June 19, 2026

From the Scout Hut to the Operating Theatre: Why Scouting Is a Student’s Secret Talent Dr. Taher S. Merchant (General Surgeon & Educator)

Every Sunday morning, whether Mumbai was sweltering under a blistering summer sun or submerged in torrential monsoon rains, my routine never changed. At precisely 8:45 a.m., I would report to the Scout Hut. Most Sundays…

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June 05, 2026

A Scout Is Trustworthy By Minoo Mody

My parents enrolled me in the 8th East Bombay Talati’s Scout Group as a Cub, when I was about six years old. One incident from those early days remains etched in my memory till today. I was appearing for my “Handyman’s Badge”…

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May 18, 2026

From Cooking on fire to Global Kitchens: How Scouting Prepared Me for Life Abroad By Firoze (Fili) Wadia

When I first learned cooking as part of my scouting journey, I didn’t think much of it beyond passing a test, earning a badge, and surviving at camps. Standing around a smoky fire, (cooking was on open fire using fire-wood)…

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