BCS Old Cottonians Coordinator UPDATE

The updated BCS Old Cottonians coordinator is Ms. CHARU WALIA. Please see https://oldcottonians.org/2024/02/bcs-old-cottonians-coordinator-mscharuwalia/

BCS 166th Founder’s Day

166th Founder’s Day – Monday 28th July 2025 PROGRAMME Chief Guest: The Rt. Rev. Manoj Charan – Chairman, Board of Governors, Bishop – Diocese of Amritsar (CNI) & Acting Deputy Moderator (CNI Synod) Arrival of the Chief Guest – 9:30 a.m. Laying of Wreaths at the Founder’s Bust – 9:35 a.m. Introduction of Chief Guest […]

Spotlight on Gurrinder [Indi] Khanna

Q: Which years were you in BCS and what is the first thing that comes to mind?INDI: 1959 to 69 Rivaz House. Loved it and have always thanked my parents for taking the step to put me in a boarding even though our home was in Simla.Q: Your first day at BCS?INDI : Howled my […]

The OCA UK Reunion Luncheon : London 28th June 2025

The OCA (UK) association is a very special association of Old Cottonians … the archived history of this org. expresses silently yet strongly what our great school meant to all of us and what it  is all about..  India today is on the path to stellar heights; the goodness, education and knowledge we received at Bishop […]

Dr. Vaneet Jishtu – Special feature

We are proud of Old Cottonian Dr. Vaneet Jishtu [Ibbetson 1972-81, Associate School Captain 1981], one of our great achievers in a highly specialised field where he’s made a mark and had set the bar really high.  Vaneet is a Senior Scientist at the Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, with a M. Sc. […]

Raja Virbhadra Singh: The Monarch of the Masses, The Statesman of the Hills

Raja Virbhadra Singh (Ibbetson House | Batch of 1951) A man of quiet dignity, strong values, and enduring legacy, Raja Vir Bhadhar Singh of Bushahr represents a seamless blend of tradition, leadership, and modern sensibility. His life journey is deeply intertwined with the heritage of Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, where the foundations of character, discipline, […]

OC Week 2025 at BCS

We are excited to officially announce that the Old Cottonians (OC) Week 2025 will be held from October 31st to November 2nd. I will be sure to keep you updated with more details as we get closer to the date. Best regards, Charu Walia Alumni Coordinator OCA (Bishop Cotton School, Shimla) alumni@bishopcotton.com

OCA UK : Annual Luncheon 2025

OCA UK Annual Luncheon  This year’s annual lunch will be on the 28 June at 12 noon at Bombay Palace, 50 Connaught Street, London, W2 2AA. All Old Cottonians and their partners are invited. The cost is £60 per head. This promises to be a great occasion and I would encourage everyone to attend. Please […]