Ruskin Bond’s latest
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!
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
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 […]
What a line! Lalit Modi to Preity Zinta
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. 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
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 […]
OCA UK – spring 2010 letter
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 leaves […]
Roshan Lal Vashisht – April 2010
The Hindi daily Dainik Jagrancarried an article on Mr. Roshan Lal Vashisht – a cutting of which was sent in by Karan Sarin. We hope tohave an english translation of the article posted here soon [Editor: See below for the translation]. Dear Brother Cottonians, For all those who missed the article, please find attached herewith […]
Rear-Admiral Derick Lawson
Derick Lawson was born Frederick Charles William Levi on April 20 1917 at Simla, India, where his father was an irrigation specialist working for the Indian government. The family name was changed in 1920, and Derick was educated at Bishop Cotton School, Simla, and Eastbourne College. Rear-Admital lawson passed away January 25 after a long […]
OCA India AGM 2010 – minutes of meeting
I am attaching the Minutes of the 9th February AGM. Please note that the attachment under Item No. 5 (list of attendees) has not been attached as it is too lengthy. Thanks & regards, Wendy Dewan [Secretary – OCA INDIA] click here for the file: Minutes of the 9th February OCA INDIA AGM [File removed […]
Sujjan Singh – top in Golf
Golfer Sujjan Singh [Lefroy 1993-1998]. Photo as appears at Professional Golf Tour Of India Sujjan’s incredible golf propelled him to pick up the winners cheque of Rs 650,000 and became India’s No. 1 Professional Golf Tour of India player, defeating Mukesh Kumar, SSP Chowrasia, Anura Rohana, R. Murthy, Manav Jaini, Om Prakash Chouhan, Sanjay Kumar […]