had a panic attack,” he said daily Journal Informed. Those cards, initially valued at around $20,000, were later sent to an Ivebank auction, where the end result far exceeded initial expectations.

Among the items recovered, a mint-condition Charizard and two others funded a Dorset man’s wedding following auction success/SWNS

The three cards sold for a combined £32,800 (about $41,000), with individual sales reaching £17,000, £13,000 and £2,800. One of them, a mint-condition Skyridge Charizard Holo, set a Pokémon sales record at the auction house, selling for $21,250 despite having a low price prior to the sale. daily Journal.

Feelings and values ​​don’t always match

Braund said that the cards that had the highest value were not the ones he cared for the most as a child. “I didn’t expect them to be so valuable,” he said, adding that the valuable cards came from one of the last packs he purchased. “They have the highest monetary value, but the lowest sentimental value. The ones I used to like as a kid look worn out because they’re in my pocket all the time.” The contradiction between status and attachment, which is common in collectibles, eventually worked in his favor.

Wedding plans reshaped by unexpected windfall

The proceeds have gone straight towards his upcoming wedding to his fiancée Rachel Moseley, which is scheduled to take place in August. “I’ve been totally lucky,” Braund said. She further added that she is no longer “worried about where the money for the wedding will come from.” He was at work when the auction was taking place, receiving updates as bids came in and described the final total as “mind boggling”. The couple, who are both neurodivergent, are now also considering a honeymoon, with their plans including a quiet week in Devon.

New Delhi: Even after almost all Indian medical students returned from Iran after the war began, a 22-year-old Kashmiri man decided to stay back, saying he cannot leave the country “when it is in trouble”. Asif Gulzar, now living alone in a nine-storey hostel in Ahvaz after the rest of the Indian students left, said he was safe and had taken the decision with the support of his family.Gulzar, a third semester MBBS student at Ahvaz Jundishpur University of Medical Sciences in Khuzestan province, said times of India “I came here of my own free will and am safe. I realized I couldn’t leave Iran when it was under attack.”About 2,000 Indian medical students returned to India in various stages after the war began on 28 February. Life remained stable around Gulzar and essential supplies were available despite the conflict. He also said that internet connectivity in Iran is very poor and he was using a paid VPN borrowed from an Iranian friend so he could stay in touch with his family. Asif Gulzar said, “When innocent people suffer, I cannot take the easy option and leave just for my own comfort.” He said remaining silent in the face of such pain would stay with him for the rest of his life.Gulzar, an avid reader of revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh, said he drew inspiration from the idea that silence in the face of oppression is tantamount to complicity. With classes currently suspended, he said he is spending time reading the works of thinkers, philosophers and revolutionaries, as well as writing poetry to capture the atmosphere around him. said Nasir Khuhmi, national convenor of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Union, which facilitated the return of Indian students, including about 1,200, from Kashmir. times of India That almost all of them had come back. “If someone has decided not to return, there is nothing we can do in such a case. We tried our best to ensure the return of every student with the help of Indian authorities,” Khuehami said.

राजधानी लखनऊ के बीबीडी थाना क्षेत्र में एक युवक के लापता होने का मामला सामने आया है, जिससे परिवार में गहरे दुख और चिंता का माहौल है. जुग्गौर गांव निवासी 30 वर्षीय जसवंत कुमार यादव पिछले तीन दिनों से संदिग्ध परिस्थितियों में लापता हैं। परिजनों ने हर जगह तलाश की, लेकिन कोई सुराग नहीं लगा। पुलिस ने गुमशुदगी दर्ज कर ली है, लेकिन अभी तक कोई ठोस सफलता नहीं मिल सकी है. इस मामले को लेकर परिजन चिंतित हैं और पुलिस की कार्रवाई पर भी सवाल उठ रहे हैं.

