Television
Unravelling mysteries

Who build the Pyramids of Egypt? Did the Vikings discover America 500 years before Christopher Columbus? What made Genghis Khan the greatest military genius of all time? In Digging for the Truth Friday 8 p.m. on History TV18 explorer Josh Bernstein takes a fresh look at the world’s greatest mysteries and investigates and test new theories using the latest technology and know-how. Shot in high definition, the show travels to some of the most intriguing, remote and physically challenging locations in the world, and with the help of experts and survival skills, attempts to solve some of the greatest puzzles of the past. Bernstein, who has degrees in anthropology and psychology from Cornell University, digs for the truth and goes to extremes to get to the bottom of a mystery. He travels to the actual places examines all theories and interviews experts on location. He may not be able to provide instant solutions but he does manage to shed considerable light with his astounding logic and in-depth research on these eternal mysteries.

Thought for food

Although she has lived and grown up in London, her skill at cooking authentic Indian food is legendary. Anjum Anand excels in delicious and stylish Indian food that is simple enough to cook at home. Watch her work magic in Indian Food Made Easy at 10.30 p.m. every Sunday on the Travel and Lifestyle Channel (TLC). From succulent kebabs to exotic vegetables and from simple daal-chawal to finger-licking desserts, her shows are slickly produced and extensive research goes into producing them. Over the years, she has built a formidable fan following as most of her TV presentations go beyond the limitations of a food and recipe shows. So, if you are a kitchen or even a non-kitchen person, here’s your chance to learn how to cook Indian food, the easy way. — NF

Anjum Anand in Indian Food Made Easy





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