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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...

  • 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...

  • DPA HONORS THE OSCAR AWARD NOMINEES AT ITS DAZZLING PRE-AWARDS GIFTING SUITE

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 19, 2020

    Los Angeles, California- February 8h, 2020-For one of the most awaited award seasons of the year, the Oscar Awards, DPA was once again the sponsor for the 2020 Pre-Awards Gifting 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 Brentwood over the Academy Awards Weekend. DPA, a leader in celebrity gifting was founded by Nathalie Dubois- Sissoko, whose vision...

  • DORIS BERGMAN'S 12th ANNUAL VALENTINE ROMANCE OSCAR® STYLE LOUNGE & PARTY ROCKS HOLLYWOOD

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 13, 2020

    For the most awaited award seasons of the year, the Oscar Awards, Doris Bergman was once again the sponsor for the highly anticipated 2020 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. Doris Bergman Suites, a leader in celebrity gifting was founded by Doris Bergman, whose vision was to show her genuine appreciation to well deserved TV and Film artists who have inspired and...

  • The Iran Conundrum: Geopolitical Ramifications of the Middle East Situation

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 12, 2020
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    January 3rd saw the world go into a shock as Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani, the grand architect of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) or Quds force as it is also known, was assassinated in Iraq where he was a guest of the Iraqi government. Just another day in the Middle East, one might be tempted to say? Not the case, sadly. This assassination will prove to be more consequential than even possibly Osama Bin Laden's killing. Even more interesting are the...

  • GBK Honors GRAMMY's Biggest names at Luxury Gifting Lounge

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Feb 5, 2020

    Los Angeles- January 26, 2020 This Award season, GBK, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company honored the 2020 GRAMMY Award Nominees and Presenters by hosting a Pre-Grammy Luxury Lounge. GBK partnered with Primary wave and MasterCard to produce the One Love Luxury Lounge held at the One Hotel in West Hollywood for a private two-day Pre- grammy Luxury lounge. One Hotel is a modern urban Hotel property in West Hollywood with highly personalized service,...

  • GBK honors Music's best at the AMA Luxury Gifting Lounge.

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Dec 7, 2019

    Beverly Hills, 25 November 2019- The 47th AMA- American Music Awards recently honored the best and brightest in the Music industry. Among the fanfare and festivities, nominees and performers and celebrities alike were treated to a luxurious Hollywood Style Gifting lounge at a private residence in Beverly Hills. GBK is a premiere special events company that is renowned for giving their clients maximum exposure with top Hollywood celebrities. But their events are so much more...

  • Bo Derek and Djimon Hounsou Fight Serengeti Poachers in Beverly Hills at the WildAid Annual Gala

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Nov 20, 2019

    LOS ANGELES, Calif. – November 10, 2019 – Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel was host to the WildAid Annual fundraising Gala on November the 9th in Beverly hills. WildAid is a global conservation organization leading the fight to end the illegal wildlife trade. The Gala named “A Night in Africa,” had in it’s presence, Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o and CEO of Angermeyer Cruises, Fiddi Angermeyer who were honored as this year's Wildlife Champions for their p...

  • LAPD celebrates 150th Anniversary 2019 Jack Webb Awards Gala on September 27th 

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 12, 2019

    The Los Angeles Police Museum rolled out the blue carpet on September 27, 2019, for the annual Jack Webb Awards –a prestigious event named in honor of the legendary director of the popular television shows, Dragnet and Adam-12. This event was to honor the 150th celebration of the Los Angeles Police Department, and their finest were honored for their role in making sure one of the greatest cities in the world is safe every day. Over 400 leaders, from business, law e...

  • EMMY nominees grace their presence at the GBK Celebrity Luxury Gifting Lounge 2019

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Oct 2, 2019

    Los Angeles, September 29th, 2019--The EMMY'S are the gold standard for the best talent in TV industry. In this most awaited award seasons of the year, the best and most glamorous comes out to celebrate and recognize the best in the industry. EMMY Luxury gifting lounges have long been an exciting part of the festivities and GBK media marketing brand has been a pioneer in the celebrity gifting experiences. This year the premiere Media company set out to treat the stars to an...

