OCA Mumbai Chapter Dinner on 7th February 2026

Please pay your contributions towards reunion Dinner through RTGS/ cheque at any HDFC Bank Branch. Savings A/C No. 50100055857431Name of account : OLD COTTONIANS ASSO INDIA MUMBAI CHAPT (Please note the exact name including the truncation to Asso & Chapt)IFSC : HDFC0000666Branch Area : ANDHERI WEST – SEVEN BUNGALOWS, MUMBAI

OCA DINNER in Delhi – 28th February 2026 Registrations are now open! ✨

✨ Registrations are now open! ✨You are cordially invited to the OCA Dinner in Delhi 🥂📅 28th February 2026⏰ 7:30 PM onwards 👇Register now to secure your spot! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchkRtu-paWIytOJ_cQr1KTT0qionE5TRae_8kw-YJsfgC6wQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111041013669709973397

OCA President – Interviewed on Responsible Luxury Development in Himachal Pradesh

The Bishop Cotton School community takes pride in the recent interview of Mr. Manav Singh, President of the Old Cottonians Association (OCA) and Chairman of the Imperial Holding Group, shared insights on luxury real estate development in Himachal Pradesh.During the interaction, Mr. Singh spoke about Auramah Valley, a flagship project being developed by Imperial Realty […]

OCs Week 2025 : opening day [photos incl]

OCA week 31st October 2025 Let’s  ignite the juggernaut of the Old Cottonians Association of our beloved Bishop Cotton School… and let it rock and roll! Let’s showcase to India and the world, especially parents of current students and those considering BCS for their children, the rich culture, traditions, and ethos that emanate from our […]

Nakul Anand addresses IILM Delhi

Mr. Nakul Anand, batch of 1972 Lefroy house, former Executive Director of ITC Limited, was invited as a guest speaker at IILM University, New Delhi, where he shared his remarkable journey and seven mantras for success. His 1972 school testimonial had already captured his aspiration to become a hotelier, a dream he pursued with focus […]

Spotlight on Gurrinder [Indi] Khanna

Q: Which years were you in BCS and what is the first thing that comes to mind?INDI: 1959 to 69 Rivaz House. Loved it and have always thanked my parents for taking the step to put me in a boarding even though our home was in Simla.Q: Your first day at BCS?INDI : Howled my […]

Dr. Vaneet Jishtu – Special feature

We are proud of Old Cottonian Dr. Vaneet Jishtu [Ibbetson 1972-81, Associate School Captain 1981], one of our great achievers in a highly specialised field where he’s made a mark and had set the bar really high.  Vaneet is a Senior Scientist at the Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, with a M. Sc. […]

Happy 96th Birthday Mr. Goss!

We wish you many happy returns of the day Mr. Goss! Thanks to Mrs. Goss for posting a message on Facebook and reminding us! Gurrinder [Indi] Singh Khanna wrote, and sent this photo: How well I remember Mrs Goss. Motherly and so very caring. Ma’am, just want to thank you for seeing me the other […]

Spotlight profile: Vijay Kumar Stokes, BCS (Rivaz, 1948-1954).

Vijay Kumar Stokes, BCS (Rivaz, 1948-1954) At age nine years and two months, he joined BCS in October 1948. On returning to school in March 1949, he was admitted to KG at age 9 years and nine months. Through two, half-yearly double promotions he was in Shell in 1954.  Vijay excelled in academics, but was […]