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Sunday, February 2, 2020
Jumada II 8, 1441 AH
Doha today 130 - 220
Photo by Jayan Orma
COVER
STORY
In a nutshell
French ambassador Franck Gellet says in diplomacy, you need to
know, understand your interlocutor before you start talking. P4-5
MUSIC SHOWBIZ
Junoon enthrals crowd CBS chief lanniello exits early,
with electrifying music. replaced by George Cheeks.
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COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT
PRAYER TIME
Fajr 4.57am
Shorooq (sunrise) 6.18am
Zuhr (noon) 11.49am
Asr (afternoon) 2.57pm
Maghreb (sunset) 5.20pm
Isha (night) 6.50pm
USEFUL NUMBERS
The Kung Fu Master martial arts instructors settled in Rishikesh. Their peaceful
DIRECTION: Abrid Shine life is turned chaotic when they cross paths with a notorious
CAST: Neeta Pillai, Jiji Scaria martial arts gang, leading to a spree of furious violence.
SYNOPSIS: Rishi Ram and his sister Rithu Ram, both are THEATRES: Royal Plaza, Landmark, The Mall
Emergency 999
Worldwide Emergency Number 112
Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991
Local Directory 180
International Calls Enquires 150
Hamad International Airport 40106666
Labor Department 44508111, 44406537
Mowasalat Taxi 44588888
Qatar Airways 44496000
Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222, 44393333
Qatar General Electricity and
Water Corporation 44845555, 44845464
Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333
44593363
Qatar Assistive Technology
Centre 44594050
Qatar News Agency 44450205
44450333
Q-Post – General Postal
Corporation 44464444
Humanitarian Services Office
(Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies)
Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372,
40253369
Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364
Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365
Qatar Airways 40253374 Little Women telling the beloved story of the March sisters - four young
DIRECTION: Greta Gerwin women each determined to live life on their own terms.
CAST: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh
SYNOPSIS: Jo March reflects back and forth on her life, THEATRES: Royal Plaza, Landmark, The Mall
uote Unquote
Q
“Optimism is
the faith that leads to
achievement. Nothing can
be done without hope and
confidence.”
– Helen Keller
Community Editor For movie timings and
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ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY
WHERE: Elite Medical Center
WHEN: February 8
TIME: 11am
To register for the seminar WhatsApp on
30771895 with your name and telephone
number. It is a free seminar.
After School Activities
WHERE: Atelier
WHEN: Ongoing
Music and arts activities for students
taking place after they finish their day in
school includes Group Music lessons, Hip-
hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama
Halal Qatar Festival TIME: 12:30pm Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and 10
WHERE: Katara – the Cultural Village Street Food is the ideal venue for a leisure Qatar Food Fest years old after school hours.
WHEN: Ongoing till February 9 experience for the whole family offering over WHERE: Sheraton Hotel Park
TIME: 8am onwards 20 dine-in options and 18-hole World Mini- WHEN: Ongoing till April 30
The Halal Qatar Festival seeks to Golf setup. TIME: 4pm — 1am
strengthen the Qatari and Gulf heritage The festival is currently happening at
with all its rich resources in an entertaining Hobby Classes Sheraton Hotel Park. Qatar Food Fest features
atmosphere. The theme of the festival centres WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art 77 stalls, food trucks, and trolleys, bringing
on a distinct feature of Qatari heritage, one Centre culinary and cultural experiences from all
that is drawn from deep within the deserts of WHEN:Wednesday – Monday corners of the globe to visitors and residents
Qatar – sheep and goat breeding. Mamangam is an art and performance in Qatar.
centre started with a vision of spreading
our knowledge, interests and experience in
various disciplines in arts across different Public Speaking Classes for Adults
countries for children and adults. WHERE: Sharq Capital, C-Ring Road
We offer regular classes in disciplines like WHEN:Ongoing till July 1
traditional classical dance, art and craft, TIME: 6:30pm – 9pm
Bollywood and hip-hop styles, Carnatic Get trained by experts to be a good speaker.
music, robotics, percussion instruments, Smedley Toastmasters is conducting a Ballet Lessons
keyboard, yoga, zumba and martial arts six-month speech-craft programme that WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier
like Karate, Shaolin Kung Fu and Kalari. For teaches new members to speak confidently WHEN: Ongoing
those who wish to register e-mail at info@ and develop leadership skills. For more TIME: 4pm – 8pm
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www.SmedleyToastmasters.org atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839.
Honey Exhibition
WHERE: Souq Waqif
WHEN: Ongoing till February 8
TIME: 10am onwards
The third edition of Souq Waqif Honey Exhibition is ongoing. The exhibition is organised
by the Private Engineering Office (PEO) in co-operation with the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry and with the participation of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment.
Artistic Gymnastic Classes
WHERE: Qatar Academy Msheireb
WHEN: Ongoing
TIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pm
The Olympic sport using horizontal bar,
rings and floor exercises on mats for the
children from age 4 till 16.
Metro Street Food
WHERE: DECC Metro Station
WHEN: Ongoing Keto Diet at Elite Medical Centre
Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: gtlisting@gmail.com, Events and timings subject to change
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COMMUNITY COVER STORY
“A look at the culture of
others is the best way to
understand who they are”
— Franck Gellet, Ambassador of France
SUNDAY
CONVERSATION
‘
I can see a lot of interest
by the Qatari people in
French culture. I can also
say that there will be
much more interest from
the French public in the
Qatari culture through
the activities of the Year
of Culture
’
— Franck Gellet
By Mudassir Raja Museums has collaborated with
a country to produce a specially
curated ‘Year of Culture,’
D
iplomacy is a way to promoting mutual understanding
pass messages and to across borders while providing
understand each other. opportunities for the people of each
Culture is a good way nation to converge and appreciate
of explaining how to one another’s creativity. In this
proceed and how to present one. ninth annual programme, the
Culture has a lot to say about Qatar-France 2020 Year of Culture
who you are. Having a look at the builds on strong, substantial,
culture of others is the best way to already existing ties between the
understand who they are. two nations to produce a series of
This is how a recent interview experiences of note.
with Franck Gellet, Ambassador of Ambassador Franck has served in
France to Qatar, could be summed Qatar for just over one-and-a half
up in his own words. The interview years. He has however, long been
fore mostly focuses on the Qatar- associated with the Middle East.
