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  • Kashmir is No Longer an Apartheid warzone- Thanks to the Indian Government.

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jun 17, 2024

    Exactly one year ago, on August 5th 2019, a 72-year wait was over. Prime minister Narendra Modi of India had just reversed the political blunder committed by the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a day that will be forever remembered as history was being rewritten. The Indian parliament had just voted to integrate the State of Jammu and Kashmir fully and finally with the rest of India. Something the country...

  • Size Matters! Modi Delivers and a $3 Billion Deal is in the Bag!

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated May 23, 2024

    February 24 was a sight to be seen at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhai Patel Airport in Gujarat, India. The Air Force one landed in India and US President Donald Trump descended down the steps greeted by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and a sea of Indians. In what will go down in history, as possibly the largest gathering for any head of state anywhere in the world. 129,000 thousand Indians welcomed President Trump at the world's largest sporting venue in the world, the...

  • The New Year Begins With a Bang: The DPA Golden Globes Awards Gift Bag!

    Preity Upala|Updated Jan 21, 2023

    Los Angeles, California- January 6th, 2023-It's a new year and a new award season already! The year kicked off with the 80th Golden Globes Awards in Los Angeles, California. This year the premiere Media company DPA set out to honor the nominees for their work by hand delivering gorgeous gift bags worth over $3,500 to each and every one of them on January 6th and 9th, 2023. DPA, a leader in celebrity gifting was founded by Nathalie Dubois- Sissoko, whose vision was to show her...

  • GBK honors TV's finest at the EMMY Awards Luxury Lounge 2022

    Preity Upala|Updated Sep 26, 2022

    September 15th, Beverly Hills--This EMMY Award season, GBK, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2022 EMMY Award Nominees and Presenters by hosting its Annual Nominees and presents Luxury EMMY gifting lounge. Held on the 9th and 10th March at gorgeous Four Seasons Hotel nestled in Beverly Hills, appropriately so, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. The luxury event this year saw some of the most...

  • DPA Dazzles Again to Honor the 2022 Emmy Award Nominees

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 22, 2022

    Los Angeles, California- September 11th, 2022-For one of the most awaited award seasons of the year, the EMMYs, DPA was once again the sponsor for the 2022 Pre-Awards gift Suite. This year the premiere Media company set out to treat the stars to an array of exciting and cutting-edge brands and products at the LUXE Sunset Boulevard Hotel in Westwood. DPA, a leader in celebrity gifting was founded by Nathalie Dubois- Sissoko, whose vision was to show her genuine appreciation to...

  • DPA dazzled at the Cannes Film Festival with "The Cannes gifting lounge 2022"

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jun 11, 2022

    Overlooking the French Riviera was the venue for one of Hollywood's most awaited event, Nathalie Dubois and her flagship brand's The DPA Cannes gifting lounge 2022. The venue this year was the glorious JW Marriott hotel located right on the croisette. DPA were introducing new brands from all over the globe in their famous Cannes gifting lounge. Post-pandemic, the 75th Cannes Film festival was much awaited and the gifting suite was a great accent to the festival. May 18th...

  • 'Cashmere & Caviar' comes to SUTTON in Beverly Hills

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated May 14, 2022

    12: Tinseltown was at it again as the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH) star Sutton Stracke hosted an exclusive invite only in-person event at her West Hollywood boutique, SUTTON. Fittingly titled "Cashmere & Caviar", Sutton held the event to showcase her partnership with CARIAGGI, an Italian brand known for exporting some of the best Cashmere yarns in the world. The new Cashmere line is unique in the sense that it is created in what can be known as a "Capsule...

  • GBK honors Hollywood's finest at the Oscar Awards Luxury Lounge 2022

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Apr 7, 2022

    March 31st, Los Angeles- This Award season, GBK, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2022 Academy Award Nominees and Presenters by hosting its Annual Nominees and presents Luxury Oscar gifting lounge. Held on the 25th and 26th March at gorgeous Four Seasons Hotel nestled in Beverly Hills, appropriately so, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. This Oscar season saw the GBK collaborate with eBay, a pio...

  • Sutton kicks off 2022 in style with the launch of Muses in West Hollywood

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 5, 2022

    West Hollywood, CA January 26, 2022 - Tinseltown getting back to normalcy in 2022 as Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Sutton Stracke hosted an exclusive invite only in-person event at her West Hollywood boutique SUTTON. Sutton held the event to showcase her partnership with Susan Rockefeller and her MUSES CBD Product Line which will be sold at SUTTON. Susan Rockefeller is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur and conversationalist who is also the Editor-in-Chief of...