15 अप्रैल से लापता है युवक
जानकारी के मुताबिक, जसवन्त कुमार यादव 15 अप्रैल 2026 की सुबह घर से निकले थे, लेकिन उसके बाद वापस नहीं लौटे. जब वह काफी देर तक घर नहीं पहुंचा तो परिजन चिंतित हो गए और उसकी तलाश शुरू कर दी।

परिजनों ने हर जगह तलाश की, कोई सुराग नहीं मिला
परिजनों ने अपने रिश्तेदारों, परिचितों और आसपास के इलाकों में हर जगह तलाश की। कई जगह पूछताछ की गई, लेकिन कहीं से कोई जानकारी नहीं मिली. इसके बाद मजबूरन परिवार को पुलिस की मदद लेनी पड़ी और पूरे मामले की जानकारी दी.

पुलिस ने दर्ज की गुमशुदगी, जांच धीमी
काफी मशक्कत के बाद बीबीडी थाना पुलिस ने गुमशुदगी की रिपोर्ट दर्ज की। दावा किया गया कि शुरुआती स्तर पर कुछ समय तक जांच की गई, लेकिन उसके बाद जांच की गति धीमी हो गई. तीन दिन बीत जाने के बाद भी पुलिस को कोई ठोस सुराग नहीं मिला है.

परिवार का बुरा हाल, पुलिस पर उठे सवाल
जसवंत के लापता होने से परिवार संकट में है। परिजनों का कहना है कि पुलिस सिर्फ कागजी कार्रवाई कर रही है और असल में कोई ठोस प्रयास नजर नहीं आ रहा है. पुलिस अधिकारियों का कहना है कि टीमें लगा दी गई हैं और जल्द ही युवक को ढूंढ लिया जाएगा.

नवयुवक की शक्ल और अपील
लापता युवक का रंग गेहुंआ और ऊंचाई करीब पांच फीट बतायी जा रही है. उसने फ़िरोज़ा शर्ट और नीली जींस पहन रखी थी। परिवार ने आम जनता से अपील की है कि अगर किसी को उसके ठिकाने के बारे में कोई जानकारी मिले तो वे तुरंत पुलिस को सूचित करें. इसके लिए बीबीडी थाने का नंबर 94554405398 और ग्राम प्रधान का नंबर 9839240630 जारी किया गया है.

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मुजफ्फरनगर जानसठ रोड स्थित टायर रिसाइक्लिंग प्लांट में गुरुवार देर शाम अचानक भीषण आग लग गई, जिससे पूरे क्षेत्र में अफरा-तफरी का माहौल हो गया। विनायक इंटरप्राइजेज नाम की इस फैक्ट्री में लगी आग तेजी से फैली, जिससे प्लांट परिसर में मौजूद ज्वलनशील पदार्थ इसकी चपेट में आ गए और देखते ही देखते आग ने विकराल रूप ले लिया. 🔥

घटना के वक्त फैक्ट्री के कर्मचारियों ने पहले अपने स्तर पर आग बुझाने की कोशिश की, लेकिन आग की तीव्रता इतनी ज्यादा थी कि जल्द ही स्थिति नियंत्रण से बाहर हो गई.

फैक्ट्री परिसर में हड़कंप मच गया, कर्मचारियों ने स्थिति संभाली

आग लगते ही फैक्ट्री परिसर में काम कर रहे कर्मचारियों में अफरा-तफरी मच गई. कई कर्मचारी सुरक्षित स्थानों की ओर भाग गए, जबकि कुछ कर्मचारियों ने साहस दिखाते हुए शुरुआती दौर में ही आग पर काबू पाने का प्रयास किया.

हालांकि आग तेजी से फैलने के कारण तुरंत अग्निशमन विभाग को सूचना दी गई.

मौके पर पहुंची दमकल विभाग की कई गाड़ियां, घंटों बाद पाया गया काबू.

सूचना मिलते ही फायर ब्रिगेड की कई गाड़ियां मौके पर पहुंचीं और राहत एवं बचाव कार्य शुरू किया गया. आग पर काबू पाने के लिए दमकलकर्मियों ने घंटों मेहनत की.

इस दौरान फैक्ट्री परिसर से उठती आग की लपटें और धुएं का घना गुबार दूर-दूर तक दिखाई दे रहा था, जिससे आसपास के इलाकों में दहशत का माहौल पैदा हो गया.

