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OC Arjun Atwal – first Indian to win on the PGA Tour

Editor — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:15:25 PDT

As reported at Sify News Atwal scripts history – first Indian to win on PGA Tour 2010-08-23 13:10:00 Aug 23 (IANS) Four weeks after he lost his card, Arjun Atwal stormed back into the elite PGA Tour circle with a victory that not many would have given him a chance to achieve at the start [...]

Bishop Cotton School Shimla is ranked 4th Best in India

Editor — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:22:23 PDT

Congratulations BCS! Bishop Cotton School, Shimla India was ranked 4th in India’s Most Respected Boarding School for 2010. Here is the letter to the Head Master Mr. Roy Robinson: Dear Sir Congratulations! I’m pleased to inform you that your school ranking has moved up from 10 last year to 4 this year among Boarding/Residential schools [...]

Board of Governors BCS Shimla – response

Editor — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:50:54 PDT

Further to “Open Letter to Board of Governors, BCS Shimla” here is an update from Gay Niblett I was delighted to hear of the response from the Board of Governors to my open letter. We all look forward to hearing of the progress with the ‘Infrastructure Development Fund’ in the School and hope that from [...]

G.S. Gill retires as DGP HP

Editor — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:56:13 PDT

G.S. Gill [Rivaz 1955-65] retired as Director General of Police Himachal Pradesh on 30th June 2010 – after 36 years of an illustrious career. OCA HP Chapter organized a farewell party on the evening of the 7th July at the Oberoi Clarkes Hotel, which was attended by many OCs and also the HM of BCS Mr. Roy [...]

Changes… Transitions…. [OCA UK]

Editor — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:26:29 PDT

Saturday 26th June 2010: Changes…Transition. (Capt. Vivek Bhasin : Chairman OCA (UK Chapter) From Kindergarden to Transition and then to Lower I…… Isn’t that’s the way all Cottonians start? The OCA (UK) Chapter’s Annual Lunch at Bombay Brasserie was attended by 45 OCs and their wives; in my case my Mother and Brother ( an [...]

Open letter to Board of Governors, B.C.S. Shimla

Editor — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:12:14 PDT

I write to you with the attached letter, which was sent to each of the Members of the Board of Governors of Bishop Cotton School. It is my “last bugle call” as Chairman OCA (UK) but a “reveille” to all Cottonians with special emphasis on those Indians living in India, who can more easily make [...]

OCA UK Luncheon – Saturday 26th June 2010

Editor — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 02:59:41 PDT

Dear Cottonians World Wide and those residing/visiting in/the UK. On behalf of the Committee members of the Old Cottonians Association (UK) I write to request your attendance and participation in this annual event. Venue: The Bombay Brasserie Location: Off Gloucester Road Tube Station Date/Time: Saturday, June 26th 2010 / 1200 hrs The world has changed…. [...]

Malcolm Petters – passed on

Editor — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:19:38 PDT

One of our old and loyal OCs in Perth Australia – Malcolm Petters [BCS Lefroy 1932-1939] – passed away last evening 2nd June 2010.

OC Dinner – at Shimla 4th June 2010

Editor — Mon, 31 May 2010 04:07:07 PDT

OC DINNER – during OCs Week at Shimla. On 4th June 2010, at Hotel Combermere. Time 8pm onwards. Dress formal. Request all OCs, those who will attend the OC dinner on 4th June, should give a prior intimation for their participation to Capt. R S Thakur, Sec. HP Chapter, on his email/mobile given below: Email [...]

Ruskin Bond’s latest

Editor — Sat, 22 May 2010 07:45:40 PDT

Ruskin Bond, born in 1934, recently celebrated his 76th birthday. His latest book, titled “Mr Oliver’s Diary” …is the imaginary story of Ruskin’s years in Shimla’s Bishop Cotton School in a diary format supposed to have been written by the school head master.

OCA Hits a Century!

