KOLKATA - Six people tested positive for swine flu in West Bengal Saturday taking the number of confirmed cases of the contagious disease to 42, a health official said.

MUMBAI - Philanthropist and linguist with mastery over 12 languages, Vijay K. Mehta, the founder of Mumbai's prestigious Lilavati Hospital, passed away following a brief illness here Saturday, a family member said.

LONDON - China's hairiest man is set to undergo surgery to enhance his appearance in a bid to gain international movie stardom.

LONDON - Scientists have developed two daily pills, which can halt skin cancer in its tracks by shrinking tumours, even in the most advanced stages.

LONDON - Scientists have claimed that elderly people who enjoy one or two drinks a day have up to 30 per cent lower mortality rates than teetotallers.