OCA Nepal Merchandise
Dear OCs As you may know, OCA Nepal was officially established few months ago. We are now trying to grow by collecting funds for our association as well as doing something for the school. Therefore, we created a souvenir, which will be for sale during the school fete [UPDATE: Venue for showcasing, sales and […]
Information on past staff and teachers
Gentlemen: I am writing an article to explore the qualities of outstanding teachers. After much thought and introspection, I decided to use my BCS student experience as a guide for analyzing the qualities of good teachers. Any thoughts you might have on what makes a good teacher would be most welcome—especially if you can draw […]
Vivek Bhasin writes in
…Amigos, Familia y Hermanos de Bishop Cotton School, Simla y Nuestra Ecclesia… There are friends, who you befriend when the shyness overcomes; perhaps you encounter another person who too is shy and as you make that eye contact the vibrational link makes the connection. You slowly shuffle and slide, and approach one another. Standing side […]
New author on the block (OC Surinder S Ahluwalia)
Hi Folks, I have now become a published author, though I have taken the route of self-publishing on Amazon Kindle (less hassles than with publishers). My novel can be purchased for a paltry Rs. 200 in India or for USD 2.99 in the US. It is also available in most countries of the world at […]
OCs Week 2016
PROGRAMME OC Week 2016 & Golden Jubilee ( 1966), Silver Jubilee (1991) Celebrations Events Wednesday, 28th September 2016 4:30 p.m. • Arrival of the Car Rally: organised by OCA ( Northern Chapter) 5:00 p.m • Prize distribution ( Guest of Honour Mr. Vijay Singh Mankotia) 5:15 p.m. • High Tea in the Headmaster’s Lodge Side […]
J.N. Kohli [Ibbetson 1959 batch] passed away
Dear OCs We’ve been informed that J. N. KOHLI [Ibbetson 1957-1959] passed away sometime last week. We are saddened to hear this news and would like to convey our condolences to his family. We’d appreciate if any OC has the information to pass it on. July 26th 2016
Napinder Singh Chahal’s wife Pravesh Chahal passed away
Parvesh Chahal, beloved wife of Napinder Singh Chahal, passed away peacefully on the 21st of July 2016. Bhog ceremony in her memory will be held on Sunday 31st July from 1 to 2 PM at the Gurudwara, 23 No. Phatak, Model Town, Patiala.
OCA Nepal – Executive Committee meeting held
OCA Nepal Executive Committee The OCA Nepal Chapter EC held a dinner-meeting on 12th July 2016 at Om Niwas – the residence of Nanda SBJ Rana. Before this, the Committee has met and dined twice – once each at the residences of Robin Rana and Prabal SJB Rana. Besides other topics in our agenda, one […]
OCA congratulates Umesh Pande on his appointment
We congratulate Umesh Pandey, a Cottonian of 1990 batch, for his recent appointment to take over as Editor of The Bangkok Post as of 1st Aug this year. Way to go Cottonians. Three cheers!
OCA Nepal Official Inception
Dear Old Cottonians I am writing to you all today with pleasure and pride as our long-pursued aim has now turned into achievement. OCA Nepal is finally official! On 27 May 2016, Mr. Sukhinder Singh, President, OCA, accompanied by his wife and Col. R. Dewan, visited us here in Kathmandu and witnessed the official inception […]