France 2020 Year of Culture and its “Previously, I was special envoy for
significance as a means of cultural Syria. I have been coming to Qatar
diplomacy and enhancing bilateral for the last 10 years. I have also
CULTURAL CONTEXT: “The Year of Culture will definitely add much more to the existing strong ties,” says the ties. served as ambassador in Yemen.
ambassador. Photo by Jayan Orma Each year since 2012, Qatar I can say that I have witnessed
Sunday, February 2, 2020 GULF TIMES 5
COVER STORY COMMUNITY
FLIGHT: The ambassador in the cockpit of the French Rafale jet fighter. Photos supplied PLAYING FIELDS: The envoy with a PSG star.
unbelievable changes in Qatar in some 300 years ago. The maps are
this period. Each time I came to “In Qatar National Library, you can find books from very precise. When we talk about
the country, I would see something globalisation, actually the world
new here. There aren’t a lot many France that were printed in the early 18th century. The was globalised much ahead of our
countries which have seen such period.”
major changes in a very short books feature maps highlighting the places where Responding to a question about
period of time.
“I am originally a historian. I
someone can dive for pearls. It is unbelievable. That how the Year of Culture will bring
the two countries closer, he said:
have studied Political Science in was some 300 years ago” “The Year of Culture will definitely
Paris. Initially, I had no plans to join add much more to the existing
the ministry. I entered the field by strong ties. I can see a lot of interest
chance. Since I joined, I have not
had enough time to do something
— French ambassador by the Qatari people in French
culture. I can also say that there
else. I have been in this profession will be much more interest from the
since 1988 and have mostly served Franck said: “There is a lot of and that is pearl collection. For creations by French jewellers with French public in the Qatari culture
in the North Africa and Middle East attention, consideration, and ages, Qatar has been one of the pearl from Qatar are on display through the activities of the Year of
regions.” appreciation for French culture most important producers of in National Museum. In Qatar Culture. Definitely that will bring
In response to a question about here. For us, it is moving. We pearls. French jewellers used to have National Library, you can find books the two peoples closer. When you
how cultural diplomacy helps in established diplomatic ties with somebody permanently present in from France that were printed in become closer; you talk in a more
improving ties, the ambassador said: Qatar obviously after the country’s Qatar all year around to make sure the early 18th century. The books convenient way and share more
“Diplomacy is a way to pass messages independence. However, there that no beautiful pearl escaped feature maps highlighting the things together. In the end, what
and to understand each other. is one field in which France has their eyes. That was actually a places where someone can dive for we are aiming at is bringing our two
Culture is a good way of explaining historical connection with Qatar cultural relationship. Some of the pearls. It is unbelievable. That was countries much closer.”
how to proceed and how to present When asked to comment on
yourself. Culture has a lot to say Photos of the ambassador by the role of some 200,000 French
about who you are. Having a look at Jayan Orma speaking people living in Qatar,
the culture of others is the best way Activity photos supplied the ambassador said: “The
to understand who they are. activities under the Year of Culture
“In diplomacy, you need to know are not meant for the French
and understand your interlocutor speaking only. They are also for
before you start talking. That is why Qataris. The cultural year is for all
diplomacy has to be exercised on the residents. Culture is of universal
spot. It cannot be done from far away interest. I see different expatriate
through phone etc. You need to know communities taking interest in each
the people. You need to know how other’s cultural activities. It is for
they think and what they aim at. You everybody. I find it very interesting
need to know their culture. that the interest in French language
“It is very smart on the part of is increasing in Qatar. I receive
Qatar to proceed this way. It helps numerous requests about learning
them understand others and, at the the language.”
same time, others can learn more The ambassador said that all the
about Qatar. The best way is to information related to the Year of
bring people together and let them Culture activities is to be found on
understand each other. It is a good the website of the French embassy,
aid to diplomacy.” the website of French Cultural
Commenting on cultural ties Institute, and the website of Qatar
between the two nations in a Museums, in addition to our official
historical context, Ambassador GASTRONOMY: At the Good France gastronomy international event with participating chefs in Doha, last year. Twitter line.
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COMMUNITY FASHION
Radical, rebellious... why
the tache is back in vogue
Whiskers make a comeback, displacing the beard as fashion’s
must-have facial accessory, writes Ellie Violet Bramley
APPEARANCE: Timothée Chalamet sporting his moustache at the National Board of Review gala in New York.
U
ntil earlier this month, is a fan of “the hyper-masculine Part of their charm, for Freddy
actor Timothée vibe it gives someone … They Furber, founder of the men’s
Chalamet could do make everyone look sexy. It’s grooming brand Percy Nobleman,
no wrong then he the best accessory ever.” At Pitti is their versatility. “Everyone can
attended an event in Uomo this month, the Florentine name a guy with a great moustache,
New York with a newly sprouted fashion industry event where the but no two great moustaches are
moustache. Some called it a rare world’s most stylish men come the same,” he says. You need only MACHO: Taika Waititi with his post-Jojo Rabbit moustache.
misstep, but Chalamet is in good to peacock, a raft of street-style to look to moustache-wearers of
company among a crop of high- stars were snapped sporting one. the past for evidence: think Jimi moustache’s perceived masculinity for taches in the 20s. “You as a man
profile men who have been bringing While in some parts of the world Hendrix’s fine, lip-skimming and long military history – as well, were in control of yourself … this
life to their top lips. moustaches are a perennial, horseshoe compared to Clark in western society, as often being was such a symbol of freedom and
Atlanta rapper Lil Nas X, one the current trend in western Gable’s matter-of-fact line in Gone tied up with racist tropes: see the peace and rebelling against the
of the most interesting dressers culture “really started to gather With the Wind. The moustache thinly moustachioed Marvel villain societal norms.”
in menswear of late, has a subtle momentum in 2019”, according to in 2020 is, Furber says, “slowly Fu Manchu. More recently, with their
tache. Director Taika Waititi, who Brad Wicks of grooming brand the developing a new identity as a But throughout recent centuries popularity in the wake of gay
sported one to play Hitler in his Bluebeards Revenge. He cites the statement of individuality”. in western culture, they have also liberation, they have been read as a
recent film Jojo Rabbit, was last face furniture of Robert Downey It’s “a lovely word” that been associated with romance. symbol of queer freedom.
