5 fitness mantra
Is the idea of fitness seems impossible? It's not actually. Hear from those who eat, breathe and live healthy
It's just a matter of choice. And every choice is worth it. You just pick the one that suits you, that you think will help you stay fit and healthy. Pick from the traditional forms of exercising-jogging, yoga, dance or the contemporary ones like workout on a treadmill or a cross trainer. It can be even the simplest of options like staying positive and happy. Need help in deciding? Here are a few celebrities giving their best tip on fitness.

Relics of the Raj
The exhibition, Glimpses of Freedom Movement, mirrors the legacy of freedom fighters
It's a flashback into the yellowed pages of history, those blurred sepia images, the era of struggle; struggle to free the country, the days of revolution, those stereotypical freedom fighter's faces—the names buried in history, never cited, least remembered, let alone celebrated. An exhibition on Glimpses of Freedom Movement by Haryana State Archives, Panchkula and UP State Archives, Lucknow, at the Government Museum and Art Gallery-10, is every inch an endeavour it ought to be, an effort to absorb and assimilate history.

Feminine charm
It's depicting women in different contours and contexts.
A woman and a canvas; is anyways a subject, as eternal and just as ephemeral. The works of Balvinder, the artist of the month, at Government Museum and Art Gallery depicts women in its entirety, tries capturing the essence of the fairer gender. There's a life-size portrait of a female, in a huge robe with hands merged, a dim expression, a bird a cage hanging by the head. Yet another acrylic colour on canvas, Pahari Woman talks of the beauty, the complexity, the grief, as you take it, all in a persona. 

Dance like a man
Kathakali dancer Probal Gupta does not mind adding new components to the age-old dance form
The traditional structure of Indian classical art forms, especially kathakali dance, should have flexibility to make room for innovation to suit the taste of people," said Bangalore-based kathakali dancer Probal Gupta. He reiterated his resolve to take the dance form at par with other dance forms like kathak and bharatnatyam. Gupta was in the city for a performance at the Pracheen Kala Kendra.

Cast member Olivia Wilde poses at the world premiere of the film TRON: Legacy in Hollywood, California. Reuters photo

Rhyme & reason
Unlike her friends, the toy gudiya was much more than a khilona for Punita Bawa. A companion, friend, symbol of life, a source of inspiration, Punita grew up conversing with her gudiya, through her verses, quite raw but at times rich in content. Sculpting her tender thoughts in verses, Punita attempted to emulate her father Amar Nath Sahni ‘Sheel’, a well-known Urdu poet.

BODY wise
Eggcellent choice
Eggs are a powerhouse food, packed full of natural proteins, vitamins, minerals and other essential elements required for a complete and balanced diet. Eggs are an ideal food for sportspeople, vegetarians (eggetarians), and people who care about their health. However for a long time eggs have got really bad press. And as far as some nutritionists are concerned, eggs are devils in shells. Deemed bad for the heart by health experts, eggs have been the subject of criticism and scrutiny.

Depressing but true
Improving your mood might be the link to losing those extra pounds, suggests a new study. The new study cites past surveys that show having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more - classified as obese - increases a person's risk of depression by 50 percent to 150 percent. "I expect that the relationship between depression and physical activity goes in both directions," said lead author Gregory Simon, M.D., of Group Health Research Institute in Seattle.

Spice up
Naturally yours
When it comes to beauty treatment, nature can provide the best solution. Here are some ingredients which, if regularly used, can take care of most skin and hair related problems.

Gujarat ki Saugandh
Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif promoted Tees Maar Khan in Ahmedabad. Director Farah Khan was also present on the occasion. Akshay Kumar said he has a connection of heart with the people of Gujarat. "I have come to Gujarat and I come here four times in a year.

Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar (L) and Katrina Kaif promotes their forthcoming movie Tees Maar Khan

Colour-phul: The annual chrysanthemum show comes to an end on a colourful note. Lifestyle photo: Parvesh Chauhan

Yes Boss!
Farah is very bossy, many men are scared of her: Akshay
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar feels director and choreographer Farah Khan is very bossy and a lot of men are scared of her. "There is not too much difference between Farah Khan as director and Farah Khan as choreographer. What she wants in dancing, that's exactly what she wants from an actor in scenes also. Whatever she wants, she will get it," Akshay told reporters here while promoting their upcoming movie Tees Maar Khan. "She is very bossy and lot of men are quite scared of her," he chuckled. Farah has succeeded as a director so far with her Main Hoon Naa and Om Shanti Om turning blockbuster hits.

Watch out for this one!
Yet another Swiss watch brand is ready to woo watch lovers in the city. Ethos Swiss Watch Studios, a retail chain of luxury Swiss watches will now retail WestEnd watches in Chandigarh. With 15 million watches sold throughout the world during more than 120 years of uninterrupted activity since its creation, WestEnd is today one of the most highly esteemed Swiss watch brand names in the world. Displayed for the first time in Chandigarh at Ethos Swiss Watch Studios, the brand WestEnd promises to catch the attention of watch connoisseurs.

Kylie ready to spin
Pop star Kylie Minogue can't wait to begin her forthcoming Aphrodite - Les Foliestour in March 2011 and plans to push herself harder than ever. The Spinning Around hit maker, who battled breast cancer in 2005, thinks performing live again will be "delicious", a magazine reported.

The ex-factor
Madonna to celebrate Christmas with ex-husband Guy Ritchie London, Dec 12 (PTI) Pop superstar Madonna will spend Christmas with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie and has banned his model girlfriend Jacqui Ainsley from the festivities. The Queen of Pop has a biological son, Rocco, 10, and David, 6, with the British director and the festival will reunite the entire family in their former marital home in London, reported a publication. "Guy is excited about spoiling his children on Christmas Day. He has told Jacqui he's spending it with his ex-wife for the sake of the children, but it hasn't gone down at all well," said a source close to the couple.

Ringside view
Hollywood beauty Amy Adams stepped into the boxing ring to prove that she was tough enough to play the love interest of Mark Wahlberg in the Mickey Ward bio-pic Fighter The Enchanted star pulled on her boxing gloves to throw a punch or two to satisfy director David O Russell doubted Adams's capability to portray the role of tough-talking Charlene Fleming in the film, Contactmusic reported. "I did have to take some boxing lessons.

Big B to THE RESCUE
Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has decided to sell some of his personal belongings to raise funds for conservation of tiger, the numbers of which have dwindled in recent years. "Shall be auctioning some of my personal belongings to generate funds for this noble cause - Save the Tigers!," tweeted Bachchan. He also asked people to donate for protection of big cats. "Donate generously!!" he wrote. He will take part in a special campaign for tiger conservation in Pench National Reserve tomorrow. — PTI