‘Railway link to RGIA will cost just ₹150 crore’ Congress government in Hyderabad plans a 29-km Metro rail line to RGIA, but a cheaper on-ground railway alternative is being suggested. The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024
‘I’m still proud of what we created’: Metro Bank’s 14-year rollercoaster ride From its lavish launch parties to a 2019 accounting scandal, the UK challenger bank has been beset by controversy The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024
Woman Who Went Missing Finds CCTV Of Police Spending Hours Watching Netflix And Using Dumbbells Police tasked to find a missing woman opted instead for a Netflix marathon and a gym session in her home. The post Woman Who Went Missing Finds CCTV Of Police Spending Hours Watching Netflix And Using Dumbbells first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Feb 9, 2024
V/Line staff threaten ongoing strikes over pay fight Regional commuters have been warned of significant interruptions, with rail workers staging four strikes over two weeks and threatening ongoing action. AAP · Feb 1, 2024
Tekken 8: the reviews are in, and it's looking good The latest iteration of the long-running franchise sees the return of father and son duo Kazuya and Jin Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2024
Metro ticket counters, TSRTC buses, and vegetarian delights await Numaish visitors Experience Numaish, Hyderabad's 83rd All India Industrial Exhibition, Jan 1-Feb 15, 2024 with 2400 stalls, metro connectivity, TSRTC buses, vegetarian food & more! The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023
GF Is Very Disappointed By BF’s Holiday Gift, Gets A Reality Check It's not always easy giving gifts. But what if a person tells you exactly what they want? All that's left then are just a few clicks to order the present online, right? The post GF Is Very Disappointed By BF’s Holiday Gift, Gets A Reality Check first appeared on Bored… Bored Panda · Dec 18, 2023
Mark Kermode targets Martin Scorsese’s ‘not cinema’ Marvel criticism Critic renowned for his movie takedowns backs studio slammed by Scorsese for churning out ‘theme park’ superhero films The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
‘Absolutely freaking embarrassing’: Just how bad are the San Jose Sharks? They’ve already managed to concede 55 more goals than they’ve scored, but the cellar-dwelling Sharks have also conjured moments of good hockey The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2023
“I Made A Big Fuss About It”: Hugh Grant Shares “Uncomfortable” Experience Filming “Wonka” Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do; Hugh Grant has a perfect puzzle for you. Bored Panda · Dec 6, 2023
Rosehill racecourse could be turned into 25,000 homes in Metro West revamp NSW premier Chris Minns hails ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to maximise housing and add new stations along Metro route The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023
Metro Bank to cut about 800 jobs and review opening hours Lender to ramp up cost-cutting plans after rescue deal and assess seven-days-a-week branch model The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023
Metro Bank rescue deal can go ahead after shareholders back it Jaime Gilinski Bacal to increase stake to 53% as lender secures £325m in new capital and £600m of debt The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023
Increased oversight in Sydney Metro amid alleged fraud The results of investigations into bullying and fraud allegations at Australia's largest transport project won't be made public for some time. AAP · Nov 27, 2023
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023 Who is Banksy? The latest theories as new work appears around London There have been numerous rumours about the artist’s identity over the years and the interest continues with the arrival of a new series on the capital’s streets
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023 LadBaby bows out of Christmas No 1 race after five consecutive chart-toppers Record-breaking run comes to an end after raising over £1m for food bank charity The Trussell Trust
The Guardian - US · Nov 15, 2023 ‘Just have to wake up earlier’: Los Angeles residents blase about traffic after highway fire After initial concern when fire engulfed Los Angeles interstate, residents set their alarms and got to work … early
WEKU · Nov 15, 2023 Public transit systems try to avoid a 'death spiral' as remote work hurts ridership Big public transit systems are warning of deep service cuts as they struggle to make up lost revenue from fewer riders. But in some places, ridership is growing as systems adapt to the new normal.
Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2023 Metro Bank says outflows return to normal after £325 million rescue deal SAVERS were pulling money out of Metro Bank in fear of the bank’s safety ahead of a £325 million fund raiser in October.
The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023 Reliability key to making public transport a success If commuters know that a bus always reaches on time at a particular stop on a route every day, there is a reliability boost. Even if the frequency of buses is low on that route, ridership of that ‘predictable’ bus will increase, says a research finding.
The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023 Has the full operation of Bengaluru’s Metro Purple Line helped improve Bengaluru’s transport system? The newly-opened 43.49 km stretch of the Namma Metro has had a significant positive impact on Bengaluru’s traffic scenario, but there are several more issues to be sorted.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023 Mortgage debts and bust firms put UK banks’ profits under pressure With the big lenders reporting their results this week, investors are trying to stay optimistic and hoping there will be no more crises
The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023 Bank CEOs set the tone from the top when it comes to risky behaviour — new research Metro Bank positioned itself as “a fresh start to banking” when it launched in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis. It was set up in 2010 as a challenger to the “big five” banks dominating the UK market post-crisis: HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds, Barclays and Santander.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023 Who is the Colombian billionaire taking a high stakes punt on Metro Bank? Jaime Gilinski Bacal is known for snapping up struggling lenders on the cheap and turning around their fortunes
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023 Metro Bank gets another shot at redemption – but too late for the small shareholders Chief executive’s boast that there is nothing wrong with its business model will sound hollow to those nursing a 97% loss