week seen on the Screen Actors Jr and Chris Pratt in last year’s “conjures up villains and heroes, The Romantic poet Lord Byron Moustaches’ right-on history
Guild awards stage, his dictator- Avengers: Endgame. cowboys and leading men,” says sparked a trend with his in the early feels right for now, a time when
moustache grown-out and It also comes off the back of the Tony Glenville, of the London 19th century. Hollywood romantic a culture of activism pervades.
lustrous. Last year The Weeknd beard’s recent omnipresence. “The College of Fashion, who considers leads of the 1920s, such as Ronald Hawksley makes sense of the
morphed his beard into a tache in beard phase is on its way out,” his moustache a “signature”. Colman, had what Hawksley calls current resurgence by looking
time to walk the Uncut Gems red says Lucinda Hawksley, author of A moustache can also, he says, “very slick little moustaches”. Cut at that other recent halcyon era
carpet; Eddie Murphy, a longtime Moustaches, Whiskers and Beards. “be retro, from Victorian to 70s to the 1980s and Tom Selleck’s for the hirsute: “I think people
wearer, sports one in Netflix’s “The moustache is the easiest way pornstar, Edwardian dandy, moustache launched many a crush. at the moment are feeling really
recent Dolemite Is My Name; and to keep facial hair.” silver screen legend or whatever”. For the last couple of hundred scared about the future and that
Matthew Morrison, who played the Many moustache commentators Many of the most stylish current years, they have been “a symbol of was what was happening in the
cheesy teacher on Glee, recently also cite the impact of Movember, examples tie neatly into the freedom, rebellion”, according to 60s and 70s. The peace and love
unveiled his on reality TV. which launched in 2003 and nostalgia for the shagpile 70s, in Hawksley. Soldiers returning from movement, again it’s that rebellion
In the fashion world, a glut of sees men grow moustaches for a which the fashion industry has the first world war – where facial against what is happening in the
style stars are busily channelling month to raise money for charity. been luxuriating recently. hair in general had been banned establishment.”
Burt Reynolds. GQ editor Luke Hawksley thinks that once people Taches have a long and because it stopped gasmasks Facial hair, she says, “like all
Day and Love magazine co-editor- grow one, “they think ‘well I’ve chequered history: they have been working, and only men of a certain fashion, is so political… people are
in-chief Ben Cobb are pioneers made all this effort, I don’t want to favourites of dictators, from Stalin rank were allowed gasmask- making protests with themselves.”
with longstanding 70s taches. Day shave it off now’.” to Pinochet, perhaps because of the friendly taches – sparked a trend – The Guardian
Sunday, February 2, 2020 GULF TIMES 7
COMMUNITY
Students of PISD participate in International Day Event
The students of Phoenix International School Doha (PISD), supported by the Embassy of Lebanon. The members of Indonesian community also performed traditional dances, including
Indonesia, recently took part in International Day Event with a kiosk featuring Indonesian Si Patokaan, from the North Sulawesi Province in the eastern part of Indonesia, performed by
traditional cuisine. Over 200 students of the school relished the cuisine. Puspa Qinarya, an Indonesia dance community in Qatar. Speaking on the occasion, Andi Una
Under the theme of ‘Walk Around the World’, the event featured kiosks of other countries, Sidehabi, wife of the ambassador of Indonesia, said, “I didn’t expect to see such a huge turnout
including Qatar, Philippines, India, Mexico, Sudan, Italy, France, Russia, Syria, Palestine and at the Indonesia stand. It has made us all Indonesians working in Qatar proud.”
Nusaibah Bint Kaab School joins hands with Ashghal to plant trees
As part of the ongoing ‘Qatar Beautification and Our Kids Planting Trees’ campaign to plant a million While attending the event, student Aalia al-Sulaiti said she is glad to plant trees and to contribute
trees, students from Nusaibah Bint Kaab School joined hands with the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to preserving the environment of her beloved country. Ashghal is implementing the G-Ring Road
to plant saplings at G-Ring Road Development Project. Development Project that includes planting more than 15,000 trees and developing about 860sq m
The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar is implementing the landscape in addition to 55km of pedestrian and cycle paths.
campaign, which will continue until the end of 2021. The work will enhance sustainability through minimising environmental pollution and reducing the
The committee works under the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) in co-ordination with emission of CO2 through minimised consumption and conservation of energy resources. It focuses
several ministries and other entities such as the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry on the provision of more public transport options aiming at reduced use of private cars and improved
of Culture and Sports, Qatar Museums Authority, Qatar Railway Company, Private Engineering Bureau lifestyle through clean and safe transportation.
among others. This committee is responsible for five major tasks including the construction of central The project also works for ensuring a healthy environment within residential neighbourhoods and
public parks, provision of dedicated lanes for pedestrians and bicycles, development of the Doha places of public gatherings through increased afforestation and landscaping, which will greatly help in
Corniche, development of Central Doha and increasing afforestation and greenery areas. reducing the temperature in cities.
HYDRA aquatics offer swimming programmes for people of all ages
HYDRA aquatics has started the new year reflecting the National University swimming.
on its first successful season at its home, the American Most of the coaches with HYDRA have been with ASD
School of Doha (ASD), and already has many for years, including Youssef, Marauone and Jawad, who
achievements to celebrate, stated a press release. have been with ASD for over 10 years. “We have excellent
HYDRA is an ASD, not for profit, inclusive swim club that coaches, many of whom work at ASD and are familiar
offers swimming programmes for people of all ages with some of the kids already. We are centralised at ASD
and swimming abilities from both the ASD and Doha so as a swimmer progresses through our programme
community. they will stay in the same location and see many of the
Steve Shantz, Director of Aquatics, proposed the idea of same coaches,” said Jeff. The HYDRA coaches push
ASD to create its own aquatics programme. “Part of the the students to reach their own individual potential
reason we wanted to create HYDRA was because we according to their goals. They are also dedicated to
wanted to test whether this is a model we can use for maximising the potential of aspiring young athletes by
other sports that have extended programs at ASD,” said offering a developmental programme that incorporates
Dr Tom Hawkins, Director of ASD. and builds upon the Sport for Life, Long Term Athlete
Aquatics has been a part of ASD for over a decade. Development Model. HYDRA offers programming for the
HYDRA registered over 300 swimmers in its first week. novice to the international level athletes.
