Fort Cronkhite, the abandoned WWII fort near San Francisco where giant 16-inch guns once shook the city, is now a historic site surrounded by beaches, trails and Pacific Ocean views

The former military fort is now surrounded by Pacific views, hiking trails and dramatic beaches. Long before Fort Cronkhite became a destination for hikers, surfers and wildlife enthusiasts, it was part of a vast American military effort to prepare for war.As World War II approached, the U.S. Army was rapidly expanding. Around 200,000 soldiers had…

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Check out GSTN’s key clarification on pre-deposit for GST appeals

Check out GSTN’s key clarification on pre-deposit for GST appeals

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued an advisory clarifying how taxpayers should account for payments made during investigations when filing appeals, after complaints that the GST portal continues to demand pre-deposit amounts despite prior payments. The issue arises when taxpayers voluntarily pay dues during the investigation stage using Form GST DRC-03. After…

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Quote of the day by Accenture CEO Julie Sweet: If you choose to work at a larger company over a smaller company, you are more likely to be higher paid

Quote of the day by Accenture CEO Julie Sweet: If you choose to work at a larger company over a smaller company, you are more likely to be higher paid

Julie Sweet, CEO, Accenture Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has a simple message for job seekers: bigger companies usually pay more. She said, “If you choose to work at a larger company over a smaller company, you are more likely to be higher paid.” Pay is not the only thing to think about when picking a…

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Mumbai Property Market: Mumbai housing market logs strongest May in 14 years with 12,315 registrations

Mumbai Property Market: Mumbai housing market logs strongest May in 14 years with 12,315 registrations

Mumbai’s property market logged 12,315 registrations in May 2026, the highest ever recorded for the month of May in 14 years, according to data from the Maharashtra Department of Registrations and Stamps (IGR) analysed by Knight Frank India. This represents a 7% year-on-year increase, against May last year, when 11,565 registrations were recorded under the…

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‘We are not happy’: Trump likely to fire Greece ambassador Guilfoyle after misconduct reports

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he was “looking at” firing US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after several reports alleged that she had engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens.“Well, we’re looking at it,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We’re not happy.”This comes after…

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