  • DPA Honors the Emmy Award Nominees at its Dazzling Pre-Awards Gifting Suite

    Preity Upala|Updated Oct 2, 2019

    Los Angeles, California- September 25h, 2019- For one of the most awaited award seasons of the year, the EMMY Awards, DPA was once again the sponsor for the 2019 Pre-Awards Gifting 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 over the Emmy Awards Weekend. DPA, a leader in celebrity gifting was founded by Nathalie Dubois- Sissoko, whose vision...

  • Bergman Luxury Lounge Sizzles Again for the 71st Emmy Awards

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 26, 2019

    The 71st Annual EMMY awards were held this year on September 22, 2019 at the Microsoft theatre in DTLA 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 party was the premiere EMMY gifting event hosted on Thursday, the 19th September at the wonderful Weho based French restaurant FIG AND OLIVE. As every year, nominees,...

  • Howdy Modi!! US President Donald J. Trump Welcomes Modi to Houston, Texas

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 26, 2019

    Sunday the 22nd of September is a historic day for the USA when a sitting US president was a guest in the largest gathering of a foreign head of state. Indian Prime minister Hon Narendra Modi spoke to the largest gathering in the US of over 50,000 in Houston, Texas on Sunday. In what is being described as an unprecedented gesture of solidarity, US President Donald Trump was present in Houston to share the stage with Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi during his mega rally....

  • LA Times' Annual Food and Wine Extravaganza, 'TASTE LA' A big success

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 14, 2019

    LOS ANGELES – August 30, 2019 – The Los Angeles Times held their annual TASTE LA gourmet Food and Wine festival at the lovely Paramount studios in LA over the past weekend. This year, the LA times bought together some of the finest restaurants and alcohol brands together less than one roof for guests to enjoy while it continue to raise funds for a great cause. Over the Labor Day weekend, guests enjoyed the very best of what LA has to offer and were the perfect way to cool off...

  • As Pakistani PM says "we are on the brink of a Nuclear flashpoint," Indian PM Modi reassures Trump

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 5, 2019

    Narendra Modi gave us a handshake to remember during the G7 Summit that took place in Biarritz, France this weekend. Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi had a meeting with President Donald Trump during the Summit to discuss bilateral trade and the US- Indian relationship. PM Modi was invited to the G7 as a special guest of French president Emmanuel Macron and certainly made his presence felt. He took the opportunity to clear up the air about the recent Kashmir issue. Kashmir...

  • India: What Exactly is Article 370 and Why is the Whole World Talking About it?

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 24, 2019
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    1. Kashmir has always a part of India Kashmir is a legitimate and integral part of the Indian state. There was an Instrument of Accession signed on October 26th 1947, which merged the princely state of Kashmir into the Union of India right after partition. It is a part of Indian as any of the other states. Any claims made by adversaries that Kashmir is independent or not part of India is simply false. Pakistan has zero moral or legitimate claims on Kashmir. Even the UN...

  • Long Beach Jazz festival to Bedazzle Crowds This Weekend at Rainbow Lagoon Park

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer

    This weekend, from the 9th to the 11th August, Long beach will host the 32nd Annual Long beach Jazz festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park, East shoreline drive in Long Beach. It will be featuring a great line-up from classic R&B to hot summer night jazz. It is said to be the only Southern California Jazz Festival staged on a gorgeous grassy knoll in a beautiful Lagoon setting. The Long Beach Jazz Festival features some of the top artists of the year and includes VIP seating in an...

  • History has been Rewritten, as India Revokes Kashmir's Special Status

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 11, 2019

    A 72-year wait is over today. Prime minister Narendra Modi of India has reversed the political blunder committed by Jawaharlal Nehru with regards to the state of Kashmir. It is a day that will be remembered as the day history was rewritten. People will be talking this decision and the way it happened for decades to come. The Indian parliament has voted to integrate the state of Kashmir fully and finally with the rest of India. Something the county has been longing for 72...

  • GBK Honors Sports' greatest at the 2019 ESPY Awards Celebrity Gifting Lounge

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jul 24, 2019

    The ESPY Awards are what the Oscars are to actors and filmmakers. The highest recognition of talent and performance in Sport. During the 2019 ESPY AWARD seasons of the year, GBK was once again the sponsor for the Celebrity Gifting suite. This year they teamed up with premiere brands from all around the world to gift the most innovative and unique gifts to the guests in attendance. GBK, which has long been a leader in Luxury lifestyle gift lounges and special events,...

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