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
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 )
OCA Nepal – Futsal on Founders Day
28 July Saturday. Kathmandu Nepal: OCA Nepal vs OSS Nepal on 28 July 2018, Saturday, 3pm at Grassroots Recreation Center, Mandikatar, Kathmandu. Good game guys! And great support! We made a comeback after starting 4-0 down. And then kept up the lead despite their re-comeback attempt. This is a result of everyone’s cooperation, hard work, […]
Sandeep Mansukhani honored at BCS
Felicitation given by my school Bishop Cotton School, Shimla during the concert day at the Irwin Hall by the Headmaster Mr Roy Robinson. Special award of appreciation by enrolling my name in the prestigious Spartan Club (Highest award given in the school). Extremely emotional moment to cherish. Sandeep Mansukhani.
Bishop Cotton School Simla – on top of the world
Sandeep Mansukhani reached the highest point on planet Earth – summit of Mount Everest at 8,848 mtrs / 29,029 ft above MSL – at 07:57 HRS on 21st May 2018. Congratulations! The flag of Bishop Cotton School Simla proudly held by Sandeep.
Capt. Sandeep Mansukhani scales Mt Everest!
A proud moment for BCS and OCA. The first Old Cottonian to successfully summit Mt Everest! Congratulations! CAPT SANDEEP MANSUKHANI SUMMITED MT EVEREST (8848m/29029ft) And YES he did it!!!!!!! 21/6 day 5 @ 0757 hrs With His grace and countless prayers of all you lovely people, the holy Mt Everest allowed Capt Sandeep Mansukhani to […]
Sandeep Mansukhani – the Final Push (Everest 2018 mission)
Update from Harsimran Mansukhani : CAPT SANDEEP MANSUKHANI HAS LEFT FOR THE FINAL PUSH 20/5 @ 0830 hrs Finally the hour has come. All geared up….layers of inners under the downsuits….head torches flickering in the cold scary darkness as Capt Sandeep Mansukhani started climbing the steep and dark wall towards summit. No talks at all….just […]
Mount Everest Expedition 2018
To Webmaster ~ Old Cottonians Association: Thank you for letting me know of Capt. Mansukhani’s Mt. Everest 2018 Expedition. I think all OCs worldwide ought to be made aware of the courage of Sandeep Mansukhani to return to Mr. Everest to climb it, after his escape from his first trip, when Nepal suffered an earthquake, […]
Expedition to Mount Everest in 2018 by an OC
Message received from Sandeep Mansukhani, Rivaz House (1994-95). OCA India sincerely wishes him ‘best of luck’ for his brave adventure and may God grant him enough courage to complete his unfinished task of conquering the Great Himalayan Peak. Ashwani Virk- Secretary OCA India 9810194724 “Prayers, good wishes and blessings pouring from all over came as […]
Message from President OCA India – Justice (Retd) R.S. Sodhi – 20/1/2018
Dear Friends and Fellow Cottonians !….Greetings of a great Year ahead ..!! It is worthwhile to mention hereby that Bishop Cotton School has been producing meritorious students par excellence in almost every field particularly our Armed Services. Highly decorated War Officers namely : Air Chief Marshal P.C.Lal – PadmaVibhushan, DFCCAS, Lt. Gen. Dewan Prem Chand […]