ज्वलनशील पदार्थ होने के कारण आग तेजी से फैल गई

शुरुआती जानकारी के मुताबिक, फैक्ट्री में भारी मात्रा में ज्वलनशील पदार्थ मौजूद था, जिसकी वजह से आग तेजी से फैल गई। टायर रीसाइक्लिंग प्लांट होने के कारण परिसर में रबर और अन्य पदार्थों की मौजूदगी ने आग को और भड़का दिया।

इस कारण अग्निशमन विभाग को आग बुझाने में काफी मशक्कत का सामना करना पड़ा.

कोई हताहत नहीं, लेकिन भारी आर्थिक नुकसान की आशंका है

इस आग में कोई जानमाल का नुकसान नहीं हुआ है, जो राहत की बात मानी जा रही है. हालांकि, फैक्ट्री परिसर में रखे उपकरण और सामग्रियों को गंभीर क्षति होने की आशंका है.

नुकसान का वास्तविक आकलन अभी भी किया जा रहा है और संबंधित अधिकारी स्थिति का जायजा ले रहे हैं.

शॉर्ट सर्किट या ज्वलनशील पदार्थ को संभावित कारण माना जा रहा है।

घटना के कारणों की जांच शुरू कर दी गई है। प्रारंभिक स्तर पर आग लगने का कारण शॉर्ट सर्किट या ज्वलनशील पदार्थ माना जा रहा है।

अधिकारियों का कहना है कि जांच पूरी होने के बाद ही आग लगने का वास्तविक कारण स्पष्ट रूप से पता चल सकेगा.

औद्योगिक सुरक्षा व्यवस्था पर उठे सवाल

इस घटना के बाद एक बार फिर औद्योगिक इकाइयों में सुरक्षा व्यवस्था को लेकर सवाल उठने लगे हैं. विशेषज्ञों का मानना ​​है कि टायर रीसाइक्लिंग जैसे संवेदनशील उद्योगों में अग्नि सुरक्षा उपायों का विशेष ध्यान रखना जरूरी है।

स्थानीय लोगों ने ऐसी घटनाओं की पुनरावृत्ति रोकने के लिए सुरक्षा मानकों को और कड़ा करने की मांग भी उठाई है.

जानसठ रोड स्थित टायर रीसाइक्लिंग प्लांट में लगी इस भीषण आग ने एक बार फिर औद्योगिक क्षेत्रों में सुरक्षा उपायों की आवश्यकता को उजागर कर दिया है, हालांकि, अग्निशमन विभाग की समय पर कार्रवाई के कारण जनहानि होने से बच गई और अब प्रशासन द्वारा घटना के कारणों की विस्तार से जांच की जा रही है।

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singhhas reached a major global milestone on the 30th day of its theatrical run, even as its domestic momentum remains slow.dhurandhar 2 reviewThe film had a slow start to its fifth week and collected around Rs 2.70 crore on Friday. Its gross for the day stood at around Rs 3.24 crore, its lowest single-day performance since its release.

30th day collection of ‘Dhurandhar 2’

Despite the huge decline, the film has maintained an exceptional cumulative performance. Its total gross in India now stands at Rs 1,105.82 crore, underscoring its long-term box office strength despite a decline in daily collections.According to SACNILC estimates, the film has made a gross collection of Rs 1,323.73 crore in India and an overseas business of Rs 418 crore. This takes its global gross to Rs 1,742 crore, a historic figure that places it among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.

‘Dhurandhar 2’ matchPushpa 2‘ record

With this feat, Dhurandhar 2 has equaled the worldwide run of Pushpa 2: The Rule allu arjun. However, the Ranveer Singh-led film reached this milestone in just 30 days. In comparison, Pushpa 2 had collected around Rs 1,407.17 crore by the 30th day and grossed over Rs 335 crore in the remaining part of its theatrical run and the final total was much higher.

Week wise collection of ‘Dhurandhar 2’

While its overall trajectory remains historic, Dhurandhar 2 has shown a massive week-on-week decline following its explosive debut:First week: Rs 674.17 croreWeek 2: Rs 263.65 croreWeek 3: Rs 110.60 croreWeek 4: Rs 54.70 croreDespite the recession, Dhurandhar 2 has now become the second highest-grossing Indian film worldwide. baahubali 2:The Conclusion, which has created a record of lifetime earnings of around Rs 1,788 crore.

