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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bombay HC reserves order on L&T plea over exclusion from bidding process for MMRDA tunnel and road projects
The Bombay High Court is considering L&T's challenge against MMRDA's decision to open financial bids for two major infrastructure projects without L&T's presence, after deeming their technical bids non-responsive. MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court vacation bench on Thursday closed for orders a petition filed by construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to challenge the opening of financial bids without its participative presence as a bidder for two projects: one a tunnel and the other an elevated road from Thane-Ghodbunder to Bhayander. It is touted as the second longest road project after the almost 22 km long Atal Setu and is being undertaken by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority ( MMRDA ). The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) saw L&T playing the lead role in its construction. The High Court vacation bench of Justices Kamal Khata and Arif Doctor sought written submissions from both sides. On Wednesday, it requested MMRDA not to open the bids until Thursday when it concluded the hearing and extended the stay against the opening of the financial bid, which is the last stage of the tendering process. Senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi, logging in via video conferencing from Delhi and appearing for MMRDA, as did Solicitor General Tushar Mehta , said not just L&T, there were two other bidders in one of the projects and one more in the second project who were found non-responsive when technical bids were opened. Under the terms of the tendering process, they will be informed once the bidder is finalised after the opening of financial bids. There were around five bidders overall, the court was informed. For L&T, which filed two separate petitions for the tunnel and elevated road projects, senior counsel AM Singhvi and SU Kamdar appeared on Thursday, arguing how the non-intimation after the opening of technical bids—the second stage of the bidding process—flouted even state guidelines and various fundamental rights, including equality, the right to trade, and the right to life, in tenders for public projects entailing public funds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Undo Rohatgi and Mehta cited the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail (bullet train) project judgment of the Supreme Court, termed the 'Montecarlo' case, after the bidder whose technical bid was held non-responsive went to court and was unsuccessful before the apex court. In large public projects, the bid documents are made to ensure there is no litigation during the tendering process, as delay would not augur well, Mehta argued. L&T counsel argued that the bullet train is foreign-funded and the SC carved a distinction, but MMRDA cannot be allowed to turn the settled principles of transparency and fairness, long held by the courts as the foundation of the tendering process for public projects, on its head. MMRDA said the tender terms were the same in the bullet train project, hence L&T's petition ought to be dismissed. The SC in Montecarlo said, 'Even while entertaining the writ petition and/or granting the stay which ultimately may delay the execution of the mega projects, it must be remembered that it may seriously impede the execution of the projects of public importance and disable the state or its instrumentalities from discharging the constitutional and legal obligation towards the citizens. Therefore, the High Courts should be extremely careful and circumspect in the exercise of its discretion while entertaining such petitions…'
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
A 1978 Lancia Montecarlo in Photos
More from Robb Report Thinking About Buying a Classic Land Rover Defender Overseas? Learn From My Mistakes. This Ultra-Rare Custom '57 Chevy Convertible Is Heading to Auction Why the Lamborghini Espada Is One of Italy's Most Polarizing Grand Tourers Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article. This 1978 Lancia Montecarlo sold through Bonhams for approximately $24,800 last year. Lancia's seductive two-seater came to North America as a 1976 and 1977 model called the Scorpion. The name change was due to the threat of litigation from Chevrolet, which had named one of its models Monte Carlo. A total of 7,798 examples of the Lancia Montecarlo were built from 1975 through 1981. The first production car designed and built by Pininfarina, the little Lancia looks like a miniature Ferrari 365 GT4/BB. This 1978 example, with a right-hand-drive configuration, showed 109,000 miles on the odometer when it sold at the Bonhams online auction. The Montecarlo originally came with a Fiat 2.0-liter inline-four engine that delivers 120 hp. While they'll never be highly valued, these cars are an exquisite expression of Pininfarina design flair at its very best. Both the Montecarlo and U.S.-spec Scorpion are best suited to mechanically inclined owners, as most examples have suffered neglect, rust, and maybe even some hideous modifications over the ensuing decades, and will benefit from sympathetic remediation.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Meet the 1970s-Era Lancia Montecarlo, the First Production Car Designed and Built by Pininfarina
Lancia isn't a well-known marque among stateside car enthusiasts. That's primarily because Lancia models were expensive and rarely seen in the U.S. throughout the five decades before the automaker was acquired by Fiat in 1969, an acquisition that followed some challenging years prior to the takeover that saved the Italian manufacturer from extinction. The early 1970s ushered in Lancia's new Beta Series, launched in 1972 as an attractive upscale model line powered by Fiat underpinnings. Meant to reimagine the brand, it was a valiant re-badging effort, highlighted by the stunning Beta Coupé and Beta HPE shooting brake, both of whose front-wheel-drive platform was utilized by the more popular and affordable Berlina fastback sedan. More from Robb Report Thinking About Buying a Classic Land Rover Defender Overseas? Learn From My Mistakes. This Ultra-Rare Custom '57 Chevy Convertible Is Heading to Auction Why the Lamborghini Espada Is One of Italy's Most Polarizing Grand Tourers The last—and by far most novel—car in the Beta lineup was the Montecarlo, a mid-engine sports car that shared the Beta's 120 hp, 2.0-liter Fiat engine—but little else. Introduced in 1975, the seductive two-seater came to North America as a 1976 and 1977 model called the Scorpion—a tip-of the hat to Abarth's arachnid-inspired logo—due to Chevrolet naming one of its models Monte Carlo, and threatening litigation. The first production car designed and built by Pininfarina, the little Lancia looked like a miniature Ferrari 365 GT4/BB. Its unibody chassis and copious room in the rear made it the perfect platform for Lancia's new Group B rally car, which required that the racer be loosely based on a production model. The Lancia Rally project was designated Abarth SE037, powered by a Fiat Abarth twin-cam, inline-four engine—equipped with a Volumex supercharger—making more than 300 hp. For those, like this writer, who owned a 1977 Lancia Scorpion when new, that amount of power and performance would have felt staggering by comparison, insofar as the U.S.