Jeff Slater, HYDRA’s Head Coach, played a significant HYDRA offers a range of programmes and activities from
role in the success of HYDRA’s start. Jeff is a Level 3 beginner classes like ‘FUNdamentals’ and ‘Become a
coach from the Canadian Swim Coaches Association. Better Swimmer’ to more advanced classes like ‘Junior/
Over his 30 year career Jeff has coached swimmers in Senior Competitive’ and ‘Masters.’ One of the new
development programmes through to varsity swimming. programmes coming up is the ‘Active Start’ programme
He has also coached National and International calibre that caters to parents or caregivers participating with the
athletes. Jeff was involved with Canadian University child, hopefully that will begin in the third season starting
Sport, revamping the entire swimming programme for in March.
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COMMUNITY MU
Junoon enthrals crowd Dil Dil Pakistan, a patriotic song
By Mudassir Raja by another band Vital Sings, to
remember late Junaid Jamshed,
who died on December 7, 2016 in a
T
he residents of Qatar plane crash.
were enthralled by the The concert proved to be a
electrifyingly passionate resounding success as people kept
music of Junoon, a listening and enjoying the rocking
Pakistani rock band of music till the end. The band sang
international fame, in a scintillating all their popular songs and new
atmosphere at Qatar National compositions. The people at the
Convention Centre (QNCC) over the fan zone told the real story as
weekend. young boys and girls jumped to the
The spirited members of the tunes of the band.
band, who recently reunited after “I grew up listening to different
a long time, entertained the lovers pop music bands in Pakistan but
of the pop music, primarily from I loved Junoon the most. They
the South Asian countries, for two cheered and energised the youth
hours. The band sang their all- during 1990s with their passionate
time popular singles and the newly songs. I am happy to see their
hit songs leading music lovers in a reunion after a long time. We have
sort of frenzy. already witnessed how popular
The reunified force of Ali they are with a recent concert in
Azmat, vocalist, Salman Ahmad, Karachi,” said Shehrya Ahmed,
guitarist, and Brian O’Connell, who hails from Karachi and has
bassist, was well-received by the been living and working in Qatar
expatriates almost after 17 years. for six years.
The rocking musical event was also “I have come to the concert with
attended by Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, my family. We have been waiting
Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar, for the band anxiously as it has
officials of the Pakistani embassy, been a long time that we have not
and officials from Qatar National attended their live concert. They
Tourism Council (QNTC). came to Qatar after 17 years. I am
The concert – PK Music Fest happy to see them together. I am
Season II – was presented by sad at the same time as they are
Rahmodus, an events company, no more young boys. We really
under the fourth edition of Shop enjoyed the glittering and lively
Qatar sponsored by QNTC, Qatar atmosphere where people enjoyed
Airways, Mondrian Doha and the show with no trouble at all.”
supported by Q-Tickets. Last year, Sharing his feelings Mirza
the organisers brought Strings, Shahnawaz, an Indian expatriate,
another pop music band from said: “I came for entertainment
Pakistan, along with two other and I got it in plenty. I just wanted
prominent singers – Ali Sethi and to listen to the rock music as
Quratulain Balouch. Junoon is a very famous band. As
Junoon, which literally their name suggests, they carry
translated into passion, kick real passion and the audience
started their rendezvous with seemed to be obsessed with the
khudia (selflessness) Sufi (mystic) passion for Junoon.”
song written by Dr Muhammad Mirza, who has been living
Iqbal, a famous Urdu and Persian in Qatar since 2006, added:
poet and thinker. After lifting “I particularly enjoyed the
the spirit of the gathering who atmosphere and the lyrics of the
waited anxiously for the start band. I am extremely happy that
of the show, the band sang their we get such kind of entertainment
iconic single Dosti (friendship) opportunities in Qatar.”
that was aptly linked by Salman Junoon is Pakistan’s and one
with Pakistan and Qatar’s of South Asia’s most successful
friendship. Just before starting bands; the Q magazine regarded
the song, Salman appreciated the them as “One of the biggest bands
brotherly ties between the two in the world” and The New York
nations and applauded the role Times called Junoon “the U2 of
Pakistani expatriates were playing Pakistan”. Since their inception,
in development and progress of the group has released a collective
Qatar. total of 19 albums: seven studio
Saeein Tu Hi Mera Sacha Saeein albums; one soundtrack; two live
Tu Hai, the evergreen song of the albums; four video albums; and
band set the tone of the concert five compilations. They have sold
with stirring sound of Salman’s over 30 million copies worldwide.
guitar. The high-pitched voice of Pioneers of Sufi rock with an
Ali Azmat sent heart-throbbing original sound, they achieved
weaves in the auditorium. Ghoom success during the early 1990s.
Charakhra, another popular single Its members were signed to major
by the band, added more energy in record label EMI Records and
the already buoyant crowd. afterwards released their self-titled
The band, whose members got debut album Junoon in 1991. After
reunited after a long time in 2018, two years, the band recorded their
also brought in a nostalgic strain second album Talaash (1993) with
for the listeners. Their song Chalay their new bassist Brian O’Connell
Thay Saath kind of shed light on after Nusrat Hussain left the band.
their journey since they all started The release of their second
SUFI ROCK: Ali Azmat, left and Salman Ahmad, from the Sufi rock bank Junoon. Photos by Ram Chand together in 1991. They also sang album began to create a cult
Sunday, February 2, 2020 GULF TIMES 9 SIC COMMUNITY with electrifying music POPULAR: Pioneers of Sufi rock with an original sound, Junoon achieved success during the early 1990s with a large fanbase across the world. The band comprises Ali Azmat, vocalist, Salman Ahmad, guitarist, and Brian O’Connell, bassist. following for the band. In 1996, blending rock guitars and bluesy poetry. The following year, the album in neighbouring India. Andaz and through 2003’s Dewaar Junoon released their third vocals with eastern elements like band recorded the critically The band went on to record and their supporting tours. Junoon album Inquilaab, and it was only the use of tablas, raga-inspired acclaimed Azadi (1997), being the and release Parvaaz in 1999. The celebrated their 25th anniversary then that Junoon developed a melodies, traditional Pakistani band’s first international record band found renewed success and by releasing their eighth studio nationwide fan following, with folk music, and eastern-inspired deal, and making it Junoon’s debut popularity starting with 2001’s album titled Door in 2016.
10 GULF TIMES Sunday, February 2, 2020
COMMUNITY QUIZ
Recognising Excellence of largely rewarding commercial Press that he took photograph
rather than critical successes, of police chief General Nguyen
it’s strange that several of the Ngc Loan, summarily executing
pop world’s biggest artistes, Nguyen Van Lem, a Vietcong
including The Rolling Stones, prisoner. The photograph became
Madonna, David Bowie and an anti-war icon.
