Events – Welcome To The Old Cottonians Association of India https://oldcottoniansassociation.com Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:47:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Old-Cottonians-Association-LOGO-N-150x150.webp Events – Welcome To The Old Cottonians Association of India https://oldcottoniansassociation.com 32 32 Registration now open for OCA (Northern chapter Dinner on 7th February 2026) https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2026/01/29/registration-now-open-for-oca-northern-chapter-dinner-on-7th-february-2026/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2026/01/29/registration-now-open-for-oca-northern-chapter-dinner-on-7th-february-2026/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:47:18 +0000 https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/?p=17155 Kindly register for OCA (India) Northern Chapter Dinner 2026 at Chandigarh by filling the below Google Form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgiE4ATsmpTKO9Di-j17tAQ–wUWB_XRpY_sKXzHPGA6-GMQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Regards
OCA (I) NC Team

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OCs Week 2025 : opening day [photos incl] https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2025/10/31/ocs-week-2025-opening-day-photos-incl/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2025/10/31/ocs-week-2025-opening-day-photos-incl/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:46:00 +0000 https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/?p=16659 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 iconic Holy Trinity Chapel. This is something that even the top schools in India aspire to but can never replicate. As Cottonians, we proudly carry the message of ‘Overcome Evil with Good’ on our hearts. Three cheers for the OCA and Bishop Cotton School! May God bless us, the sons of Bishop Cotton, with great abundance.

Vivek Bonnie Bhasin 
Class of 1970

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OCs Week 2025 : Final Itinerary https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2025/10/24/ocs-week-2025-final-itinerary/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2025/10/24/ocs-week-2025-final-itinerary/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:53:00 +0000 https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/?p=16648 BCS 166th Year OCs Week at Bishop Cotton School Simla Oct 31st ~ Nov 2nd 2025.

The final itinerary is attached here: Itinerary-OC Week 25

Or click below image files for a full screen view:

♦For any further information or clarification please contact Ms. Charu Walia / OCs coordinator at BCS alumni@bishopcotton.com

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BISHOP COTTON SCHOOL SIMLA – OC Week 2025 https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2025/10/22/bishop-cotton-school-simla-oc-week-2025/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2025/10/22/bishop-cotton-school-simla-oc-week-2025/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:29:00 +0000 https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/?p=16638 BISHOP COTTON SCHOOL SIMLA – OC Week 2025
31st Oct – 2nd Nov 2025

24 OCT UPATE: Click here for the  Final Itinerary for the OCs Week Celebrations and Events

Full details below:

REGISTER HERE

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Celebrating 165 years of Educational Excellence – October 18 & 19 2024 https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2024/08/10/celebrating-165-years-of-educational-excellence-october-18-19-2024/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2024/08/10/celebrating-165-years-of-educational-excellence-october-18-19-2024/#comments Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:39:15 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2024/08/10/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 World and Education Today Magazine.

Our legendary boys boarding school is celebrating 165 glorious years of history as a heritage school in Shimla with a weekend of spectacular shows and sporting events Friday 18th and Saturday 19th October 2024. (program structure attached)

We are offering our Old Cottonians the chance to sponsor this event themselves, with their own companies before we go outside and look for sponsors pan India.

Please contact OC Praveen Dharma if this is something you would like to do.  admofficer@bishopcotton.commobile contact: +91 981 663 4544

Our institution has played a significant role in the development and shaping of public schools and promotion of education in India and has produced a host of distinguished alumni and leaders.

As a prestigious school with eminent alumni, BCS continues to set high standards in education.  Located in the heart of the Shimla hills, spread over an area of 35 acres, the charming school campus takes one away from the hustle and bustle of Shimla itself. A perfect learning environment for future generations of successful Cottonians.

As an ICSE and IGCSE Cambridge International accredited school we are strengthened by a proud history that goes back 165 years, yet our Cottonians have their eyes firmly set on a global legacy for producing leaders for the 21st century.

Bishop Cotton School is an institution rooted in history and tradition. Over decades, its alumni have included some of the most distinguished men in India and elsewhere. From the uniformed services to administrators, from businessmen and industrialists, to authors and actors, Bishop Cotton School has nurtured nascent talents and helped them come to fruition.  This is a school that provides a child with a firm foundation to look capably and confidently to a global role in the years to come.

The School is organising a global gathering to unite all our School’s stakeholders: Celebrated Alumni, Current and past parents, VIPs and celebrities as well and honoured guests.

In its pursuit of celebrating our School’s unique and drama-filled history, we are bringing to life the BCS myths and legends of the past with a special Son et Lumiere drama, light and sound show 19th of October, followed by our Director’s Dinner.

The weekend of special events highlights our school’s commitment as a partner in nation-building and producing Leaders of the future for India and the wider world for the next 100 years.

Old Cottonians Ticket link: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScSwA…/viewform…

With a huge expected turnout of successful, global Old Cottonians, current school parents and our BCS community we also have the advantage of publicising our event across India and Shimla with a variety of Sponsorship opportunities.  Our Facebook page covers the globe and is very active along with our Instagram and Twitter handles reaching out to all corners of the globe.

