Ritwik Roy

Copy Editor, IBT AU
1051-1080 (out of 2027)

Ritwik Roy has a master's degree in Advertising and Public Relations. As a kid, he wanted to be a musician and was fondly called "Boom Boom." He is  a self-confessed horror and fantasy movie freak. He joined IBTimes Australia in November 2015. He may be reached at r.roy@ibtimes.com.au.

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Less red meat consumption helps kidneys, says Singapore researchers

Singapore researchers have found that kidney failure risks can be minimised by replacing red meat in one’s diet with other kinds of foods such as fish and poultry. As per the study findings, one serving of red meat, substituted with other sources of protein, resulted in a 62 percent reduction in risk of developing end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Margot Robbie, ‘Suicide Squad’ cast impress fans in new videos

As Warner Bros. “Suicide Squad” is looking for a record-smashing August debut, new character videos have fuelled the mania surrounding the movie from the DC Comics universe. Australian beauty Margot Robbie’s character Harley Quinn is definitely a hot topic of discussion.

E-cigarette use reduces exposure to harmful chemicals similar to smoking cessation

New clinical study has shown that e-cigarettes may lead to significant reductions in exposure to harmful chemicals found in tobacco-cigarettes. This in turn helps in cutting the risks of tobacco-related illnesses that are thought to be caused by smoking real cigarettes. Smokers, who shift to smoking only e-cigarette, may find the effects quite similar to complete smoking cessation.

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