Roshan Radhakrishnan's Blog, page 48

My Dream Catcher

So I got myself a dream catcher.
A what, you ask?
Allow me to explain.


Dream catcher : OriginsThe origins of the dream catcher trace back to the traditions and craftsmanship of the Native Americans, more specifically the Ojibwa nation.

A dream catcher is a protective charm that used to be placed above the cribs and beds of infants and children. It consisted essentially of a hoop filled with an imitation of a spider's web. The original hoop was formed using twigs from the red willow with stalks f...

Recipe - Kerala style Crab Roast

It has been awhile since I have posted any of mom's recipes, has it not? 
Having posted recipes using fish, poultry, prawns, squid, veggies & sweets, the next on the list is a very tasty recipe that has been served at our home for literally decades and is a favourite even today.

I am referring to the Malabar inspired preparation of Kerala Crab Roast.




Of all the varieties, crab meat stands out for having an almost sinfully sweet taste that can be used as a main course, as a snack in the...

Moments that made me smile in January #MondayMusings

It has definitely been an eventful start to 2016 for me.A lot of new experiences and unexpected moments to look back on as January came to an end. And that is exactly why taking up Vidya's Gratitude Circle Blog Hop & Everyday Gyaan's MondayMusings is perfect - it allows me the chance to reminisce on all the things that brought a smile to my face in the first month of 2016.
Old traditions:
Celebrating the start of a Brand New Year with the same medical college roommates I've been celebrating...

Who tends to the healer's scars

Dr Abhishek Kumar followed standard protocol.Before you read a single line more, you need to realize this - he did exactly what every doctor in his place would do. 
The first year post-graduate student and his colleague were called to the emergency department at 3 am to attend to four patients who had arrived at the R G Kar Medical College Hospital following a road traffic accident. Having tended to three, Dr Abhishek correctly diagnosed that the fourth patient seemed worse than the other...

The Woman Atop the Mountain

You are a twenty four year old woman in India. Against social norms and expectations, you have risen and are today considered a national level sportswoman. You are a few steps away from your lifelong dream - to represent India. It still lingers in the back of your mind as you sit in the train headed for Delhi to attend the exams for joining the Central Industrial Security Force. That is when you feel the tug of the chain at your neck.

You are being robbed and you instinctively rise to defend y...

I believe in Santa Claus #UnwrapChristmas

It only takes a spark to get the fire going.And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing.That’s how it is with God’s love,Once you have experienced itYou want to singYou feel like spring
You want to pass it on…
A few of us gathered together for Secret Santa tidings, divided by names and united through a common Christmas spirit of sharing. And it is in this spirit that we bring this blog chain to you.Due to my uncanny resemblance to Santa, I got picked to be the first one to start off th...

Star Wars 2.5 - Dhai Another Day #AwakenYourForce

Your wait is over. It is finally here.

Generations have passed by as you yearned for the arrival of the true masterpiece. To make up for the days, you suffered the agony of mediocre fare in between. But a part of you still believed against all hope in the power of the Force. In the power of the one who did not just look promising but positively outshone the others. The one who stepped out of the darkness and into the light.


And the force has finally responded!


Yes, dear desi Knights of the Jedi,...

Is being good a bad thing in today's world? #WYHO #1000speak

A young boy goes to feed a stray pup & gets bitten by the pup's overprotective mother.A young doctor works fervently to save a patient rushed in to the casualty, performing chest compressions & mouth-to-mouth respiration. The patient is revived. His reports come back as Hepatitis B positive... as do the distraught young doctor's a few weeks later.A young woman joins a crowd to hold a late night candlelight vigil for an injustice in her city. She is molested by unknown members, faceles...

Tata Zica - Indiblogger Meet: #MadeOfGreat Moments & #Fantastico Memories

The initial plan for the post on this event was to write about all the fun moments that transpired as 60 of the best bloggers in the country got together in Goa, thanks to Indiblogger,  to test drive the yet-to-officially-launch Tata Zica.But honestly, there were just so many fun moments and happy memories that we all packed in that weekend. So I thought it would be better to just give you the moments via the pictures themselves. 
(Fair warning  in advance - there will be lots o...

Tata Zica: Luxury now comes in Small Packages as well #Fantastico

As I travelled from Kerala to Goa for the test drive of the new Tata Zica, I found it quite befitting that the vehicle that took me to the airport was a Tata Indica. It gave me the chance to focus on what Tata had offered previously. It also felt like a transition - moving on from the past and travelling towards the future.

Last year, Tata Motors rose like a phoenix again, the HorizonNext strategy and philosophy of theirs showcasing their earnestness to move forward with the times. Their firs...