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Broken Roads is 'the other blog' for me.. a blog borne out of necessity because not all posts can be published in Godyears.

Just as we need a break from the realities of life, so too Broken Roads is my break from Godyears.
It is where select blogposts, links and words from my heart find a place for a niche audience... so step in... and enjoy.

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For me, bringing a smile on a person’s face and making them forget their own worries is the ultimate reward at the end of the day. Professionally, I achieve this by donning a mask every day and working as an anaesthesiologist to relieve physical pain and suffering. On a personal level, I do the same with my words, replacing the mask of an anaesthesiologist with that of a whimsical writer. My name is Dr Roshan Radhakrishnan and welcome to my Godyears.
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  1. My 1.34 crore resume : This is how I'm gonna get Facebook to pay me 1.34 crores or more. 
  2. Ask Uncle Rosho : I think I'd make a great agony uncle... Don't you ? 
  3. Youreallywannamarryme.com : This is why I have to make my own matrimonial tests to find the perfect bride. 
  4. Benefits of being a Premium Blogger : aka my demands whenever you enter my blog. 
  5. God is in the fine print : A college for those who want to be a God Man 
  6. WeChat contest with multiple celebrities : Post 1 and 2 
  7. The Superstar Criterion How to assess superstars in Bollywood.
  8. Chinese whispers : What happens when a simple gets passed along from one person to another. 
  9. My Majestic strut : Why do all my attempts to impress girls end up like this ? 
  10. I am the superhero SpiderButtBat : Self explanatory, right? 
  11. Winkey-smiley kissy face : When emoticons attack. 
  12. Ching chongs and Tootsies : How do you suppose crime fighters view our tabloid babes ? 
  13. You, me and a cuppa Kappa chips : I decode the truth behind two of the biggest festivals of our state. 
  14. Why did the snake cross the road : Can you spot the snake in the picture? 
  15. A couple of fun sign boards I saw ( Exhibit A ) and ( Exhibit B ) 
  16. He's got a girlfriend : Really? He has a girlfriend and I don't?? 
  17. Naive with a capital C : Playing pranks.
  18. The right man for the job : It's a proud feeling when your students call, asking you for doubts...isn't it ?
  19. The Unreal me : Who am I ? I'm Superman !!!
  20. That white lady's lost it : Review of Simi Garewal's India's Most Desirable show.
  21. The arranged marriage : How times have changed... Remember how the first meeting between boy and girl used to be.
  22. Desh ki dhadkan : How did you react to India's abysmal performance at the Cricket World Cup 2007. As maturely as me, I hope.
  23. What is Big B not telling us ? : I think Big B's being a bad boy...
  24. Silky smooth baldness : Is there a conspiracy in haircare products .. or is it just me ? 
  25. The Pig : How do you turn a girl into a pig willingly ? 
  26. Inane trivia : Just knowing inane trivia ain't enough. You must know how to utilise it too.


Internet Jokes :
Bush and the Chinese President
Talk about embarrassing that poor bear
Saddam and the Sardar
I am autofellow : Rajnikanth lyrics
Hotel Kerala-fornia
The difference between friendship amongst genders
Gandhi's new monkeys
The Stella Awards : It really happened
Bushisms
Chuck Norris is 'da man'
An awesome inspirational story
Optical illusions


The Congenital gossiper :
We men are never satisfied with what we get, are we ?
Loving Pamela Anderson Style
Himesh Reshammiya and the aliens
Paris Hilton as Mother Theresa ?
The holy trinity... of tabloids

Tabloids a la Godyears :
November
December
January
February




  1. To the stranger I love : A letter to someone I love... and have never met till date.
  2. After all this time? Always : The truest depiction of love in fiction
  3. I need you to know, my child : A letter from a mother to her unborn child. For a dear friend of mine.
  4. The letter : Another letter to the person you love...
  5. Love is : A comic strip you have all read. The love story behind it you have never heard of.
  6. Son of a greater God : A tribute to the one I call my God.
  7. My Sweet Valentine : Sometimes our past does come back to haunt us.
  8. Chasing an outlandish dream : Chase your dreams with all your heart.
  9. A memory of sweets : An ode to the first girl I ever loved.
  10. Old School : A tale of young love...
  11. Heart strings : Saying I love you can be the most memorable day of your life.
  12. New beginnings : Even seniors have trouble in asking a girl out.
  13. What dreams may come : How would I be as a father ? I'd like to think I know. A Blogadda Spicy Saturday winner
  14. The War Maker : A follow up to "What dreams may come". A look into the wonderful ballet of fights within relationships.
  15. Goodbye Pal, Good bye Once more, Ruby 1999 - 2013 : Losing a pet is always painful.
  16. My bloody jrs : A tribute to my juniors in pg.
  17. Pleasant Surprises : Making my staff happy with a pleasant surprise
  18. A tribute to a wonderful singer - Natalie Di Luccio
  19. What is inner beauty
  20. Of old dogs and wild hogs
  21. A cute proposal : A cute video of a proposal on the sets of the TV show : Scrubs
  22. Oceans and Decades apart : Two ex lovers remember each other.
  23. The Namesake : When love fails, life still goes on. But are we the same person we were before ?
  24. Blogger Tissue box : Lending support to a fellow blogger going through a rough time.
  25. I take thee through sickness and health... for granted : This is not how you treat someone who loves you.
  26. Friends united : Arun & Suman
  27. Friends united : Anees & Ramna
  28. It's a boyyy !! : Wishing I could be there to share my friend's happiness.





