School stories of the 1940s era

School stories  of the 1940 era, by: Peter Maidment. Rivaz 89 years  /  Jim Lee. Curzon 90 years / Dick D’Abreu. Curzon 88 years. Peter Maidment:- I have some very precious memories of my years at BCS Simla between 1941 and 1943. I was in Rivaz House when Peter Rollo was House Captain. We became very […]

OCA India AGM 2015

Agenda for the AGM of OCA, India At No.1, Aurobindo Marg,New Delhi at 11 AM on 23rd October 2015. 1. Presenting of Accounts 2. Update of OCA events/activities from April 2015 till date. 3. ​To initiate collection of pictures and information to be used during digitising of school records. 4. ​List of OC’s with their backgrounds. […]

The CALEBS

Thanks to Robin Nakai who pointed us to Today’s article by Jane Caleb in The Tribune Chandigarh edition: QUOTE… Posted at: Oct 4 2015 12:40AM Jane R. Caleb Six wars, and the peace of Dalhousie An English woman recalls the journey from London to Bangalore to have a feel of India, then Bombay before her […]

OCA Shivalik Car Drive

—– Forwarded Message —– From: “Arun Sawhney, Hilltech” <hilltechindia@gmail.com> To: Ajay Thiara Secy OCA <oldcottoniansassociation@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, 16 September 2015 6:32 PM Subject: OCA Shivalik drive I want to draw your attention for the upcoming OCA Shivalik Car Drive being held on the 23rd of September, 2015with flag off from  Lake Club, Chandigarh at 11.30 […]

Mirrored Reflections and Reflections of the Soul

Mirrored Reflections and Reflections of the Soul From the very instant I arrived in this world way way back, yesterday felt like yesterday. Many I met along the road were mere travelers and others with whom I cemented relationships; at least I tried to, but heavy landings on the runway did bring cracks which again need […]

OC Week 2015

Dear All, Please find enclosed as an attachment the much awaited program for the forthcoming OC Week 2015 scheduled to be conducted from 23rd till 26th September 2015 both days inclusive. All OC’s desirous of wanting to take part in the Time-Speed-Distance Rally may kindly register with OC Gurtej Buwal on 8427377099. All OC’s wanting […]

Hirindra Singh (Leslie) passed away

This is to inform u the sad passing of a OC.A great sportsman of his time from was from Rivaz House (capt) I am sure Wendy Dewan will remember him and so many others. He was one of the great Patiala boys who studied in BCS. Please read the attached mail which was forwarded to […]

OCs GETAWAY 2015

Dear Cottonians We are planning a 8 day exploration trip to Lahaul Spiti valley visiting Chandratal Kaza Tabo Kalpa Sangla ending at our school on September 24th in time for our school annual celebrations. We can accommodate maximum 20 people. 10 OC couples, or individuals 20. As we intend having senior OCs (my vintage) all aspects of […]