Clavicular (Image via Getty)

Clavicular is once again in the headlines, but this time the situation seems to be more serious than just online drama. His father, Ken Peters, flew in from New Jersey in hopes of speaking to his son face-to-face, following a suspected overdose in Miami earlier this week. The plan was simple. He wanted to check on him and convince him to slow down and get proper help.But things didn’t turn out the way they expected. According to a report by tmzClavicular refused to meet his father. He said he was “busy” and still focused on attending the nightclub event, which he had promoted before the health crisis. This situation has now given rise to great concerns. What seemed like a one-time incident is starting to feel like a deeply personal issue, especially with the family involved and still keeping their distance.

Clavicular survives father Ken Peters despite Miami overdose incident and planned intervention

sources told tmz Ken Peters fled to Miami as soon as he heard of the hospitalization. His goal was to have a serious conversation with his son after a suspected overdose during a livestream at a restaurant. It was not about public attention or events. It was about family and concern.However, Braden Peters did not meet him. Instead, he decided to go ahead with his scheduled appearance at the Bacara Club. This was the same program that he had promoted a day before he was admitted to the hospital. Later he was seen there continuing with the plan as if nothing had happened.Interestingly, Brayden told viewers during the livestream, “I wanted my dad to come because he was here, but he didn’t.” But sources close to the situation said tmz This version is not accurate. His father was never supposed to attend a club event. He had only come to support his son and talk to him privately.As the situation became more tense, Ken Peters reportedly left Miami without ever meeting his son. He returned to New Jersey feeling anxious and helpless.Earlier, Braden Peters told his viewers that he planned to stop using substances and reduce his livestream activities. But his actions later the same day, particularly his participation in the club event, painted a different picture.Now, it’s not just about online content or viral clips. It’s clearly a family situation that is becoming more serious, with the concerned father trying to intervene but being pushed away.

New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition (LOP) in the Lok Sabha. Rahul Gandhi Said on Friday that the Constitution Amendment Bill on delimitation is an attempt BJP Changing the electoral map of India under the guise of women’s reservation in legislatures because the ruling party was afraid of losing power.Calling it an anti-national act, he said it was an attempt to deprive OBCs of their rights and snatch representation from the southern and north-eastern states. Its purpose is only to bypass the caste census, which, the LoP said, will expose the cruel and inexcusable treatment of OBCs, Dalits, minorities and women. Rahul Gandhi said his party is ready to vote in favor of the amendment bill if the government brings in the original 2023 Act for implementation. “It is a historical fact of how Indian society treated Dalits and OBCs and their women. What is being attempted here is to circumvent the caste census. They are trying to avoid giving power and representation to my OBC brothers and sisters and instead snatch power from them,” Gandhi said, referring to the BJP’s approach as “Manuvad over the Constitution”.Accusing BJP of neglecting OBCs and Dalits, he said, ‘You call them ‘Hindus’, but you do not give them any place in the power structure.’Gandhi said, “This is not a women’s bill; it has nothing to do with women’s empowerment. This bill is an attempt to change the electoral map of the country by using the women of India and hiding behind them.”He described the delimitation bill as “dangerous” and “anti-national” and said it was brought due to fear of losing power. Accusing the BJP of using the delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir and Assam in its favor, he said, “Now you are trying to change the political map of India.” Congress will never allow such plans, he said.He said, “There is a fundamental confusion in the mind of BJP. They think they are the people and armed forces of India.” He asked the party to stop hiding behind the people and the forces.

इस खास मौके के लिए ग्रामीण अपने-अपने गांव पहुंच गए हैं. ऐसे में श्रद्धालुओं का मुखबा पहुंचने का सिलसिला जारी है। शनिवार दोपहर 12.15 बजे अभिजीत मुहूर्त में गंगा जी की भोगुरति विग्रह डोली आर्मी बैंड और ढोल दमाऊ के नेतृत्व में गंगोत्री धाम के लिए रवाना होगी।

