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Business Standard
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
International Author Excellence Awards 2025 Celebrates Global Literary Talent in Grand Ceremony by Wings Publication International
SMPL Dubai [UAE], June 25: In a grand celebration of creativity, literary brilliance, and storytelling excellence, Wings Publication International proudly hosted the International Author Excellence Awards 2025, recognizing outstanding authors from across the globe for their exceptional contributions to literature. The prestigious award function, held on June 22, 2025, in Dubai, UAE, brought together a diverse spectrum of writers--emerging voices and seasoned authors alike--from genres as varied as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and children's literature. With hundreds of nominations from around the world, the event served as a true testament to the power of words to inspire, connect, and transform lives. The awards were curated with the aim of providing a global platform for literary recognition, and each winning book was carefully selected by a panel of experienced editors, critics, and literary professionals. The judging criteria focused on originality, narrative strength, reader impact, and overall contribution to the literary world. Renowned Jury of the International Authors Excellence Awards: -Dr. Kailash Pinjani is a #1 Amazon best-selling author of 5 books. He is India's Premium Business Success Coach and Angel Investor. -Dr. Deepak Parbat is a #1 Amazon best-selling author of books, "Well Done, You're Hired" and "A Monk in Suit". He is India's Premium Author Success Coach and Co-founder of Superfast Author. -Murali Sundaram is a Happyness Coach, author of 8 books and founder of TLC International, the mastermind community of authors, coaches, speakers and trainers. -Manika Singh, CEO of Wings Publication International and Literary Director of Awards, stated, "The International Author Excellence Awards is not just about recognizing writers--it's about celebrating the stories that move us, challenge us, and help us see the world differently. This year's entries surpassed our expectations, reflecting the diverse voices that shape global literature today." 13) Lathikaa: Soul of Coffin 14) Aradhana P. Maurya: Safar 15) Bindu Rajiv: Wistful-Moments (Anthology) 16) Dipak Bhadra: Grow Your Money Tree 17) Dr Kandagadla Jyoti: Tackling Failures And Life Simplified 18) Dr Mrittika Mal: Through The Fire 19) Dr. Pratibha V. Dave: You Are The Conqueror 20) Regaah: Partnership in Sudanese, English, and Indian Law with Judicial Precedents 21) Dr. G. ANILKUMAR: Healing Beyond Healing: A Spiritual Perspective on Illness and Death 22) Professor Joel Hayward: The Warrior Prophet: Muhammad & War 23) Kshipra Moreker: Aesthetic Quotient for Health 24) M. H. Sofia: The Fugitives - Rise of the Myth 25) Mohammed Ebrahim Shousha: Blueprints of Success: Creating Outstanding Schools Across Cultures of Egypt, UK, and UAE. 26) Mzwabantu Ndamane: The Bloodline N18.9: The Genesis of Dialysis Free World 27) Passion Prasad: MAN Changes, Game Changes 28) Rajesh D Sanghvi: Jai Mata Di My Book on Human Welfare 29) Sachin Namboori: AI Made Easy: A Beginner's Path to Artificial Intelligence 30) Sandeep V Dandekar: The Monk Who Didn't Have To Sell His Lamborghini 31) Shalaka Anish Kering: Empower Thyself with 31 Scintillating Stars 32) Sharani Ponguru: Mindset Shift 33) Dr. Siddharth Sen: The Girl in the Well - A Unputdownable Story of Courage and Perseverance 34) Supraja Sampath: Little Shakespeare Book Series 35) Swati Munjal: Tales Of Victory Over Self 36) Varada Shukla: Ye Woh Shabd Nahin Each awarded book stands as a beacon of literary excellence, and the event highlighted the importance of storytelling in connecting cultures, communities, and generations. The ceremony also featured keynote speeches, book showcases, and interactive author segments, turning the event into a vibrant celebration of the written word. About Wings Publication International: Wings Publication is a leading independent publishing house committed to discovering, nurturing, and promoting literary voices from around the world. With a strong focus on author empowerment and global outreach, the company continues to innovate in the publishing space while upholding the highest standards of editorial quality.
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Broadband provider with 300,000 customers makes huge u-turn on bills and customers will pay more
A number of firms, which we reveal below, hiked their broadband and mobile phone contracts earlier this year LINE FAIL Broadband provider with 300,000 customers makes huge u-turn on bills and customers will pay more Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR broadband provider has made a u-turn on bills meaning customers will pay more. Hyperoptic has ditched its no mid-contract price rise pledge meaning households will have to cough up more during their contract terms. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Hyperoptic has said it will now hike prices for customers midway through contracts Credit: Alamy The firm has spent the last few years campaigning to stop the practice which sees prices rise to keep up with inflation. In early 2023, it launched a TV ad campaign calling out the pricing tactic. However, it will now implement annual increases of £3 from April 2026 for customers joining after June 3 this year. Lutfu Kitapci, chief technology officer and managing director of ISP at Hyperoptic, said: "For years, broadband consumers have had to deal with unknown price increases in the middle of their contract and we are proud to have campaigned and supported the ban of this unfair practice. "Price changes however are not uncommon, for example after introductory pricing, discounted months and other offers." He added existing customers will not be affected by the annual increase, unless they switch to a new contract. Customers on a Fair Fibre plan, a cheaper package for those on benefits like Universal Credit and PIP, will also not see their prices rise mid-contract. The changes mean that someone on a 24-month 150MB Superfast package living in North-East London will see their price rise from £19 a month to £22 a month next April. From April 2027, this will rise a further £3 to £25 a month. Meanwhile, a household in the same area choosing a 24-month 1GB Hyperfast deal will see the price rise from £25 a month now to £28 next April, then £31 from April 2027. CHECK YOUR SPEED: Broadband You can find out how much your package might rise by visiting BROADBAND PRICE RISES A host of broadband firms hiked prices for customers in March and April. This included BT and EE Mobile and broadband customers, those with Three and Tesco Mobile customers. For some customers, their contract prices rose by various measures of inflation plus a certain percentage. However, other customers saw prices rise based on a new pounds and pence method introduced by regulator Ofcom. For example, O2 customers who signed up for deals before January 9 this year saw their contracts hiked by January's RPI rate of inflation plus 3.9% on April 1. But, those who agreed to a new SIM-only deal from January 9 onwards saw their contracts rise by £1.80. Vodafone mobile phone customers who took out a new deal before July 2, 2024 saw their monthly costs go up based on the January CPI measure of inflation plus 3.9% on April 1. Firms that don't implement mid-contract price hikes Giffgaff (O2) Lebara (Vodafone) Lycamobile (EE) (prices frozen until 2026) SMARTY (Three) Superdrug Mobile (Three) Talkmobile (Vodafone) VOXI (Vodafone) However, anyone who took out a deal after this date will have seen their bill rise by a flat £3. How to cut mobile and broadband costs Check whether you can save potentially hundreds of pounds a year on your broadband by switching to a different provider. Which? research found, on average, out-of-contract TV and broadband customers could save £160 by switching. Meanwhile, TV and broadband customers who haggled with their current provider rather than switching saved £117 on average. It's worth checking if you qualify for a social tariff as well, available to those on certain benefits like Universal Credit. They're usually cheaper than standard broadband packages and could save you up to £456 a year. Social tariffs are not just offered by broadband providers either - you can get them for mobile phones too. You can find out the list of providers that offer either type of tariff on the Ofcom website. If you're looking for a TV, broadband and phone deal, it can often work out cheaper buying a bundle package combining them all too. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
