Newest book by Ravi Rikhye
Ravi Rikhye Curzon 1962 batch needs no introduction to many OCs. For those who are reading about him for the first time, here is what he has to say in the Introduction of his latest book “Analysis of India’s Ability to Fight a 2-front War 2018” : I’ve spent 58-years studying defense, either full-time or […]
AN ABSOLUTE PILLAR OF BISHOP COTTON SCHOOL JOHN WHITMARSH KNIGHT – passed on
AN ABSOLUTE PILLAR OF BISHOP COTTON SCHOOL JOHN WHITMARSH KNIGHT I am deeply deeply grieved to be the bearer of sad news… A noble soul a gentleman and a scholar, my mentor since 1999 though I can swear by The Almighty that he was omnipresent in me from the day I was born, John Whitmarsh […]
Dr. Mathew Zachariah – some updates
Dear All, Dr Mathew Zachariah passed away a little over a year ago as a result of kidney failure. He left BCS at the end of 1959. He was a courageous man to write his biography and like all lives this account is an interesting one. I am taking the liberty of forwarding a few […]
Batch of 1969 get-together
An informal get-together of the Batch of 1969 at Chandigarh on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October 2018, gearing up for their Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2019!
Robin Gupta – book launch at Chandigarh
Dear Friends in the Tri city of Chandigarh Panchkula and Mohali; now Zirakpur too, I look forward to meeting you at the launch of my book titled ‘ The 70th Milestone ‘ on October the 1st , tomorrow, at the Chandigarh Press Club at 5.30 p m. Will be very happy to meet old Cottonians […]
OCA Northern Chapter – Shivalik Hill Drive
OCA (Old Cottonians Association)India (Northern Chapter) in collaboration with TCAS (Team Chandigarh Adventure Sports) is organizing the 4th edition of the Shivalik Hill Drive from Chandigarh to Shimla on the 26th of September 2018 (Wednesday). The event is open to all motor sport enthusiasts. For further queries please contact: * 8427377099 * 9888890788 * 9872077755
BCS stands the test of time
An adticle in the Hindustan Times https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bishop-cotton-school-in-shimla-stands-test-of-time/story-puUclUIrjMwyOsRHZP42eO.html Bishop Cotton School, one of Asia’s oldest boarding schools, was opened on March 15, 1863, with Frederick Naylor as its first student. Initially, 35 boys were admitted that year and the school increased its strength to 65 students in 1864.(Deepak Sansta/HT )
Rajive Sawhney passed on
Dear All Sad news Rajive Sawhney passed away last night. Cremation today at 4:00PM at Lodi RoadMay his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti Further details to follow ASAP 8th September UPDATE : Prayer meeting for Rajive Sawhney at the Chinmayananda Mission, Lodi Road at 4:30PM on Monday, September 10, 2018
OCA India – Notice of AGM
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OCA (INDIA) – 2018• DATE:21st September 2018• TIME:6.30 P.M.• VENUE: PARTY COTTAGE, DELHI GYMKHANA CLUB, 2-SAFADARJUNG ROAD, New Delhi 110011 The Agenda: 1. Address by THE PRESIDENT OCA (INDIA) – Confirmation of the Minutes of the Last AGM (2017) 2. To approve and adopt the Annual Report of the Secretary 3. To approve and adopt the accounts of 2017-18 4. To examine […]
OCs WEEK 2018 & Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Batch of 1968
OCs WEEK 2018 & Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Batch of 1968 Tuesday, 25th September 2018 8:00 PM Dinner organized by the Batch of 1968 at Hotel Eastbourne [Special invitees: The Headmaster, Head of Junior School, Senior Master, Bursar, Admin Office, Second Master, Housemasters and the Spouses of all above]. Wednesday, 26th September 2018 9:30 […]