  1. Jungle Parable Sometimes the best lessons about love and letting go come from the unlikeliest sources. 
  2. Once upon a time 25 years ago Being good at heart is what makes people will remember you for. 
  3. Make a Chit Be your own saviour.
  4. Embers On surviving disappointments in life.
  5. Within that inch, we are free Never give up on your morals, no matter the opposition. 
  6. Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud Help those who need you... even if they don't ask. 
  7. Chocolate and a bitter pill If we just slow down and observe all around us, we can see magic all around us. 
  8. A few good men Humility is the difference. A Blogadda Spicy Saturday winner. 
  9. The woods are calling The journey through life is similar to one through a forest 
  10. The bigger they are, the harder they fall.. asleep Looks can be deceiving 
  11. Reliving Life's lessons the easy way Life's most important messages aren't always in a religious book. 
  12. My lucky magic 8 ball A book that actually had the answers I needed when I was depressed. 
  13. Better late than never Freeing myself from handcuffs that bound me. 
  14. I knew he never used his brains Gaining respect for a cricketer for an unparalleled selfless deed on the field 
  15. Touched by an angel Sometimes all you need is a single friend. 
  16. From the Balboasaurus An inspirational quote from the Rocky Balboa movie 
  17. I actually mean no Why is it so hard for some of us to say no ? 
  18. Yennada Rascalae What do people have against us South Indians ?






  1. Live free or die hard  Based on the "pub beating" incident in Mangalore, 2009 
  2. Within that inch, we are free. Stick to your morals.
  3. Doctors, defend thyself  The reality of being a doctor in India
  4. The Damini Conundrum What would you do if you came across a girl being molested ?
  5. Break a nose and twist some balls, girls Nobody is going to save you girls from India's rapists. Do it yourself.
  6. The right to die The Aruna Shanbaug case for euthanasia 
  7. Blueprint for redeeming India 
  8. Head held under water  Being held prisoners by fanatics. Mangalore, 2006 
  9. Indian whisper  Based on the infamous Sydney test, 2008 
  10. Can we just wish her well  India's reaction to Sania Mirza's wedding to a Pakistani player was despicable 
  11. Pakistan terrorist attack discrepancies Based on the attack on Sri Lankan cricketeres, 2009 
  12. U.P. Statues Mayawati's penchant for making her own statues is ridiculous, to say the least. 
  13. The real inglorious bastards  Based on the Shah Rukh Khan-Shiv Sena tussle, 2010  
  14. The Babri verdict - what if  Too bad they didn't go to a pizza shop for justice... could have saved 60 years. 
  15.  Why I refuse to vote  The billionth voter   Voting for change  Is your vote worth anything - Guest post for Nav-Bharat 
  16. Based on the Mumbai blasts, 2008  We could use some help, Mr God  Our learning curve 
  17. It's annoying to be cheated over and over again. Get angry, doc   The rabid dog  Death of a naive man  The need for everyone's approval   Death of a naive man  I have a choice... and I choose 
  18. Our morality - a nice myth 
  19. We're sorry, Aishwarya 
  20. Crumpled peacock, tattered tiger
  21. Random observations : 
  • Best seafood in Mangalore
  • Obama's victory - light at the end of the tunnel
  • Unconditional love
  • The inner monster
  • A moment worth preserving




What is it like being a doctor ?


Doctors, defend thyself : Still remains the most read and commented post in my blog after all these years. A Blogadda 'Saturday Spicy Pick' winner on the harsh reality of being a doctor in today's India.


ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL :
  • The C-A-B of saving a Child's Life.
  • How to save someone who is choking on a Foreign body.

AS AN ANAESTHESIOLOGIST : 
  • "Sir, your patient is ready" : The true story behind your pain-free stay in a hospital.
  • The Importance of being honest : Never lie to your doctor.

  • The right man for the job : When students call asking doubts, it makes you feel good, right.. Hmm. Not necessarily !
  • Pleasant surprises : Making the old Pune staff happy with a pleasant surprise
  • The bigger they are, the harder they fall... asleep : Looks can be deceiving.
  • The side effects of a perfect surgery : Some patients will always find a reason to complain.
  • 3,298 days later... I am M.D. : This is what it's all been for.

 AS A POST- GRADUATE :

Based on cases that made us residents question our judgement... and our faith.
  • Play to your strengths
  • The God complex
  • Closure
  • The man behind the mask
  • My 5 to 1 odds

It's a good thing I know how to deal with my juniors and patients... or not.
  • The tough guy
  • Back in the game, Julie 
  • Who's your swami, mommy ? 
  • The age miracle

Conquering my inner demons
  • Focus 
  • Carry on, my wayward son
  • Pre-marital shucks 
  • Unsedated 
  • Roshan decides to live

My Bloody JRs : A video tribute to my junior residents.