  • Beverly Hills hosts Benefit Gala in honor of Landmark Jewish World Museum set to open in Israel

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 29, 2021

    Beverly Hills (11/23/21) – The American Friends of the World's Jewish Museum (AFWJM) held the 3rd annual awards benefit gala on Thursday, November 19th 2021. The spectacular Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills was the venue for this benefit Gala in honor of the World's Jewish Museum Hamakom. World Renowned architect Frank Gehry will spearhead the architectural design and vision for the museum, soon set to open it's doors to the world. Comic and Emmy nominated television host H...

  • RHOBH glam up for Parisian Launch

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 24, 2021

    2/15/2021- West Hollywood: Touted as one of the few post-Lockdown West Hollywood launches, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Sutton Stracke hosted an in-person Fashion event at her boutique 'The Sutton Concept'. The boutique, located at 636 N. Almont Drive in West Hollywood, hosted a glamorous Parisian Launch for the Los Angeles fashionistas. Strict COVID-19 guidelines were followed and invited guests were able to visit the Sutton boutique and view the latest couture desi...

  • The Best Food, Westside Food-Wine-Spirits Festival comes to the Westside this weekend!

    Preity Upala

    One of the most awaited Food, Wine & Spirits Festival in Los Angeles is finally back this fall. The Westside Food-Wine-Spirits Festival is back with a bang this year on November 7th, 2021 at the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo. With events in LA finally making a comeback in Los Angeles, Angelenos will be treated to this incredible festival, this year happening at a new venue. Both the inside as well as the outside of the Automobile Driving Museum will be used as a part...

  • Two Billion People Transfixed By the Indian Premiere League Cricket tournament in Dubai

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 17, 2021

    7: Thirty-five Degrees Celsius. 95 Farenheit. Scorching heat in the desert. Stadium full of obsessed fans in yellow and blue shirts. But the real heat is on the pitch as the most awaited sporting event in the world resumed at the Dubai International Cricket stadium, United Arab Emirates on September 19th. Two arch-rivals, the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings battled it out for a spot in the playoffs. They were playing in the Indian Premiere League (IPL), a...

  • Dazzling Doris Bergman Luxury Lounge and Luncheon honors EMMY Award Nominees.

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 21, 2021

    West Hollywood -- The 73rd Annual EMMY awards were held this year on September 19, 2021 at the Event Deck, LA Live, in DTLA, hosted by Cedrick the Entertainer and were enjoyed by all. It's Tinsletown's favorite time of the year and undoubtedly one of the most exciting things to look forward to are the gifting events. Once again the Bergman's Luxury Lounge and Luncheon and party was the premiere EMMY gifting event hosted on Thursday, the 16th September at the wonderful West...

  • Secret Room Events hosts a Dazzling Celebrity Award Event in honor of the Emmy Awards 2021.

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 20, 2021

    9/19: This Award season, Secret Room Events, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2021 EMMY Nominees and Presenters on September the 16th, by hosting its Annual Celebrity Award Event. Held at the luxurious Petersen Automotive Museum ROOFTOP, appropriately so, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. This Awards season saw luxury lifestyle brands being showcased. Secret Room Events, led by experienced...

  • Avec Nous at the L'Ermitage - the French bistro bringing a St. Tropez vibe to Beverly Hills

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 12, 2021

    The Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills has been the epitome of Hollywood glamour since 1975. I soon discover that its peaceful surroundings are just a prelude to the understated elegance, sense of seclusion, and sublime attention to service inside. The hotel recently launched it's Friday night Jazz evenings. Jazz and Libations can be enjoyed at the beautiful Library Lounge at Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills every Friday through Labor Day. Every week has a fabulous duo performin...

  • GBK Hosts the first Gifting lounge in honor of the Oscars, post the pandemic

    Preity Upala|Updated May 6, 2021

    Los Angeles, 4th May 2021. The Oscar awards are the highest recognition of talent and performance to the entertainment industry. After more than a year of lockdown, GBK hosted the first Celebrity Gifting suite in honor of the Oscars post pandemic from Wednesday the 21st April to Saturday the 24th April . The 2021 eON Mist Sanitizer Pre-Oscars lounge presented by GBK Brand Bar at the La Peer hotel this year teamed up with premiere brands from all around the world to gift the...

