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

OCA Delhi annual dinner at Delhi Gymknaha Club

Dear Fellow Old Cottonians, The Delhi Chapter’s Annual Dinner event is scheduled for 21th September 2018 at the Gymkhana Club New-Delhi.All OC’s are requested to attend this gala function. The program is as follows:Time 7.30 pm onward. Dress: FORMAL. Charges:- Rs. 1500 per head. We would be grateful if those attending to inform us in advance by […]

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 […]