BEFORE BEING A POST-GRADUATE :
  • Thanks for the memories 
  • What next, Mr God ? 
  • Superior - inferiority complex 
  • Seller of dreams 
  • All those shades gone by

MEDICAL MEMORIES :
  • The incident of the forgetful doctor : What happens when a doctor gets forgetful ? You really don't want to know.
  • Veda Vyasa and the Son of a ***** : Be careful while talking to a sir whose class you've been sleeping in.
  • Barkout at Mens hostel : What happens when two underworld dons fight and we're caught as witnesses ? You'd be surprised.
  • The Mad doctor : Fear can make you do weird things.
  • Chinese starters : Playing pranks during hostel life... priceless.
  • Flash mob at Yenepoya Medical College ( where I teach )

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      1. Premium Blogger Being chosen as one of 10 Premium Bloggers of the country by Blogadda.
      2. Featuring in Indian Express 
      3. My interview Self- explanatory.
      4. Online reviews for Urban Shots : Bright Lights and the Book launch Great reviews for the book and my story. 
      5. The 'Ten Shades of Life' Book Launch.  
      6. My first published story ( Paperback ) Published in 'Chicken Soup for the Indian Doctor's Soul'
      7. Reviewed by Orkutheroes Autograph, anyone ? 
      8. Reviewed by blogger Nilu 
      9. Flash mob at Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore
      10. Me in the papers !! Would you believe I actually got my name in the newspaper ? And it wasn't for perverted behaviour ??? 
      11. Modesty, thy name is me I won an award in a caption contest. Luckily, I'm too modest to boast on my stunning achievement.
      12. Pune Blogger meet
      13. My blog reviewed and ripped apart
      14. 5 years of blogging over Make that 6 years of blogging - plus a list of favourite posts and now 7 years of blogging !!
      15. Hometown blues Coming home after becoming an M.D., everything changes.
      16. My Handwriting analysis What does my handwriting say about me ? 
      17. Please take my money !! The ordeal of trying to pay to get my online laptop.
      18. Enjoying my parole
      19. To Payangadi and back An Indiana Jonesesque adventure P.S. a pretty long post. Be warned ye who trespass. 
      20. Old dogs and Wild Hogs Time flies by. It's always good to take a break and look back on the days we've spent when we were young. 
      21. Attending two Fosters "Art of chilling" parties helped me make some nice friends. Event 1 and Event 2.
      22. Ruby... wonder dog. Dogyears  The trial of Ruby  Take a 'Bow'  Dog wars  2 of my favourite things  It's a dogs world  RIP Ruby 1999 - 2013
      23. Meeting Preeti Shenoy I was lucky enough to be there for the release of her first book
      24. Winning Weblog award
      25. Getting an escort What happens when you need to get a girl real bad and you're as dumb as I am 
      26. Godyears.net Even buying a domain name is never a simple job for me.
      27. They're out there Encounter with a weirdo
      28. The Pig Why would a girl want to be a Pig ?
      29. What's luck got to do with it ? When we win a lottery, it's luck. But does that extend to real life incidents too ?
      30. God is my witness Don't you hate it when you can't get a song out of your head ?
      31. Getting swine flu Self- explanatory, I guess.
      32. Suffering from sacroiliitis. Me & Dr House  The butt obsessed post  Docs make the worst patients  Believe in well wishers
      33. Birthday wishes My birthday wishes.
      34. My Sins against Stereotypes 
      35. The Godyears Movie Quiz and the Winners.






      Headbutting with God...


      1. Miracle Worker A discussion with an atheist on a real life event that appears to have a divine hand. 
      2. For want of a moan Yes.. sometimes we ask too much of God. 
      3. The Ice-Cream Stick House 
      4. Friday never ends God has a lot to answer for... starting with that damn "It's Friday" song. A Blogadda Tangy Tuesday pick. 
      5. My God, My prankster What do you do when God is hell-bent on playing pranks on you ? 
      6. The God Complex A real life event that tested the faith of many of us in God... and his true intentions. 
      7. Tetrapack Gods The true flaw of our religion - our willingness to believe in anyone 'claiming' to be God. 
      8. Oops ! My karma ran over your dogma, Mr God ! Yes, I can drive even the Gods mad.
      9. My Cyberkanni My version of Vishukanni... and Vishu, for that matter.
      10. Spiritual Discrepancies Why do we persist with these fakes ? 
      11. The Coconut Climber's blog Based on real life events... and some pertinent questions about faith. 
      12. The God insecurity Again, busting myths. Based on another real event that occured. 
      13. We could use your help, Mr God An open letter to God during the terrorist attacks 
      14. Seeking God In today's day and age, what would God have chosen as his profession ? 
      15. Tablespoon of sadness & a heap of anger Why do we use religion as a diversion to separate people in love ? 
      16. Prayers and the Aquarian How do Aquarians view religion ? 
      17. You, me and a cuppa Kappa chips Revealing the real truth behind two of our biggest state festivals. 
      18. My Sexist God Is God a sexist or have we made him one ? 
      19. Mixed up my orders again Even God gets it wrong once in awhile



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