  • Post- COVID Celebrity Drive up in honor of the Golden Globes

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Mar 4, 2021

    2/17/2021- Los Angeles-- Touted as one of the first post-Lockdown Celebrity Gifting suites, DPA hosted an in-person Golden Globes Gifting lounge at the beautiful LUXE hotel in Brentwood, Los Angeles. COVID-19 guidelines were followed and invited guests were able to visit the gifting suite and be gifted in honor of being nominated for this year's Golden Globes. Even the lockdown has not stopped tinsel town from indulging in some appreciation for the arts and fashion. DPA, a...

  • Sutton: Los Angeles' newest distinctive showroom and private courtyard 

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 21, 2021

    2/17/2021- West Hollywood-Touted as one of the first post-Lockdown Hollywood launch, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Sutton Stracke hosted an in-person, and virtual, Pre-Valentine's Day Event at her boutique The Sutton Concept located at 636 N. Almont Drive in West Hollywood. Strict COVID-19 guidelines were followed and invited guests were able to visit the Sutton boutique and view Sutton's picks for the hottest in this year's Valentine's Day gifts for that special pers...

  • My Vote For The Best new Deli in town is the Carvery Kitchen LA!

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jul 4, 2020

    Move over Cantors and Factors Deli! There is a new Deli in town- The Carvery Kitchen. The only high- end Deli experience offering fresh, delicious and classic Deli items. Carvery Kitchen is a brand new concept restaurant – they are the Ultimate Deli restaurant. Forget what you think you know about deli restaurants. Carvery Kitchen is redefining the concept from scratch – literally. Couple of months ago, Carvery Kitchen was seen on the NBC's Today in LA morning news, as the...

  • Treat yourself at the luxurious LASKY Aesthetics & Laser Centre in Beverly Hills

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jun 18, 2020

    7th June 2020, Beverly Hills- With the lockdown easing up in California, one of the best ways to take advantage of this situation is to spoil yourself! If you live near the Los Angeles area, the best way to do this would be to book yourself an appointment at the Lasky Aesthetics & Laser Centre- the premiere beauty and medical spa in Beverly Hills. Lasky Aesthetics is unique as it offers both beauty treatments as well as medical Spa services. Founded by four highly esteemed...

  • The Spiritual Transformation of Our Time Has Been Set in Motion by the Coronavirus Pandemic

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jun 17, 2020

    We are living in interesting times indeed. Perhaps the most challenging, perplexing and fearful time ever in our history. We are in the Twilight zone in many ways. The COVID19 Pandemic has affected our planet like nothing else ever has until this moment in time. Just goes to show no matter how rich, successful or powerful you are, living in the greatest country in the world at the best time in history, our entire existence is at stake and with our every move now controlled by...

  • Bernie Sanders Drops Out, Virtually Assuring a Trump Second Term in Coronavirus America

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Apr 10, 2020
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    4/8/20: Bernie Sanders ended his campaign for the Democratic nomination today. As we relegate his "Democratic Socialism" to the ash heap of history, the reasons why a Trump victory in November is assured become clear. Capitalism vs. Socialism Contrary to what the so-called "Progressives" around the world might tell you, it appears that there has been a complete and universal rejection of Socialism. Progressives make up 20% of the Democratic Party in the US and the party in...

  • GBK honors Hollywood's finest at the Oscar Awards luxury Lounge 2020

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 21, 2020

    February 16, Los Angeles-This Award season, GBK, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2018 Academy Award Nominees and Presenters by hosting its Annual Nominees and presents Luxury Oscar gifting lounge. Held on February 7th and 8th at gorgeous Kimpton La Peer nestled in Beverly Hills, appropriately so, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. Several Oscar nominees received gifts who included the cast of...

  • Sue Wong Academy puts on Magical Oscar Awards Gala in Hollywood.

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 21, 2020

    This year's Oscar season saw an incredible array of fabulous galas and viewing parties around tinsel town. Perhaps the most unique of them all was the Sue Wong Oscar Gala held on February 9th at the Tagylan Cultural center in Hollywood. It was a magical night of arts, culture, celebration, spirituality and of course film! A truly unique evening, it had it all- Art, Film, Fashion, Beauty and spirituality. A carefully selected list of guests from the Entertainment and fashion...

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