Our 150th School celebrations held in 2009 attracted hundreds of Old Cottonians and celebrities from across the globe and was a big event that had coverage all over India and further afield.

In order to enable entities to showcase their products effectively, the School is extending a variety of sponsorship opportunities across the following categories:

Sponsor Category GOLD Hoarding and Digital Screens,  Adverts on roads, or shopping centres SILVER Hoarding and Adverts within BCSCampus Lunch/ Tea and Dinner Area Chipus Café, Marina Hotel, Golf event Sign-in Desk Welcome Kit Sponsor:Sportsand Man of the Match awards
Number of Opportunities 1 2 1+1 1+1 4
Sponsorship Amount (in Lakhs) 10 – 5L 5 – 3L 5 2 5
Company Logo on Music Event on 18th Oct – stage banner Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Company Logo on Sponsor/ tickets and seating 19th Oct Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Logo to be displayed flags  Entrance to Shimla Campus, social media Yes Yes Yes No No
Company Logo Man of the Match Sporting Events *** 3 2 1 1 1
Sponsor Recognition in post event thankyou email to delegates Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

*Speaking opportunity whilst giving out the ‘Man of the Match’ prizes, after the sporting events.

Please see our program of events attached herewith for your reference.

We assure you of value for your investment and eagerly anticipate your positive and favourable response to support this event as a sponsor.

You may reach out to us here in Shimla if you have any further questions,

Sponsorship officer: 165 Event:

Praveen Dharma, Admin Officer, Bishop Cotton School. admofficer@bishopcotton.com, mobile contact: +91 981 663 4544

Or BCS landline: (0177) 262 0880

With all best wishes,

Praveen Dharma 

Admin Officer

Bishop Cotton School, Shimla

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OCA INDIA Annual Lunch 12th Feb UPDATE INFO for payment https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2023/01/09/oca-india-annual-lunch-12th-feb-update-info-for-payment/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 03:23:43 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2023/01/09/oca-india-annual-lunch-12th-feb-update-info-for-payment/ ANNUAL OCA LUNCH is now being hosted in the Delhi Golf Club ,Zakir Hussain Marg,New Delhi.
All those keen on attending kindly transfer or deposit the Contribution amount to the bank details given,as its a little difficult to collect cash at the club.Thank you.

OCA BANK DETAILS.
Punjab Sind Bank.Conaught Place.
New delhi.
OLD COTTONIANS ASSOCIATION.INDIA.
AcNo. 00131100016103.
IFS code. PSIB 0000013.
Swift Code. PSIBINBB130.

Office Address:
Mr.Jaspal Sawhney.OCA India.
2nd Flr.Plaza Cinema Bldg.Conaught Place.New Delhi.110001.

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Annual OCA Delhi Lunch 12th Feb 2023 https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2023/01/09/annual-oca-delhi-lunch/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2023/01/09/annual-oca-delhi-lunch/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2023 01:04:57 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2023/01/09/annual-oca-delhi-lunch/ OCA Annual Lunch

12thFeb 2023

Delhi Golf Club1230 PM

RSVP ASHWANI VIRK Cellphone / Whatsapp 9810194724

ANNUAL OCA LUNCH is now being hosted in the Delhi Golf Club ,Zakir Hussain Marg,New Delhi.
All those keen on attending kindly transfer or deposit the Contribution amount to the bank details given,as its a little difficult to collect cash at the club.Thank you.

OCA BANK DETAILS.
Punjab Sind Bank.Conaught Place.
New delhi.
OLD COTTONIANS ASSOCIATION.INDIA.
AcNo. 00131100016103.
IFS code. PSIB 0000013.
Swift Code. PSIBINBB130.

Office Address:
Mr.Jaspal Sawhney.OCA India.
2nd Flr.Plaza Cinema Bldg.Conaught Place.New Delhi.110001.

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Upcoming events https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2019/09/20/upcoming-events/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2019/09/20/upcoming-events/#comments Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:08:52 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2019/09/20/upcoming-events/

IMPORTANT EVENTS

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OCs Week 2019 – Bishop Cotton School Simla https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2019/08/08/ocs-week-2019-bishop-cotton-school-simla/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:47:28 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2019/08/08/ocs-week-2019-bishop-cotton-school-simla/ OCs Week 2019 at Bishop Cotton School Simla, Golden Jubilee celebration Batch of 1969

Dates and detailed program :

▶OC Week Progamme – 2019 – Final

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Batch 1969: Golden Jubilee celebrations Program https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2019/08/05/batch-1969-golden-jubilee-celebrations-program/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2019/08/05/batch-1969-golden-jubilee-celebrations-program/#comments Sun, 04 Aug 2019 20:24:09 +0000 https://jyu.qhs.mybluehost.me/2019/08/05/batch-1969-golden-jubilee-celebrations-program/ — This page might have moved or is no longer available —

Click HERE for the 1969 Page

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