-spec production car—with a bark and appearance far more ferocious than its bite—made a whopping 81 hp from Fiat's detuned, 1,800 cc, DOHC inline-four engine. Those were the dismal days of power-robbing emissions systems adapted to otherwise delightful power trains. But the soul of the Scorpion was not easily vanquished, proving the axiom that driving a slow car fast is better than driving a fast car slow. Lancia launched the Montecarlo as a premium alternative to the popular Fiat X1/9, which used a 1.3-liter, single-cam inline-four engine and was an even slower barrel of fun. As with the smaller Fiat, the Lancia's engine was transversely mounted, bolted to a five-speed transmission and transaxle. Both cars used a similar unibody chassis, with MacPherson-strut front suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. Those Lancia Scorpion brakes were a problem, locking up with little provocation, resulting in a two-year delay (no Montecarlos were made from 1979 through 1980) until an improved (if less unique in appearance) Second Series Montecarlo was made from 1980 through 1981. That version, though, was only available in Europe. From the beginning, Europe got Coupe and Spider variants, with streamlined bumpers and integrated headlamps, whereas America only got Spiders with battering-ram bumpers and pop-up lights. Spiders featured a novel fabric top whose plastic holding straps inevitably broke and remain an Achille's heel of the convertibles. The U.S. models for 1976 had solid rear buttresses aft of the doors, replaced in 1977 by flying buttresses with glass panels that enhanced rearward vision and even improved on the profile of Maserati's Merak. Montecarlos aren't thick on the ground, with only 7,798 built from 1975 to 1981, and just 1,801 brought to America, many of which have doubtless gone to the grave. While they'll never be highly valued, these cars are an exquisite expression of Pininfarina design flair at its very best. Plan to pay around $10,000 (the Scorpion's price when new) for a decent example, to $20,000 for the best. Now that these European cars can be imported stateside, Second Series Montecarlos become a viable option, although at the high end of the valuation. Both the Montecarlo and U.S.-spec Scorpion are best suited to mechanically inclined owners, as most examples have suffered neglect, rust, and maybe even some hideous modifications over the ensuing decades, and will benefit from sympathetic remediation. The good news is that the mechanicals are robust, and those parts are plentiful, so apart from rust and the challenge of obtaining trim and pieces unique to the model (serious enthusiasts may want to buy a second Scorpion to cannibalize), these are really delightful cars. Lancia Scorpion people are a rare breed, and hat's off to them for keeping the flame of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gal Gadot Puts on Gianvito Rossi's Sexiest Sandals To Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Gal Gadot tapped Gianvito Rossi for one of the biggest moments in her career thus far. The star attended the ceremony with her close friends and family as she was being honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on March 18 in Hollywood, California. For the event, the actress looked as chic as ever opting for a fresh-off-the-runway look from Jil Sander's Fall/Winter 2025 show, which made its debut during Milan Fashion Week last month. She opted for an eggshell-white fringe mini dress, which was sleeveless and featured a sort of cape with fringe details that reached down to her waist. More from Footwear News Kelsea Ballerini Sparkles in Gianvito Rossi Pumps for 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards Gigi Hadid Shows off Two Looks in NYC Wearing Gold Metallic Boots and Gianvito Rossi Slingbacks Some fringes extended down to her ankles, highlighting the crystal-adorned sandals she chose from the Italian luxury footwear brand's resort 2025 collection. Gadot opted for the Montecarlo style, one of the brand's most popular designs, that has recently been worn by Rihanna and Angel Reese (who wore them to the 2024 FNAAs). The Montecarlo is a pointed-toe sandal, which gives the shoe a sexier appeal, and it is all set on an elegant 105mm stiletto heel. Two thin straps embellish the front, decorating the top of the toes with tiny precious crystals. The ankle strap shines as well thanks to tiny crystals that enrich the bow tie detail that sits gently at the front of the ankle. The rest of the shoe is made of suede, and while Gadot opted for the black version, Gianvito Rossi now offers the Montecarlo in the colors white, praline pink, silver, and leopard print, which is the pair Rihanna debuted. The shoe retails for $1,295. Rossi continues being a go-to brand of choice for celebrities during award shows, like Kelsea Ballerini at the 2025 iHeartRadio Awards, or Gigi Hadid and Amanda Seyfried wearing their designs in NYC. Gadot's 'Fast & Furious' costar Vin Diesel and 'Wonder Woman' director Patty Jenkins presented her with the star, while her husband Jaron Varsano and their four daughters Alma, Ori, Daniella, and Maya Varsano joined her for the ceremony. 'This star will remind me that with hard work and passion and some faith, anything is possible,' the actress said during her tearful speech. 'I didn't reach this moment alone…Vin, you took a chance on a complete unknown and invited me to the 'Fast & Furious' family. Talk about starting big. It was my first movie ever, and your faith in me changed the course of my life.' The celebration is on the heels of the release of Disney's live action version of 'Snow White,' in which Gadot stars in as the Evil Queen. Rachel Zegler will be playing Snow White in the film, which is set to hit theaters on March 21. Celebrities Who Love Gianvito Rossi [PHOTOS] View Gallery33 Images Launch Gallery: Gal Gadot's Head-Turning Red Carpet Shoe Style Through the Years [Photos] Best of Footwear News Zoe Saldaña's Shoe Style Through the Years [PHOTOS] Mikey Madison's Elegant Red Carpet Shoe Style [PHOTOS] Kamala Harris' Best Footwear Moments Through the Years [PHOTOS]
