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OCA Annual Dinner 2026 – A Night to Remember!

alumni — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:05:45 +0000

OCA Annual Dinner 2026 – A Night to Remember!

What an extraordinary evening it was at the OCA Annual Dinner held at Tonino’s, New Delhi, on 28th February! The venue came alive as 100’s of Old Cottonians gathered under one roof.
The night was a complete celebration! with foot-tapping music, a high-energy DJ, a brilliant guitarist, and a lively percussionist setting the rhythm, the dance floor was buzzing from start to finish. Guests indulged in delectable Italian cuisine while laughter echoed across the room. From the school song to spontaneous dance circles, everyone joined in singing, dancing, and celebrating the spirit of brotherhood in true style.

Thank you everyone!! A spectacular gathering that once again proved that the Cottonian bond only grows stronger with time.

OCA DINNER in Delhi – 28th February 2026 Registrations are now open! ✨

alumni — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:19:57 +0000

Registrations are now open!
You are cordially invited to the OCA Dinner in Delhi
28th February 2026
7:30 PM onwards

Register now to secure your spot!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchkRtu-paWIytOJ_cQr1KTT0qionE5TRae_8kw-YJsfgC6wQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111041013669709973397

OCA President – Interviewed on Responsible Luxury Development in Himachal Pradesh

alumni — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:10:14 +0000

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 & Developments, a subsidiary of the Imperial Holding Group.The project reflects a careful balance between modern architecture and traditional Himachali design, while emphasising sustainability, security, and long-term community value principles that resonate strongly with the values instilled at Bishop Cotton School.The school congratulates Mr. Manav Singh on his continued leadership and contribution to responsible development in the region.

OCA Executive Committee Members list [updated]

admin — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:50:53 +0000

First ever! OCA SOUTHERN Chapter meet

admin — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 08:09:00 +0000

Dear Cottonians,

Please note that the first ever Old Cottonians Southern Chapter meet will be held on 25^th January 2020 at Hyatt Centric, near Lido Mall, Bangalore from 2 PM onwards. Kindly spread the word around and let other Cottonians know.

With best wishes

RSVP:

Saharsh Bajla.

saharshbajla@gmail.com
+91 8971971783 |+91 9538044995 |+91 9538871234 |+91 9513999850 |+91 9434051532

OCs WEEK 2018 & Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Batch of 1968

admin — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 23:44:17 +0000

OCs WEEK 2018 & Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Batch of 1968

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

8:00 PM
Dinner organized by the Batch of 1968 at Hotel Eastbourne [Special invitees: The Headmaster, Head of Junior School, Senior Master, Bursar, Admin Office, Second Master, Housemasters and the Spouses of all above].

Wednesday, 26th September 2018

9:30 AM
Special Chapel Service in the Holy Trinity Chapel for the Batch of 1968, Main School Boys, Old Cottonians, Main School Staff, Junior School & Admin Staff.

10:15 AM
High Tea in the main school Dining Hall for the Batch of 1968, Old Cottonians, Main School Staff, Junior School Staff, Upper Sixth Form.

11:30 AM ~ 1:30 PM
Past vs Present : Soccer, Basketball and Racquet games [lawn tennis, badminton, table-tennis and squash].

11:00 AM ~ 12:15 PM
Campus tour for Batch of 1968, escorted by the Prefectorial body.

1:45 PM
Lunch [Main School Dining Hall] Batch of 1968, Old Cottonians, Main School Staff, Junior School Staff, Upper Sixth Form.

4:30 PM
Arrival of the Car Rally : organized by OCA Northern Chapter.

5:00 PM
Prize Distribution.

5:15 PM
High Tea in the School Dining Hall.

Thursday, 27th September 2018

9:30 AM ~ 1:30 PM
Annual Cricket Match [T20] between OC Cricket XI vs School Cricket XI Team [Compulsory for Academic and Administrative. Staff to witness the match and attend lunch].

