Brian Howard Niblett

An Old Cottonian moves into his peaceful garden I have received the following sad news from Allan Gay Niblett Esq; ( Old Cottonian- Chairman Ex-Officio OCA UK -Board of Governor BCS) on the passing of his esteemed Brother : Brian Howard Niblett Esq; Born 19 March 1934 Delhi Died 6 February 2024 Barmouth Wales BCS […]

A much remembered figure: Jal Boga

Jal Boga had written in years ago and his letter was published online September 25th 2011. Subsequently we heard from Mr Boga’s daughter, Meher Boga, that her father had passed on around a year ago. The original letter from Jal, the many comments and messages of remembrances, and also the recent exchange are available via […]

Rajat Mukarji [Ibbetson 1969 batch] passed on

We sadly announce the sudden passing-away of Old Cottonian Rajat Mukarji [Ibbetson 1969 batch], today who suffered a  massive cardiac attack. An alumni of Bishop Cotton School (1967-69) and St. Stephen’s College, Rajat worked as a general manager at Birla AT&T from 1996 to 2002. He joined UK-based Vodafone (now Vodafone Idea) in 2002. During […]

David Browning / farewell dear OC

22nd Dec-2022 Message from David’s wife, Carol to Vivek [Bonnie] Bhasin: Hello Bonnie. This is to advise you that sadly David passed away on the 6 th.December. Kind regards. Carol. Dear Carol I am extremely saddened to hear the passing of David Browning Esquire an illustrious Old Cottonian. May his Soul Rest in Peace. I […]

Bikramjeet Singh Gill) ,batch of 92 )passed away.

 Recently one of our old cottonion  from Lefroy house (Bikramjeet Singh Gill) ,batch of 92 )passed away.As to the information I have received he was on a holiday trip to Vancouver . You can also check onto his past school record . Regards M bragta (batch of 92/94) m_bragta@yahoo.com

Old Cottonian Dr Humayun Khan [Rivaz 1941-1947] – passed on

My father Dr Humayun Khan passed away on 22 Sept, 2022, aged 91. I visited his school in Simla ten years ago, and was so happy to see his photos as captain of cricket and other teams. He was so respected and loved in India during his time as a diplomat there and after. He […]

Jatinder S. Randhawa [Randy] passed on

Just been informed that J.S. Randhawa [Rivaz 1963 batch] passed on in his sleep last night at his home in Chandigarh. Cremation today 2PM 21st Sept 2022 at Sector 25 Chandigarh. Randy had been battling a cancer for the past few years. Apparently had a massive cardiac arrest in the night. DM Sud [Dinesh] had […]

Vinod Stokes – Tribute by Deepak Stokes

Best Loser Award. In our school there was no MVP award because in a team everyone is a MVP. But we did have the highest award “The Best Loser” award. Boxing was compulsory for everyone. When you had someone who fought back like a tiger and lost you got this award “ The Best Loser […]