OCA India – Draft MOA

Dear All, Since the draft of the MOA from the committee has been received only on March 24, 2011, it needs to be reviewed  and consequently each of the chapter may peruse it and send their comments. Regards, Col. R. Dewan Hony. Secretary DRAFT MOA OLD COTTONIANS ASSOCIATION (INDIA)MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION : Downloadable copy available […]

Mukesh K Sethi – no more

Dear OCs This is to inform all that Mukesh Sethi [Ibbetson 1960-1968] passed away under tragic circumstances on 27th March 2011. No further details are available with us at this time though.  

OCA INDIA – AGM 2011 on April 7th

The OCA (INDIA) AGM will be held at 1, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Hauz Khas, New Delhi -110 016 on  Thursday 7th April 2011 at 5.00 pm followed by Tea 1] Agenda: a) To approve the minutes of the last AGM b) To approve and adopt  the audited accounts of 2009 – 2010 c) President’s address d) Secretary’s report […]

Greetings Old Cottonians World Wide:

Greetings Old Cottonians World Wide: As you know I especially make it a point to visit India in February and coincide this visit with the OCA (India) luncheon. The 13th of Feb 2011 was a special occasion due to the fact the OCA (India) was celebrating 100 years and we all eagerly await the launch […]

HOW DO YOU BECOME A WORLD BRAND?

For me at least, my start and my present journey through my life, my family, my career and friends always and invariably has the umbilical cord connected to the heart beat of Bishop Cotton School.  I sometimes reflect on my present juncture and try to tick of  in my mental check list if what I […]

Chand Prakash Akers passed away

We announce with great sadness the passing away on February 25, 2011 of our dear  brother Chand Prakash Akers [Lefroy 1949]. He was a very  gentle kind person and we pray : May his soul rest with God in peace. Suraj Prakash Akers Lefroy 1949 spakers@yahoo.com Narayan Krishan Akers Lefroy 1962-65 nkakers@hotmail.com

Robin Sinker [Curzon 1937-44] – passed away

It is with great sadness that OCA (UK) has annouced the death of Robin Sinker on Thursday 24th February. Robin was born in 1927, the son of The Rev. Canon G Sinker, Headmaster of BCS from 1935 to 1945. Robin was in Curzon House from 1937 to 1944.  

OCA UK committee meeting – Feb 2011

At the request of our new chairman Vivek Bhasin I attended a committee meeting on 12/2/11.  We gathered at the home of Vinod Nanda in Norwood Green, Southall, Middx. Picture: Left to Right are : Vinod Nanda (L59-68) ~ Sam Grewal ~ John Whitmarsh-Knight  ~ Daljit Singh Jaijee (R47-54) ~ Raj Lamba (L49-59)  ~ Vivek […]

1961 batch reunion

The Class of 1961 is planning a reunion this year. They are searching for their class mates. They are also trying to figure out possible names of people who may missed the photo shoot. Any assistance would be appreciated in preparing a data base of addresses, phone numbers etc including details of the families of those who have […]