Queen have never even been
nominated. Though Lennon and The Welsh call February “y
McCartney may arguably be the misbach”. What does it mean?
most successful songwriting The little month.
partnership in pop history, nods
from the Grammy judges were He was named after a
conspicuous by their absence. The famous Japanese beef known
Beatles won only once. for its tenderness, and
marbled texture. His middle
B
illie Eilish won big, Welcome to ‘Nutty’s
Aerosmith and Run- Infotainment.YAYS!’ Your time name ‘Bean’ coined from his
DMC. made a glorious starts now. father nickname ‘Jelly Bean’,
mess, and the show doesn’t appear on his birth
faced the challenge of Former first lady Michelle certificate as well as other
having to respond quickly to Kobe Obama snagged her first related documents. Despite
Bryant’s death. It was a night of Grammy last Sunday for best scoring 1080 in his SAT, he
both mourning and triumph. spoken word album for the made the ultimate decision to
Alicia Keys kicked off her audiobook of her memoir skip college and go pro straight
Grammys hosting duties in LA’s ‘Becoming’. Name the three from high school. He was a
Staples Centre arena with a US Presidents to have won member of a high school band
tribute to Kobe Bryant. “Here we Grammy Awards for Best called CHEIZAW who was later
are together on music’s biggest Spoken Word Album. signed by Sony Entertainment.
night, celebrating the artistes Bill Clinton (2005), Jimmy He gave himself a nickname
who do it best. We are all feeling Carter (2007) and Barack Obama after he watched Quentin
crazy sadness right now,” Keys (2006, 2008). Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill’ where
told the crowd. She continued this name was used as a code
that everyone there was “standing Before adopting its modern- word for a deadly mission.
here heartbroken in the house that HISTORY: A Grammy Award (originally called Gramophone Award), or day name, the Grammy award Identify this very popular
Kobe Bryant built.” Grammy, is an award presented by The Recording Academy, (formally was almost called the “Eddie” sports celebrity.
Billie Eilish became the first the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences). The origin of the award. What was the reason? Kobe Bryant, nicknamed ‘Black
woman and only the second academy dates back to the beginning of the 1950s Hollywood Walk of Fame To honour Thomas Edison, Mamba’.
artiste to win Best New Artist, project. who was called the “Father of the
Song of the Year, Record of the Gramophone”. Name the only sportsman
Year, and Album of the Year to be televised, but the ceremony coveted prizes and has rewarded to win the Norman Brookes
during the same year. Eilish also was not aired live until the 13th songs that have become part of At the recently held 62nd Challenge Cup for a record
taught us all what it means to Annual Grammy Awards in 1971. our aural history. Annual Grammy Awards, seven times. He is undefeated
colour co-ordinate by rocking The gold-plated trophies, each Halfway through the ’70s, Eilish and her brother Finneas in finals.
a lime green and black Gucci depicting a gilded gramophone, the Grammy judges still seemed received the most awards, Novak Djokovic. Norman
suit with matching hair and are made and assembled by hand playing it safe keeping modern with five wins each. Upon Brookes Challenge Cup is awarded
accessories. by Billings Artworks in Colorado. pop at arm’s length, celebrating this, Eilish became the second to the winner of men’s singles at
Now that’s one hell of a resume The five-pound statue is made of instead the folkier charms of artiste to win the major four the Australian Open.
for a teenager. a substance called ‘grammium.’ It Simon & Garfunkel and the categories of Record of the
With more than six-decades is a combination of trademarked can-you-hear-me-at-the-back Year, Album of the Year, Song The statue below in
of amazing performances and zinc and aluminium metal alloy. music hall projection of Barbra of the Year, and Best New Barranquilla belongs to a
gilded statues awarded to some of Parts of the statue are also plated Streisand. 1975 was a year which Artist in the same year. Name celebrity who was born to
music’s best talents, the Grammys with 24-karat gold. saw a string of pop classics – the artiste who got this honor William Mebarak Chadid and
have made quite an evolution. The Winning one of the Big Four from The Bee Gees’ Jive Talkin’ first in 1981. Nidia Ripoll Torrado on this
outrageous red carpet moments, Grammy Award categories to KC & The Sunshine Band’s Get Christopher Cross. day 43 years back. Identify her.
the glittering gowns, the tearful is considered to be the most Down Tonight and David Bowie’s No more clue.
thank-yous … it wasn’t always prestigious, as these are the only extraordinary Fame. Which puppet has won
that way. awards which are not restricted There have been quite a few three Grammy awards, first
A Grammy Award (originally to any genre in specific. ‘Song illustrious omissions. Given that for the ‘Best Musical Album
called Gramophone Award), or Of The Year’ is one of the most the Grammys have a reputation for Children’ in 1999 for
Grammy, is an award presented ‘Elmopalooza’ and then in
by The Recording Academy, 2000 and 2002?
(formally the National Academy
of Recording Arts and Sciences).
The origin of the academy dates
back to the beginning of the 1950s
Hollywood Walk of Fame project.
Tribe NI.yays Elmo, the Muppet character on
the children’s television shows
Sesame Street.
In the field of entertainment,
Grammys are popularly known for what is an EGOT award?
recognising artistic achievements, 1. In the movie The Wizard of Oz, what did the scarecrow want EGOT is an acronym for ‘Emmy,
technical proficiency and overall from the wizard? Grammy, Oscar, Tony’ in reference
excellence of the artistes in the A Brain. to persons who have won all four
recording industry. (Farina Mohammad,Qatar International School, Doha) awards. Achieving the EGOT has
The first award ceremony been referred to as the “grand
was held simultaneously in 2. The British called it the bandalore, quiz, or the Prince of slam” of show business.
two locations on May 4, 1959 – Wales toy. The French used the name incroyable or l’emigrette.
Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly However, it is a Tagalog word, and means “come back.” In the Photographer Eddie
Hills California, and Park Philippines, a toy was used as a weapon for over 400 hundred Adams took his most-known
Sheraton Hotel in New York City, years. Name this toy. photograph on February 1,
and 28 Grammys were awarded. Yo-yo. 1968, for which he won the
The number of awards given grew (Thomas N, International Group Co, Kuwait) 1969 Pulitzer Prize for Spot
and fluctuated over the years with News Photography and a
categories added and removed, at Do you have some interesting bytes to share? And, does yourvibe World Press Photo award.
one time reaching over 100. The attract you to the ‘Tribe NI.yays!’ Every week two of your best questions What did he shoot? (Answer next week. Answer
second Grammy Awards, also held will be featured here. Please do write to us at ni.yays@zoho.com. It was while covering the to last week’s photo-quiz:The
in 1959, was the first ceremony Vietnam War for the Associated Cullinan Diamond.)Sunday, February 2, 2020 GULF TIMES 11
INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY
Fin
Science Matters
Genome of a sea monster Soft
Researchers have decoded the complete DNA sequence of the mantle
giant squid, a seldom observed 10-armed invertebrate that
likely grows up to 43 ft. (13 m) and weighs
over 1,800 lb. (900 kg). Giant squid
Human Mouth Architeuthis dux
Lifespan About 5 years;
reproduce once
diver and beak
Lives in deep ocean
Diet Mostly deep worldwide except in
water fishes and tropics, the high Arctic
other squids Eight feeding arms and Antarctic waters
Most often observed and caught in
Long feeding tentacles seize prey the deep waters around New Zealand
Wanted: A good
DNA sample
All known giant squid
specimens had been
held in formaldehyde
solution or ethanol
A “deep” analysis
of a creature’s DNA – Preserved specimen at the Natural History Museum, London
its genome – requires
intact DNA that has
not been modified
by chemicals like
What its genome may reveal
these preservatives Earlier studies of its mitochondrial DNA (lies outside the cell
nucleus) confirmed that all giant squids are a single species
Finally, a fishing
vessel came up with The new DNA map will show its relationship to other squids,
a sample of fresh cuttlefish and octopus species – the cephaolpods –
giant squid tissue which evolved about 500 million years ago
from the waters near It may also provide clues to how some
New Zealand animals grow to be giants
Source: Rute R. da Fonseca of
University of Copenhagen, M. Toothed
Thomas P. Gilbert of Harvard suckers
Medical School and others;
Giga Science journal; Natural on its long
History Museum, London feeding Up to 2 inches
Graphic: Helen Lee McComas,
tentacles (50 mm) wide
Tribune News Service12 GULF TIMES Sunday, February 2, 2020
COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES
Wordsearch Adam
Pooch Cafe
ALBUM FORGERY COVER
ENVELOPE REVENUE MINT
PERF CATALOGUE USED
AUCTION GUM DATE
EXHIBITION STAMP MOUNT
PHILATELY COLLECTION VALUE
CACHET ISSUE DEFINITIVE
FISCAL COUNTRY OVERPRINT
POSTMARK LOCAL WATERMARK
CANCEL SURCHARGE
Codeword
Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once.
Squares with the same number in have the same letter
in. Work out which number represents which letter.
Puzzles courtesy: Puzzlechoice.com
Garfield
Sudoku
Bound And Gagged
Sudoku is a puzzle based
on a 9x9 grid. The grid is
also divided into nine (3x3)
boxes. You are given a
selection of values and to
complete the puzzle, you
must fill the grid so that
every column, every anone
is repeated.Sunday, February 2, 2020 GULF TIMES 13
PUZZLES COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Colouring
Across Down
1 Crazy night fliers (4) 1 Unconventional Czech (8)
3 Pitiful epic that is translated (8) 2 Singer taking part in Britten
9 Time to hold on for a good oratorio (5)
degree (7) 4 Attack when provided with
10 Gun fired initially in anger (5) canvas (6)
11 French sea, Italian desert (5) 5 Spear dropped on Marx (5)
12 Pressed for De Niro 6 Beginning to talk of payments
production (6) for sweets (7)
14 Article sketched for patron 7 Sign on staff, almost split (4)
saint (6) 8 Brand may be heard making a
16 The rest of Spain? (6) sound (6)
19 Composer about to jump 13 Bearing the cost of sending
aboard (6) goods (8)
21 One who gives a fellow gold 15 Flowers Lisa had arranged (7)
(5) 17 Medicament required when
24 Smart king or little bird (5) one has duck to eat? (6)
25 Boat taking 500 in choppy 18 Confused in game or puzzle
lagoon (7) (6)
26 Wind round one with 20 Satisfactory in each game (5)
defective hearing? (8) 22 Putting one’s head in this may
27 Some other Easter present (4) make one so wretched (5)
23 Despicable people in dirty
film? (4)
Answers
Solution
Wordsearch Codeword14 GULF TIMES Sunday, February 2, 2020
COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE
Scent of rose improves
learning and sleeping
R
esearchers have found that the incense sticks on the table next to them
smelling the scent of rose improves during a vocabulary test at school during an
the quality of the learning and can English test.
also helps in sleeping better. The results were compared with test
The study, published in the results in which no incense sticks were used
journal Scientific Reports, was conducted during one or more phases.
within pupils of two classes that learned “The students showed a significant
English vocabulary, one of which learned it increase in learning success by about 30 per
with the scent sticks while the other one did cent if the incense sticks were used during
it without it. both the learning and sleeping phases,”
“We showed that the supportive effect of Neumann said.
fragrance works very reliably in everyday life The results also suggest that the
and can be used in a targeted way,” said study additional use of the incense sticks during
leader Jurgen Kornmeier from the University the vocabulary test promotes memory.
of Freiburg in Germany. “One particular finding beyond the
For the study, first author and student seminal initial study was, that the fragrance
teacher Franziska Neumann conducted also works when it is present all night, this
several experiments with 54 students from makes the findings suitable for everyday
two 6th grade classes of a school in southern use,” Kornmeier said.
Germany. Previous studies had assumed that the
The young participants from the test fragrance needs to be only present during a
group were asked to place rose-scented particularly sensitive sleeping phase.
incense sticks on their desks at home while “Our study shows that we can make learning
learning English vocabulary and on the during sleep easier. And who would have
bedside table next to the bed at night. thought that our nose could help considerably
In another experiment, they also placed in this,” Kornmeier said. – IANS
ARIES
March 21 — April 19
TAURUS
April 20 — May 20
GEMINI
May 21 — June 20
You may have the sense that something is going on around you that An opposing person or situation may rear its head today, Taurus. Today is a great day for transformation, Gemini, and your actions
you just can’t seem to grab hold of, Aries. Your mind is bouncing this Realise that you can draw on the same energy that’s causing them to have deeper than usual inner meaning. Be careful where you aim
way and that as if you’re watching a ball in a tennis match. Things may act and state your point of view for the record. Stand up against this your arrow, because the tip of it has extra sting today. People might
be changing rapidly around you. You could feel like it’s time to jump on force and let your viewpoint be heard. Sometimes it’s necessary to be rubbing you the wrong way, making you feel like you’re a pot of
the bandwagon. Look before you leap, and go with the flow. Remember be a bit rough and outspoken in order to bring peace and balance to water on a hot plate. The heat is turned up and the cover is about to
that the best decisions aren’t always made with the brain. an unstable situation. blow. Make sure you don’t hit anyone when the lid flies off.
