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Lie to Me is a gripping thriller about a psychologist who can read clues embedded in a criminal's face or voice or even the body language to expose the truth

It is a compelling drama series, inspired by the scientific discoveries of a real-life psychologist, who can read clues embedded in a criminal’s face or voice or even the body language to expose the truth. Cal Lightman is the world’s leading deception expert. By analysing facial expressions and involuntary body language, he can read feelings, ranging from hidden resentment to sexual attraction to jealousy. His work gives him the knowledge and skill to expertly detect lies. He heads a team of experts, who assist the local police with its most difficult cases. His partner, Dr Gillian Foster, is a gifted psychologist, who looks at the bigger picture while Lightman focuses on the details. He needs her guidance and insight into human behaviour. But there is a bigger challenge in this new season, which focuses on testing the relationships between the two. A wedge is driven between Lightman and Dr Foster, creating devastating consequences for their future. Watch the gripping series to see how the two emerge from this personal crisis.

There was no branch of knowledge, which he had not mastered. Manish Wadhwa essays the role of Chanakya in Chandragupt Maurya on every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. on Imagine. The iconic teacher believed that a mother and a guru have the power to change the world. While Chanakya was an expert in many areas of knowledge, his favourite subjects were politics and economics (artha shastra) over which he had complete mastery. This is a riveting epic about the life and times of the astute guru, as well as the story of Chandragupta Maurya and his vast empire. — NF

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