Anita Anand: The Journalist, Historian, and Author

Anita Anand is a British radio and television presenter, journalist, historian, and author. She is best known for her work on BBC Radio 4's "Any Answers?" and for her books on the history of the British Empire.
Anand was born in London in 1972. She studied history at King's College London and then worked as a journalist for several years. In 2007, she joined the BBC as a presenter on "Any Answers?". She has since become one of the most popular and respected presenters on the show.
In addition to her work on "Any Answers?", Anand has also written several books on the history of the British Empire. Her first book, "Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary", was published in 2015. It tells the story of Sophia Duleep Singh, the daughter of the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire. Anand's second book, "Kohinoor: The History of the World's Most Infamous Diamond", was published in 2016. It tells the story of the Kohinoor diamond, which was once owned by the British Crown.
Anand's books have been praised for their clear and engaging writing style. She has a gift for making history come alive for her readers. Her work has helped to bring the history of the British Empire to a wider audience.
In addition to her work as a presenter and author, Anand is also a lecturer and public speaker. She has given talks on the history of the British Empire at universities and other venues around the world. She is a passionate advocate for the study of history and believes that it is essential for understanding the present day.