CANCER
June 21 — July 22
LEO
July 23 — August 22
VIRGO
August 23 — September 22
Use today’s powerful energy to cut to the heart of the matter and Try not to get blown off course by the fire that seems to be raging Pick yourself up by your bootstraps and go in for the kill today, Virgo.
strip away the façade that’s currently doing more harm than good. around you, Leo. Ultimately, you know what’s right and what’s You’re in a terrific position to make some strong and lasting impressions
Open yourself up to the world, Cancer, and show the people around wrong, so don’t compromise yourself or your sense of pride. Keep on others. Any sort of group work is especially favoured. There’s a
you that you have a great deal more to offer than you’ve been an eye open to what is going on in your circle, but don’t feel like you powerful boost behind your actions, so be careful where you aim
revealing. Take a controlling role in the situation at hand and let your need to chime in with a certain course of action that doesn’t ring your weapons. Initiate action in the places where issues seem to be
needs be known. true with your inner self. Control what you can. stagnating. Transformation is a key aspect to healthy growth.
LIBRA
September 23 — October 22
SCORPIO
October 23 — November 21
SAGITTARIUS
November 22 — December 21
Your emotional nature may seem revved up for action today, Libra, There is a tremendous amount of power at your disposal today, There may be a big conflict in your life that you seem almost
although it could be that you don’t know what direction to drive Scorpio, and you should take care and use it wisely. This is quite a powerless to control at this time, Sagittarius. It could feel like a war
in. The engine is running, but for some reason the windshield transformative period for you, and your body may be going through is raging around you and all you want is for it to stop. Whether you
looks a bit cloudy. Try to key into the areas in your life that need a many changes. You have the ability to make an extremely strong realise it or not, you do have a part to play in this situation and you
major overhaul. Look to transform them for the better. Once your impression on people today, so think before you act. This energy can certainly do have the power to affect the outcome of this quarrel.
windshield is clear, kick your motor into gear and go for it. manifest as an accident or something unhealthy if not used properly. Take responsibility for your actions and step up to the plate.
CAPRICORN
December 22 — January 19
AQUARIUS
January 20 — February 18
PISCES
February 19 — March 20
There is a powerful force that seems to be working against you today, People may seem especially insensitive to your feelings today, Go for the gusto today, Pisces. Nothing can stop you. You’ve got a
Capricorn, but realise that you do have the power to produce a positive Aquarius, but try not to get down on them about it. You may feel a tremendous amount of power at your disposal, so use it wisely. You can
outcome. Use this conflict to find balance in an unstable situation and sudden urge to act out in a physical manner, and you should do it, accomplish a great deal and make extremely positive transformations
try not to rock the boat too much with your superiors. You have a but in a constructive way. Get out of the house and take a walk or jog in your life. Make sure to share with others the enthusiasm you exude.
great deal of fire under your belt today and your actions are especially by a lake or river. Open your mind from the cage it’s been sitting in You aren’t the only person alive on this planet, so spread some of that
powerful. Consider enrolling in a class or seeking a path of spirituality. and get some perspective on your life. love around.Sunday, February 2, 2020 GULF TIMES 15
SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY
Shah Rukh backs films. This film is a tribute to story of a side actor who has
Kaamyaab, a film about the character artists of hindi been in Bollywood movies
Bollywood strugglers cinema.” for a very long and doing
The talented actor also typical clich roles of doctor,
Shah Rukh Khan announced thanked Shah Rukh Khan for inspector, smuggler etc. You
on Friday that his banner Red associating with a film like this. know how these typical Hindi
Chillies Entertainment is He said: “I am so happy and movies of the 80s and 90s
associating as a producer with speechless that Khan sahab is were made. He has been a part
the upcoming film Kaamyaab. supporting this kind of cinema of that throughout and after
SRK took to Twitter to make and taking the responsibility to retirement, he realises that he
the announcement. “Extremely showcase it to everyone.” didn’t do one good role in his
poignant story of a character Announcing the film’s life where he can be noticed,
artist...his struggles with release date, Red Chillies what he can be known for. This
himself, films and life....bitterly Entertainment tweeted: “.@ is what Kaamyaab is about. It
sweet and very well enacted. RedChilliesEnt is proud to narrates a side-actor’s journey
Hope all enjoy this small film present an endearing and to be mainstream or main guy
with a biggish heart,” he wrote. inspiring story, Har Kisse for at least one movie.”
Kaamyaab is directed by Ke Hisse... #Kaamyaab, a @ Kaamyaab had its world
Hardik Mehta and the film DrishyamFilms production, premiere at the prestigious
features Sanjay Mishra and starring @imsanjaimishra & Busan International Film
Deepak Dobriyal in leading #DeepakDobriyal. Directed Festival and has won accolades
roles. by National Award Winner at multiple film festivals. SRK’s
Talking about the film’s #HardikMehta, the film releases involvement should facilitate
subject, Sanjay Mishra shared: in cinemas on 6 March 2020.” a smooth release for the film,
“The film is about a character In an earlier interview with which has won accolades in the
actor’s life. It showcases IANS, director Hardik Mehta international festival circuit.
what happens with their lives had spoken about the film, The film is co-produced by PRODUCER: Shah Rukh Khan has announced that his banner Red Chillies
when they complete a lot of saying: “Kaamyaab is the Drishyam Films. – IANS Entertainment is associating as a producer with the upcoming film Kaamyaab.
CBS chief Ianniello exits early,
replaced by George Cheeks
history, and concerns about CBS’
corporate culture, probably hurt
Ianniello’s long-term prospects.
