Old Cottonians Association

AN APPEAL TO OCs

Editor — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:31:47 PST

New Year greetings to all of you! You may be aware from the message circulated on our Website by Wendy Dewan , Secretary OCA, the ANNUAL LUNCH this year is scheduled to be held on 19th Feb at Aurobindo Marg. … Continue reading →

OCA (India) – Annual get-together 2012

Editor — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:30:36 PST

LUNCH – OCA (INDIA) NEW DELHI on Sunday 19th February 2012 at 12.00 PM The oldest alumni association in the country will be celebrating its 101st jubilee lunch!! The OCA Annual Lunch will be held at 1, Sri Aurobindo Marg, … Continue reading →

Greetings!

Editor — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:50:56 PST

Robin Gupta – “Unrepentant Civil Servant”

Editor — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:30:12 PST

Robin Gupta I.A.S (Retd.) CURZON 1965 Formerly Financial Commissioner – In the rank of Chief Secretary Govt. of PUNJAB. Honorary Adviser Development Arpana Group of Trusts

OCA UK Newsletter – Winter 2011

Editor — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:57:59 PST

OCA (UK) Winter News letter Capt. Vivek C.Bhasin Chairman Greetings from the OCA (UK) Chapter Greetings Dear Old Cottonians here in the UK and those across the Channel in Europe, those across the pond in the Americas both South, Central … Continue reading →

Partap Sharma – Biography

Editor — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:32:11 PST

Partap Sharma [Curzon 1950-54] passed away on 30th November 2011. Known as the Golden Voice of India, Partap was always warm, encouraging and inspirational. The world will be sadder without him but greater for his contributions. A Touch of Brightness: … Continue reading →

Karen Ann Monsy interviews Ruskin Bond

Editor — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:36:34 PST

Karen Ann Monsy interviews Ruskin Bond [Bishop Cotton School 1943-1950 Ibbetson House]. As published in the Khaleej Times WKND Magazine of 9th December 2011 reproduced below. The original article photos and can be read here. From Ruskin with love By … Continue reading →

OCA India Northern Chapter – 23rd Annual Meet

Editor — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:27:04 PST

Dear OCs, OCA (India), Northern Chapter 23rd Annual Meet at Chandigarh on Sunday, 4th December, 2011 It is time again for our annual get-together, I am sure all of you are anxiously looking forward to renewing old contacts and remembering … Continue reading →

Photos from the Cottonian Polo match in Hawaii

Editor — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:44:53 PDT

Dear All, Here are some photos from the Cottonian Polo Team vs Hawaii Polo Team match, which was played in Hawaii. Best wishes Vikram Sodhi C 62-71 CLICK THIS COTTONIAN POLO TEE-SHIRT TO VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS:

Batch of 1971 – 40th year reunion at BCS

Editor — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:38:27 PDT

Dear Headmaster Robinson, Attached is a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Class of ’71 for all your efforts in making our visit to BCS for our 40th Anniversary Celebrations such a resounding success. With Warmest Regards Vikram Sodhi C 62-71 Member … Continue reading →

The School BELL

Editor — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:19:12 PDT

THE SCHOOL BELL. All Cottonians remember well the school’s BELL that stood on the First Flat – and the various different tones and ringing patterns that were struck to denote the TIME, BREAK, LUNCH, END OF SCHOOL DAY, PREP TIME, … Continue reading →

BCS stands 3rd rank among the top 10 Boarding Schools in India

Editor — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:26:22 PDT

Bishop Cotton School Shimla stands 3rd rank among the top 10 Boarding Schools in India, the article had been published in the TOI, dated Sept 14, 2011. A copy of which is attached below. Regards, Wendy Dewan [Click for a full … Continue reading →

BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE [at Bishop Cotton School]

Editor — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 03:08:19 PDT

The Best Years Of My Life: My parents settled in Lahore decided to try for my admission at B.C.S where a nephew of my Late Father, Rustom Boga studied in the late 20′s. I was admitted to the Preparatory School situated at … Continue reading →

BM Singh hosts a dinner for BCS 1961 Batch

Editor — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:45:49 PDT

Dear All BM Singh, President OCA (India) and his wife Ravi Singh hosted a dinner for the batch of 1961 who will go up to Simla to celebrate their 50 years of leaving School this week. The dinner was hosted … Continue reading →

Sanawar Invitational Golf 2011 – photos

Editor — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:20:15 PDT

Photos courtesy of H.S. Gill from his Google Picasa albums are now available online: Golf 2011 Tournament and Prize Distribution photos ENJOY!

BCS in WW2 – by David M. Wood-Robinson

Editor — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:00:05 PDT

I and my two brothers, Mark & Colin, were some of the large number of boys who came out in 1940 to spend the war in India with our parents; while Europe was in turmoil and even the defeat of … Continue reading →

Bon appétit – from Al [Ashok] K. Stokes

Editor — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:54:23 PDT

Bon appétit – OCA Dinner. September 18, 2011 Five months ago, I was surprised to receive an email from Sukhinder Singh and Vijay Khurana to attend the 50th class reunion. I apologize for taking so long to reply. Firstly, I was in … Continue reading →

Sanawar Invitational Golf 2011 – updated rules and directions

Editor — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:56:39 PDT

Dear OCs, Kindly go through all details from H. S. Gill below. Any doubts we can clear in our meeting today at 4 pm at Delhi Golf Club. Best regards Chetan Singh Gents, Tournament Rules sheet is appended below. Also … Continue reading →

The Collins English Gem (Pocket) Dictionary . . . .

Editor — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:31:02 PDT

. . . . (Latest Print 1967)* and ‘The People who reside within it’ * - By Vivek Bhasin On Page 209 ( Fray through fret) lives one Cuneyt Erturhan: year 1995 This Johnny was a sprightly young Turk who … Continue reading →

Ved Prakash passed away

Editor — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:29:04 PDT

Sad news to announce : Ved Prakash [Ompi's younger brother] passed away in USA on the 9th Sep 2011.