OCA (United Kingdom) TRANSITION OF CHAIRMAN: Vivek Bhasin
Dear Old Cottonians and Young Cottonians, The United Kingdom Old Cottonians has been the senior most fraternity of all world OCA Chapters.This noble chapter has been held rock fast with the untiring, dedicated support and blessings of our Senior Cottonians who hold Bishop Cotton School at the forefront of their lives, living their days in the […]
Robin Gupta – “Unrepentant Civil Servant”
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
Partap Sharma – Biography
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: Biography of Partap Sharma Partap Sharma: playwright, author, actor, director and commentator. Partap Sharma born […]
BCS stands 3rd rank among the top 10 Boarding Schools in India
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 view]
Bon appétit – from Al [Ashok] K. Stokes
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 the process of moving. Secondly, since I could not attend, I did not feel I […]
Cottonian Polo Team Plays in Hawaii USA
As part of the celebrations to commemorate the 40th year of the class of ’71 passing out of BCS, I led my polo team called the ‘Cottonian Polo Team’ to play an Invitational International Polo tournament in Hawaii, USA from 25 Aug to 5 Sept, 2011. The final match played on Sunday 4th Sept was won […]
DC Anand appointed Knight in the National Order of Merit
We have great pleasure and honour of announcing that Mr. Deep C. Anand (R 47-51) has been appointed Knight in the National Order of Merit (Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Merite) by the President of the French Republic. Rgds, Col. R Dewan Hon. Secretary OCA (India) July 18th 2011 update from Vivek Bhasin – Chairman […]
Congratulations: Kuljinder Bahia (Lefroy 1982-1990)
Click this pic for a full page view Kuljinder Bahia (Lefroy 1982-1990) Old Cottonian, Bishop Cotton School, Simla. News article: The Times of London
What does the Royal Wedding have to do with BCS?
Friday 29th April 2011-1153 hrs: Prince William married the love of his life Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey, London. They are now The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. And what a beautiful and spectacular ceremony it was. As always the British fine tuned the entire affair down to the last silk thread of Catherine’s stunning […]
Letter to all OCs – from BM Singh
Dear OCs, I feel privileged in addressing this letter to all fellow OCs after my election as President of OCA (India). I accept this responsibility with all humility and with some apprehension too. There are some OCs who feel that the organization is not inclusive but too Delhi centric and want a greater say in […]