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Twice Amitabh Bachchan, once Sharukh Khan; who is next? Well, going by the buzz that is currently spreading around the tinsel town, it could very much be Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan. Yes, as the rumors suggest Aamir has been approached to host the fourth edition of the most sought after quiz show on Indian television, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).

However, so far, though there is no final decision from Aamir's camp, it is expected that he has not said no to the offer. Supposedly the matter is pending at the price negotiation stage.

Maruti Suzuki has said that it will be increasing the price of its vehicles. The decision comes after the automaker decided to pass on to the customers some of its increased costs.

The Maruti cars are now going to cost up to Rs. 10,000 higher. The company said in its statement that because of higher input costs and introduction of BS IV (emission) norms in some of its models, it is faced with high cost impact. The company is going to pass it on to the customers.

U. S. researchers have found that for those both depressed and worrying, the anxiety of chronic worry may modify some of the ill effects of depression.

Federal health officials have said that more than $31 million has been added to a U. S. program to aid people, especially those at risk, to be tested for HIV.

With the additional funds the program should total approximately $142.5 million over the next three years, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta have said.

An increase in mumps-related testicle problems has been reported by Urologists at a hospital in Ireland, among teenage boys and young men.

A study of Filipino-American men and women found that denying or ignoring racial discrimination can increase the psychological distress caused by racism.

"Everyday racism", subtle, commonplace forms of discrimination, such as being ignored, ridiculed or treated differently, may seem innocent and trivial, but cumulatively can have a significant impact on an individual's mental health, Alvin Alvarez, professor of counseling at San Francisco State University, said.