By Meg James Last summer, when asked about
whether he was worried that he
may be a short-timer, Ianniello told
C
BS Chief Executive the Los Angeles Times: “My focus is
Joseph Ianniello is singularly on the operations of the
making an early exit, business. I hope to end my career
just eight weeks after here at CBS.”
the ViacomCBS merger. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native
ViacomCBS said on Friday made key moves, included naming
that Ianniello no longer would be well-liked veteran producer
staying through the end of the year, Susan Zirinsky to run CBS News
as initially announced. For a while, and tapping respected Showtime
it looked like Ianniello would be Networks head David Nevins as
part of the senior team, helping chief creative officer.
oversee the integration of the two Ianniello steered the company’s
media companies. efforts to become less dependent
In December, he was promoted on advertising by getting fees from
to chief executive of the CBS- cable and satellite providers for
branded properties. He also carrying its TV signals and led its
received a $70-million stock entry into the digital streaming
award as consolation for failing to business with CBS All Access. The
win the top job at the combined strategy has helped the company
ViacomCBS. set records for revenue and earnings
Instead, Viacom head Bob per share last year, though steep
Bakish became chief executive challenges remain.
of ViacomCBS. Bakish has been His 15-month employment
assembling his own team, including FORMER CHIEF: Joe Ianniello is leaving the company just eight weeks after the ViacomCBS merger. agreement, reached in November,
George Cheeks, an NBCUniversal provided him as much as $31
studio executive. and Survivor, has long favoured president for business affairs and Ianniello, who has spent more million to serve through the end of
Cheeks, who previously worked grooming executives from within. general counsel for Viacom Music than 22 years at CBS, managed the 2020. If he receives his full payout,
at Viacom, was named the Cheeks served as co-chairman and Entertainment Group, while publicly traded company through a Ianniello will walk away with $100
president and chief executive of of NBC Entertainment, where he also serving as head of standards tumultuous period. million.
CBS Entertainment Group, putting was jointly responsible for the and practices for Viacom Media. He became acting CEO in Meanwhile, ViacomCBS has begun
him in charge of its broadcast network’s prime-time, late night Before that, he served in legal September 2018 after former a round of layoffs. The company is
television network, news, sports, and scripted daytime programming, roles at Viacom cable channels chief executive Leslie Moonves expected to cut hundreds of jobs
TV stations and syndication arm. including business affairs, Nickelodeon, MTV, CMT and was forced to resign amid a sexual in Los Angeles and New York in
It will be the first time in a marketing, communications, LOGO. harassment scandal. Ianniello long order to extract $500 million in cost
quarter-century that someone scheduling, West Coast research Cheeks held positions at Castle served as Moonves’ top deputy, savings – a promise made to Wall
from outside CBS is tasked with and digital operations and first-run Rock Entertainment and the law and aided the former CEO when Street. Six senior ad executives left
managing the business. The syndication. firms Loeb & Loeb and Hansen, he was battling CBS’ controlling the company earlier this month as
broadcasting company, known Prior to joining NBC in 2012, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, shareholder, Shari Redstone, for part of a restructuring. – Los Angeles
for such hits as NCIS, 60 Minutes Cheeks served as executive vice Newman, Warren & Richman. control of the company. That Times/TNS16 GULF TIMES Sunday, February 2, 2020
COMMUNITY
ATTRACTION: Lantanas bring in butterflies such as the Zebra Swallowtail.
The year of the lantana, a
luscious group of colours
The passion for pollinators is skyrocketing and you can
hardly do better than lantana, writes Norman Winter
H
ats off to the National and that’s ok, too. torrid heat, and a wide variety
Garden Bureau for Today’s newer varieties have of soil conditions the lantana
designating 2020 as been selected for non-stop seems to be a real favourite of both
the year of the lantana. blooming vibrant colours that butterflies and hummingbirds. It’s
If you are looking for will make your landscape look like not uncommon to go to a garden
a flower that gives vibrant colour Carnival in Rio. I haven’t planted centre that has several lantanas and
from late spring through frost, lantanas at my home and I can get the feeling you are on a National
then the lantana is probably the hardly wait for spring. There is, no Geographic photographic shoot.
plant for you. This does come with telling what varieties your favourite Remember sunlight is a key
a WARNING. You will most likely garden centre will have on the shelf. ingredient for the real blooming
have tigers, zebras and some flashy Most of the country grow lantana as to occur. While they aren’t finicky
ladies hanging around your garden annuals while zones 9 and warmer on soil, I seem to always have clay.
all growing season. may choose to let them become Therefore, I like to incorporate a
The passion for pollinators is perennials. Their incredibly long little organic matter to help with
skyrocketing and you can hardly do season of bloom makes them at not only drainage but good root
better than lantana. My suggestion the top of the list of value for your expansion for the new plants. Plan
would be to pair it with salvia the garden dollar. on spacing your pants 2- to 3-feet
2019 Plant of the Year and you’ll Keep your eyes open for the apart depending on your variety.
want to invite the neighbours over Luscious series coming from Throughout the season don’t be
to not just see the beauty, but to Proven Winners. This group that afraid to prune a little as needed
experience the Serengeti-like boasts 10 colours has garnered to maintain size or shape or to
activity in the garden. an unbelievable 231 awards from stimulate new growth and more
The lantana is related to the trial gardens throughout the blooms especially during the
verbena and, in fact, has a common country. This year’s new Luscious August blitz of heat. Fertilising is no
name of shrub verbena; in the last Goldengate has already won 22 big deal with lantanas but they do
decade, the number of varieties has awards. respond with a light application as
exploded. The Garden Guy likes The Garden Guy is going bold and a little pick me up in mid-summer.
bold colours but you may want can hardly wait to get the iridescent Those in containers being watered
those a little more subdued. orange Marmalade, the Berry Blend daily need regular fertilisation.
The Garden Guy likes those 24 to featuring shades of fuchsia with As a pollinator lover, here is a
30-inches in height with an equal red and yellow, and Citrus Blend a hearty thank you to the National
width especially since I will be shocking red, orange and yellow. Garden Bureau for making 2020
combining with Rockin salvias, Blue These will go in the backyard with “The Year of the Lantana” and
Boa Agastache and Vermillionaire an assortment of salvias including from this growing season onward
cuphea. My son, on the other hand, this year’s new Rockin Blue Suede may we always include them in the
works with varieties that require a AWARD WINNER: The Luscious series of lantana from Proven Winners has Shoes. landscape.
small chainsaw or hedge trimmer won 231 awards. This Berry Blend is one of 10 colours. Besides the ability to withstand – TNSYou can also read