तीर्थ पुरोहितों और श्रद्धालुओं के साथ गंगा की बारात मुखबा-जंगला के सात किमी जोखिम भरे रास्ते से गुजरेगी और फिर रात्रि विश्राम के लिए भैरो घाटी पहुंचेगी. वहां भैरो मंदिर में रात्रि विश्राम के बाद रविवार सुबह गंगोत्री धाम के लिए प्रस्थान करेंगे। धाम में विशेष पूजा-अर्चना के बाद अक्षय तृतीया पर दोपहर 12.15 बजे गंगोत्री धाम के कपाट छह माह के लिए श्रद्धालुओं के लिए खोल दिये जायेंगे।

विदाई का समय भावुक कर देने वाला होता है

शनिवार को मुखबा गांव समेत हर्षिल घाटी के ग्रामीण गंगा को विदाई देने के लिए अपने गांव पहुंच गए हैं। साथ ही श्रद्धालुओं के आने का सिलसिला भी जारी है. मुखबा गांव के ग्रामीणों के लिए गंगा जी की विदाई की घड़ी भावुक कर देने वाली है.

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Friday’s OTT Hits (April 17, 2026): ‘Matka King’, ‘Assi’, ‘Roommates’, ‘Ustad Bhagat Singh’, ‘The Bride!’, Alpha Males S5.

Here, take a look at the top OTT releases of Friday, April 17, 2026 on your streaming platform. Dive into Vijay Varma’s thrilling crime drama ‘Matka King’ Kritika Kamra and Sai Tamhankar; Get ready for the intense legal film ‘Assi’ starring Taapsee Pannu And one-eyed Kusruti; or ‘The Bride!’ Taste the! Christian Bale And Jessie BuckleyGothic romance. We’ve selected these exciting new titles; Browse the full list and save your weekend picks.

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Streaming Platform: Zee5Release date: February 20, 2026Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha have reunited for ‘Assi’, an intense courtroom thriller after ‘Mulk’ (2018) and ‘Thappad’ (2020). This parameter follows (Kani Kushruti), a dedicated school teacher is plunged into a fierce legal battle after a devastating attack. With the steadfast support of her fierce lawyer Raavi (Pannu), she fights a corrupt and unjust system to claim her justice.

‘Roommates’

Streaming Platform: NetflixRelease date: April 17, 2026Chandler LeVack directs ‘Roommates’, a hilarious comedy dealing with the ups and downs of college. It focuses on Devon, an innocent freshman who immediately clicks with his roommate Celeste. Things start off great, but minor skirmishes soon turn into hilarious passive-aggressive drama. Sadie Sandler and Chloe East star.

‘Ustad Bhagat Singh’

Streaming Platform: NetflixRelease date: March 19, 2026Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustad Bhagat Singh’ hits theaters on March 19, 2026, ahead of its original plan. Directed by Harish Shankar, this action-packed thriller is now live on Netflix in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.

‘Matka King’

Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime VideoRelease date: April 17, 2026Nagraj Manjule, the genius behind ‘Sairat’, presents ‘Matka King’, an intriguing crime saga. At its center is Vijay Varma as Brij Bhatti, a shrewd cotton merchant who invents Matka, an exciting numbers lottery that unites high society with the masses. As it spreads across India, Brij is drawn into a whirlpool of underworld crime, corruption and fierce feuds. The powerhouse cast includes Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Vineet Kumar Singh and Gulshan Grover.

‘Bride!’

Streaming Platform: BookMyShow StreamRelease date: March 6, 2026Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ Turns ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ (1935) into a dark Gothic romance. An isolated Frankenstein’s monster, craving connection, a scientist has resurrected a murdered woman (Jessie Buckley). She’s freed from her destiny, connecting with Frank (Christian Bale) in a way no one saw coming. Their spark turns into chaos, sparking a wave of reckless crime and they go on the run as wanted rebels. The cast shines with Peter Sarsgaard, annette beningJake Gyllenhaal, and Penelope Cruz.

‘Alpha Males Season 5’

Streaming Platform: NetflixRelease date: April 17, 2026Alberto and Laura Caballero’s Spanish gem Alpha Males scores a season 5 on Netflix that’s packed with laughs. Watch Pedro, Luis, Raul and Santi grapple with the chaos of a breakup and babysitting, redefining man-code in their “Patriarchal Pact” crash pad. At the same time, Luz, Daniela and Esther grapple with career challenges as well as their personal ups and downs.