Editor — Thu, 13 May 2010 05:25:07 PDT

The Old Cottonians Association of Bishop Cotton School Shimla India is a 100 today! The OCA was officially started on 13th May 1910 when 17 Old Cottonians assembled in the Freemason’s Hall in Simla…. Hip Hip Hooray! See also Calendar of events for May 2010

OC Week 2010 at BCS Shimla

Editor — Wed, 12 May 2010 03:24:02 PDT

THE OLD COTTONIAN’S WEEK CELEBRATIONS 2010 Programme Thursday, 3rd June : 09:00 a.m. : Special Chapel Service in the Holy Trinity Chapel : 10:45 a.m. : Games fixtures against the Old Cottonians : 07:30 p.m. : Dinner in the Headmaster’s Lodge Friday, 4th June : 09:00 a.m. : Annual Speech Day : 11:00 a.m. : Cricket Match between the OCA XI and [...]

OCs get-together down under

Editor — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:54:41 PDT

30th April 2010 Perth: Further to Peter Rollo’s letter regarding Peter Johans’ visit to Perth from Switzaland on Friday 30th April. I email the photo of the happy group. It was good to catch up with Peter Johans and his wife on their visit to Perth. He was in BCS only a few years after [...]

Love From The Sidelines – Mayank Anand

Editor — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:45:41 PDT

Mayank Anand [BCS Lefroy 1985-97] Actor ~ Writer ~ Artist was born in Kaputhala Punjab and spent his early years in Shimla, he studied at Bishop Cotton School and then went on to Mumbai to attend St. Xavier’s and then to Knox College in Illinois USA. Here are a few links to Maynak’s book, Love [...]

OCA India – MOA review committee

Editor — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:49:36 PDT

Members of the OCA MOA Review Committee: Mr. Vikram Sodhi Mr. Jasbir Sawhney Mr. V K Agarwal Mr. Jaspal Singh Sawhney (Delhi Chapter) Mr. Shiv Kapoor (Mumbai Chapter) Mr. Ajay Thiara (Northern Chapter) Mr. Narinder Chauhan (Himachal Chapter) Dear Members, To help coordinate the efforts of the OCA MOA Review Committee and to kick-start the process [...]

Four Pigeons

Editor — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:26:52 PDT

Four Pigeons…… This is the story about Four Pigeons. This is a factual story. This is what really happened a few days ago. This is what started in Bishop Cotton School a few days ago… We made it up to the gates of School; 25th March 2010; 0815 is when chapel started. An Old Cottonian [...]

What a line! Lalit Modi to Preity Zinta

Editor — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:50:44 PDT

IPL’s chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi [an OC!] talking with Himachali bollywood actress Preity Zinta at the cricket match held at Dharamsala on the 18th April 10. if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('118462b5-9a0e-4b7f-9856-4026c462c168');Get the IPLT20 Live Score, IPL T20 Live, IPL Results, IPL widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info)

Charanjit Matharu – BCS teacher

Editor — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:29:36 PDT

Many OCs will remember Mr. Matharu who taught craft and clay modelling at BCS. There is an article by Reetica M Singh published on April 17th 2010 titled “Born to Succeed” A small quote from the article: When asked about his life in general, Matharu says he has lived and enjoyed every bit of his [...]

Ceramic plates for BCS – gifted by Bawa Ceramics

Editor — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:37:34 PDT

Dear Sir, As discussed, we are dispatching ceramic plates to the school for the boys & staff to eat from. With kind regards Bawa Ceramic BAWA GROUP OF COMPANIES Dear Mr. Bawa, I write to confirm that we have received the plates and would like to thank you immensely for your generosity. With kind regards. Yours faithfully, [...]

OCA UK – spring 2010 letter

Editor — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:42:30 PDT

OCA UNITED KINGDOM ANNUAL REUNION LUNCH At the Bombay Brassiere Courtfield Close, Courtfield Road, London SW7 4UH (opposite Gloucester Road Tube Station) tel: 020 7370 4040 Date: 26th June 2010 Time: 11:00 am Charges: £ 25 with drink refreshments Dress: Tie and Blazer or lounge suits are required Treasurer’s Report Thank you for your very generous support which [...]