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 […]

Celebrating 165 years of Educational Excellence – October 18 & 19 2024

Bishop Cotton School Shimla (BCS), founded in 1859 by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton, stands as one of the world’s oldest public schools in Asia for boys.  Bishop Cotton School is high profile and has been ranked among the best boys-only residential schools of India by media such as The Times of India, Outlook, Education […]

The BCS 165 Celebrations

BISHOP COTTON SCHOOL SHIMLA You are invited to The BCS 165 Celebrations SAVE THE DATES Friday, 18th October & Saturday, 19th October 2024 Son et lumière & Director’s Dinner SEATS FROM 06.00 PM VENUE: Bishop Cotton School DRESS CODE: OC or Black Tie, Evening Wear To secure your place please email: secy@bishopcotton.com SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE […]

Many happy returns of the day! UMESH DUTTA

Dear All Ranjana, Umesh Dutta’s wife put together video clips from friends and family wishing Umesh on his 75th birthday. I am forwarding the link [Editor: Video embedded below] for you to hook up and watch this excellent compilation of messages from his friends from School. Ranjana informs me that “Umesh went through so many emotions […]

PRESS RELEASE / Bishop Cotton School Shimla, children celebrate Independence Day virtually

PRESS RELEASE 17 August 2020 Independence Day celebrated virtually at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) celebrated the 74th Independence Day last Saturday (15 August 2020) but this year, for the first time in history, it was celebrated virtually with the school community contributing remotely online from home (see BCS video links […]

BCS 161st Founder’s Day 2020

One hundred and sixty one years  today and my beautiful Alma mater remains steadfast on that spur of Simla looking towards the gap of Tara Devi, whilst the Heavens above look down and Bless our great institution… The history of Bishop Cotton School is entwined with the history of India and Britain. Our school founded […]

BCS Flag on the Highest point in Europe

@sandeep_mansukhani holds up the BCS Flag atop the highest point in Europe – Mt. Elbrus. 27th July 2019 at 0710 HRS [LT]. A proud moment for all. Three Cheers!

Happy Diwali!

HAPPY DIWALI May your celebrations bring much joy & happiness! Please pass on to Cottonians around the world for our Fellowship to continue in strength – spreading the Spirit of BCS God bless dear Patina! Cheers Peter [Stringer] 

BCS batch 1991 celebrate and give back to School

A PROUD MOMENT! The Batch of 1991 celebrated 25 years of graduating from Bishop Cotton School, and installed the tallest flag pole in all of Himachal Pradesh – 110 feet – with the Head Master Roy Robinson hoisting a massive 30’x15′ Tricolour. A band consisting of Jawans of the Assam Rifles played the Indian National […]

1966 Batch 50th anniversary / 2016 at Simla

1966 batch 50th anniversary 2016 The class of 1966,had their reunion celebrating 50 yrs of passing out from this great institution called Bishop Cotton.. It was record gathering of 18 of us, from all corners of the globe. We had Seereeram come from Trinidad, JMS Aulakh from New Zealand, Mahi form England and Arun Bumitra […]