A compelling argument for television is the choices that it offers. With the maturing of cable television one can find something suited to his own choice. I have tried to give a collection of channels stoppage at these can be rewrding and a safe bet and can be considered to be the sensex of cable t.v.
The Top 5
Aaj Tak - In todays world it does not pay to be ignorant of the latest news. A brief look at this channel will be essential as it will tell you if something earth shattering is taking place or likely to in the short future. Also, if other channels are not up to the mark this channel is a safe bet.
BBC - Though one can argue that this too is primarily a news channel, I think that it is much more. It carries a wealth of information missing from local channels which provide for some intresting info. The programs on are usually very nice unless they are depicting some human misery scene in places you cannot place on the map.
ESPN / TEN SPORTS - This is a must for boys. On match days this becomes the first and the only channel of course. But in case there is no great series taking place one can find some intresting things like highlight packages and new forms of sports.
SET MAX - This channel has really come along well. It is the grand channel showing programs ranging from the world cup to movies out of the blockbusted block. It does tend to go in for some very irritating re runs but can surprise you with the occassional movie which makes this channel worth a look.
NAt GEO/ DISCOVERY/ HISTORY - Perhaps this is the channel which guarantees good viewing with some serious addition to brain power. It helps in so many ways that it would be useless to try to list them. Do try to see this channel at least once a day, half an hour can make you mopre knowledgeable than even your princpal would have thought possible at the same time remains engrossing.