Tale Of Two Protests: How Balen Shah Trumped In Nepal, But Bangladesh's Students' Party Failed The protests in Bangladesh and Nepal, two nations separated by the narrow Siliguri corridor, shared a common objective: dismantling the existing political system. However, the outcomes diverged sharply, with Nepal witnessing a surge in support for an outsider while Bangladesh’s student-led movement failed to translate its revolutionary energy into electoral success. In Nepal, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is poised for a sweeping victory in the country’s first general elections since the Gen Z-led protests. This marks a significant shift, as established political parties have been sidelined. Shah, 35, rose to prominence through his music critiquing social and political corruption, and his campaign has resonated with young voters. His refusal to take the prime minister’s post during the protests further solidified his image as an authentic alternative to traditional politicians. In contrast, Bangladesh’s student movement, which ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024, struggled to create a viable political force. The newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), led by student activists, failed to gain traction in the subsequent elections. Instead, the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman—son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia—reclaimed power. Rahman, who had spent 17 years in political exile, positioned himself as a reformer with a clear vision for the country, despite his ties to the old regime. The differences in outcomes stemmed from the nature of the movements. Bangladesh’s protests were driven by organized groups like Jamaat-e-Islami’s Chhatra Shibir, which had clear political goals.#rastriya_swatantra_party #balendra_shah #sheikh_hasina #bangladesh_nationalist_party #tarique_rahman
Bronze, Stanway on target for England against Iceland in World Cup qualifying; Spain beats UkraineAfter thrashing Ukraine 6-1 earlier in the week, England tops group A3 ahead of world champion Spain, which was made to work hard by the Ukrainians for its 3-1 win in Antalya, Turkey. After thrashing Ukraine 6-1 earlier in the week, England tops group A3 ahead of world champion Spain, which was made to work hard by the Ukrainians for its 3-1 win in Antalya, Turkey. #World_Cup #world_champion #Spain_beats #champion_Spain #Cup_qualifying #thrashing_Ukraine #England_tops #tops_group #work_hard #beats_UkraineAfter
XRP slips as traders watch $1.35 support #watch #support #XRP #XRP_slips #traders_watch
IND vs NZ: New Zealand’s road to T20 World Cup 2026 final — Full list of resultsNew Zealand has a favourable record while chasing in this T20 World Cup. Out of its five wins in the tournament, four have come while pursuing a total. New Zealand has a favourable record while chasing in this T20 World Cup. Out of its five wins in the tournament, four have come while pursuing a total. #World_Cup #World #Cup #IND #Full_list #Zealand #final #Full #resultsNew_Zealand #favourable_record
Iran War Live: Trump Again Demands Surrender; Israel Bombs Oil Depots The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran escalated as Israeli forces launched airstrikes targeting oil storage facilities and refining infrastructure in Tehran, igniting massive fires across the capital. The attacks mark the first time such facilities have been struck directly, raising concerns about the potential disruption to Iran’s energy sector and regional stability. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his call for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” insisting that the war will only conclude when Tehran’s leadership either “cries uncle” or its military becomes inoperable. The strikes came amid reports from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates of additional attacks, despite assurances from Iran’s president that the violence would cease. The countries had previously expressed confidence in Iran’s commitment to de-escalate tensions, but the continued assaults have reignited fears of prolonged hostilities. The attacks also intensified the humanitarian toll, as evidenced by the funeral of Zainab Sahebi, a two-year-old child killed in a strike, which was held in Tehran. The event underscored the personal tragedies unfolding amid the broader geopolitical crisis. The U.S. and Israel’s targeting of Iran’s oil infrastructure reflects a strategic shift in their approach to the conflict, aiming to cripple the country’s economic and military capabilities. Analysts suggest the strikes could lead to retaliatory measures from Iran, further destabilizing the region. Meanwhile, Trump’s rhetoric has drawn criticism for its confrontational tone, with some arguing that such demands risk escalating the conflict further.#iran #united_states #israel #donald_trump #zainab_sahebi
