Newest book by Ravi Rikhye

Ravi Rikhye Curzon 1962 batch needs no introduction to many OCs. For those who are reading about him for the first time, here is what he has to say in the Introduction of his latest book “Analysis of India’s Ability to Fight a 2-front War 2018” : I’ve spent 58-years studying defense, either full-time or […]

Batch of 1969 get-together

An informal get-together of the Batch of 1969 at Chandigarh on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October 2018, gearing up for their Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2019!  

OCA India – Notice of AGM

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OCA (INDIA) – 2018• DATE:21st September 2018• TIME:6.30 P.M.• VENUE: PARTY  COTTAGE, DELHI GYMKHANA CLUB, 2-SAFADARJUNG ROAD, New Delhi 110011 The Agenda: 1. Address by THE PRESIDENT OCA (INDIA) – Confirmation of the Minutes of the Last AGM (2017) 2. To approve and adopt the Annual Report of the Secretary 3. To approve and adopt the accounts of 2017-18 4. To examine […]

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, […]

Canada OCs get together

The following message is from Jerry Godinho, President of OCA Canada- “17 OC’s along with their spouses and friends from Greater Toronto Area and Michigan met on Sunday, June 3rd at Bombay Palace. John McLauglin who is 85 drove 6 hrs from Flint Michigan, dressed in full regalia and drove back after lunch. It was […]

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 […]