Capt. Sandeep Mansukhani climbs STOK KANGRI 6153 mtrs peak
Old Cottonian Sandeep Mansukhani of Rivaz; summited Stok Kangri – a 6153 mtrs peak, in the Ladakh region. It was a 5 days expedition, starting from Stok village, they reached base camp in two days. On the day of the ascent [20th August 2013], Sandeep started climbing for the summit attempt at 0030 hrs at […]
Phenomenal escape from a doomed SU-30
This message was seen on a FB Group posted by former BCS HM Mr. Kabir Mustafi: “Himachal fighter pilot gets Vayu Sena medal. By: Baldev S Chauhan August 15, 2013 15:26” Baldev Tiger Chauhan is an OC but also long time journalist. Balbir, Baldev’s elder brother retired as one of the top IAS officers in […]
TWO Old Cottonians Sandeep Mansukhani and A P S Buwal in the 4th Mughal Road car rally
Old Cottonian Sandeep Mansukhani says: “The 4th Mughal Rally 2013, was organised by Himalayan Motorsports on the tough terrain of Pir Panjal range and Sinthan pass in Jammu and Kashmir. We came in 2nd Overall and 1st in our Class Category. We did it in maritime Zen modified. I was navigating Amanpreet [Ahluwalia].” And: Old Cottonian […]
CONGRATULATIONS: Kuljinder Bahia
The OCA (UK) Chapter would like to congratulate their Chairman Mr. Kuljinder Bahia on his tremendous achievement in being hounoured by the British Travel Industry’s Hall of Fame as it’s Member, along the likes of Mr. Peter Harris (Bourne Leisure), Sir Moir Lockhead (First Group), Mr. Steve Ridgway (Virgin Atlantic) and Mr. Isadore Sharp (Four […]
Capt. Sandeep Mansukhani – Car Rallyist
Captain Sandeep Mansukhani an Old Cottonian of BCS 1992 Batch was 1st in the Sjoba Rally organised by St. John School Chandigarh in 2013. He was navigator to Amanpreet Ahluwalia and they had the third win in a row. They came 2nd in the prestigious and rough n tough Raid de Himalaya 2012. They were 4th in […]
Get well soon : Deepak Lamba
Deepak Lamba [Lefroy 1957-64] recently underwent a bypass surgery at New Delhi. We wish him a speedy recovery.
OC’s in Nepal
OC’s in Nepal had a pleasant reunion last Friday with a decent turnout of 15 Old Cottonians. Here is the List of Attendees for Reunion #2 on 19 October 12 at Putt Putt Golf, Civil Mall, Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal: Subodh Das Shrestha / 1995 Prem Prabhat Gurung / 1998 Trikal Dhar Tuladhar / 1999 Rohit Man […]
Assistance sought from OCs for Coralie deMellow [OC Melville deMellow’s widow]
Dear OCs, In continuation to the message I sent earlier, we have decided to take the following measures based on the information currently available to us. Mrs Coralie DeMello deMellow is in dire need, given her age and condition, of physical care and assistance. She needs a person to help and assist her with simple household chores. Moving around the house, […]
Help for Old Cottonian Melville deMellow’s widow
Dear OCs The denial of pension to Melville de Mellow’s widow, Coralie who is now 95 years old is a shame. We Old Cottonians must unite and assist the lady as she is the widow of a distinguished OC who was an icon. We all will remember, with a touch of nostalgia and pride, his live […]
Partap Sharma – Biography
Partap Sharma [Curzon 1950-54] passed away on 30th November 2011. Known as the Golden Voice of India, Partap was always warm, encouraging and inspirational. The world will be sadder without him but greater for his contributions. A Touch of Brightness: Biography of Partap Sharma Partap Sharma: playwright, author, actor, director and commentator. Partap Sharma born […]