Olympic champion Alysa Liu withdraws from world figure skating championshipsLiu would have performed alongside Olympic teammates Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito when the worlds begin March 24 at the O2 Arena in Prague. Liu would have performed alongside Olympic teammates Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito when the worlds begin March 24 at the O2 Arena in Prague. #Olympic_champion #Alysa_Liu #Amber_Glenn #Isabeau_Levito #begin_March #teammates_Amber #champion_Alysa #alongside_Olympic #Olympic_teammates #performed_alongside
FA Cup: Marmoush brace helps Manchester City beat Newcastle United and reach quarterfinalsCity’s Premier League-leading scorer, Erling Haaland, was not part of the squad ahead of an intense run of fixtures, including a Champions League last-16 clash at Real Madrid on Wednesday. City’s Premier League-leading scorer, Erling Haaland, was not part of the squad ahead of an intense run of fixtures, including a Champions League last-16 clash at Real Madrid on Wednesday. #Champions_League #Manchester_City #Real_Madrid #Newcastle_United #beat_Newcastle #Erling_Haaland #League-leading_scorer #Marmoush_brace #squad_ahead #intense_run
President Murmu unhappy over venue change, PM Modi calls it an 'insult'; Mamata hits back — what triggered Santal conference row A political storm erupted after West Bengal's last-minute venue change for the International Santhal Conclave, drawing public displeasure from President Murmu. She questioned the reasoning and highlighted the community's struggle for recognition, sparking a fierce exchange between the TMC and BJP over alleged politicization of tribal issues and disrespect to the President's office. #President_Murmu #West_Bengal #Modi_calls #Santhal_Conclave #International_Santhal #venue_change #Mamata_hits #Murmu_unhappy #triggered_Santal #Santal_conference
Running Man: Edgar Wright’s sci-fi thriller hits VOD Edgar Wright’s sci-fi thriller Running Man, an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novel The Running Man written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, is now available for on-demand purchase starting March 19, 2026, following its theatrical release on November 19, 2025. The film stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards, a desperate worker who volunteers for a deadly survival competition to save his critically ill daughter. The story follows the brutal, high-stakes game show The Running Man, where contestants must outrun professional hunters for thirty days, with the stakes escalating as the days pass. The film is directed by Wright, known for his work on Baby Driver and Last Night in Soho, and features a cast including Josh Brolin, William H. Macy, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, and Jayme Lawson. The plot centers on the darkly entertaining world of The Running Man, a global phenomenon that blurs the line between entertainment and violence. Ben Richards, played by Powell, becomes an unexpected hero as he navigates the media-driven spectacle orchestrated by the ruthless producer Dan Killian, portrayed by Josh Brolin. The film satirizes society’s obsession with voyeurism and the commodification of suffering, while also exploring themes of survival, morality, and the cost of fame. Wright’s direction blends high-octane action sequences with sharp social commentary, reflecting his signature style of rhythmic editing and visual storytelling. The film’s screenplay, co-written by Wright and Michael Bacall, updates King’s original story for a modern audience, emphasizing the growing tension between reality and entertainment.#edgar_wright #glen_powell #josh_brolin #the_running_man #stephen_king
T20 World Cup final: As mystery of Varun Chakaravarthy wanes, should India try Kuldeep Yadav instead?Varun Chakaravarthy conceded the most runs by an Indian in a T20 World Cup match — in the semifinal — and only time will tell if he keeps his spot in the starting XI for the final. Varun Chakaravarthy conceded the most runs by an Indian in a T20 World Cup match — in the semifinal — and only time will tell if he keeps his spot in the starting XI for the final. #World_Cup #World #Cup #Cup_final #Cup_match #Varun_Chakaravarthy #Chakaravarthy #Kuldeep_Yadav #Chakaravarthy_conceded #Chakaravarthy_wanes
FA Cup: Chelsea claims extra time win over spirited Wrexham to reach quartersEight-time FA Cup winner Chelsea, which is fifth in the standings, was coming off a 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday, and Blues boss Liam Rosenior made nine changes to that team. Eight-time FA Cup winner Chelsea, which is fifth in the standings, was coming off a 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday, and Blues boss Liam Rosenior made nine changes to that team. #Premier_League #Aston_Villa #Cup_winner #Liam_Rosenior #Blues_boss #boss_Liam #Rosenior_made #spirited_Wrexham #winner_Chelsea #Chelsea_claims