2:00 PM
Buffet Lunch at the Main School Dining Hall – for OCs Cricket Team, School Team, Upper Sixth Form, Staff: Academic & Administrative.

3:30 PM ~ 4:00 PM
Ceremony to Commemorate the Old Cottonians during the Indo war; especially after the Partition, 1947. Venue: Near the War Memorial.

7:30 PM
Headmasters Dinner for the Batch of 1968, Old Cottonians, Staff [Academic and Administrative] & Upper Sixth Form. Dress code: [Gentlemen] Formals-Blazer & Tie, [Ladies] Saree.

Friday, 28th September 2018

8:00 PM
OCA Dinner at Hotel Marina.

Saturday, 29th September 2018

9:00 AM ~ 11:00 AM
Art & Craft/SUPW Exhibition

12:00 Noon ~ PM
The Annual School Fete

Bishop Cotton School Simla – on top of the world

admin — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:31:27 +0000

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.

OCA Nepal Official Inception

admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:31:51 +0000

Dear Old Cottonians

I am writing to you all today with pleasure and pride as our long-pursued aim has now turned into achievement. OCA Nepal is finally official!

On 27 May 2016, Mr. Sukhinder Singh, President, OCA, accompanied by his wife and Col. R. Dewan, visited us here in Kathmandu and witnessed the official inception OCA Nepal.

Lead by Mr. Prabal SJB Rana, batch of 1954, the first President of OCA Nepal, 24 other Nepalese OCs and their wives attended this event. Although small in number, with 47 registered Nepalese OCs, we all Nepalese OCs are very happy to have established OCA Nepal and we look forward to taking our association to greater heights.

I have attached a few pictures of the event along with this email.

We would also like to encourage Nepalese OCs around the world to join us. They may inquire by emailing: ocanepal@gmail.com

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Ayush Rajbhandari

[click for larger view of the photos]

Here are the names of the ones present in the group photograph from Left to Right and from Bottom to Top:
Bottom Row (Seated):
1. Silika Shakya-Rajbhandari / 2. Saloni Rajbhandari-Pradhan / 3. Mrs. Sukhinder Singh / 4. Puja Chitlangia-Kabra / 5. Shivani Jajodia / 6. Yumena Shrestha-Pradhan / 7. Palija Shrestha-Rajbhandari.
Middle Row:
1. Rohit Man Pradhan / 2. Ayush Rajbhandari / 3. Amish Man Pradhan / 4. Bishal Rana / 5. Nanda SBJ Rana / 6. Prem Gurung / 7. Sukhinder Singh / 8. Pundrik Kabra / 9. Prabal SJB Rana / 10. Deewaker Piya / 11. R. Diwan / 12. Robin Rana / 13. Sabin Rana / 14. Siddhartha Jajodia / 15. Ashish Rajbhandari / 16. Anmol P. Singh / 17. Sailesh Shrestha / 18. Subodh Das Shrestha.
Top Row:
1. Nuraj Batajoo / 2. Pulkit Kabra / 3. Shreyans Shethia / 4. Sobit Aggarwal.

OCA NEPAL!

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 07:05:43 +0000

OCs in Nepal, register here

OCA “Tricky Taka” Football get-together

admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 02:06:03 +0000

Old Cottonians from the batch 2008 & 2009 got together to start “Tricky Taka“, which is a state-of-the-art, artificially grassed football infrastructure designed to promote recreational football for fitness and health.

As part of our initiative, we conducted an informal football gathering on 10th Oct 2015.
After an overwhelming response to the first edition we would, with the help of the Old Cottonians Association, we’d like to invite all Cottonians interested to attend the event.

The purpose of the event is not only to revive the spirit of sports that each Old Cottonian felt back in the School days, but also to promote fitness on a routine basis.

A 6 a side CAGE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT for football enthusiasts who love the game and enjoy some serious competition. The tournament is open for all age groups and is the first of many to come. Cottonians from various batches will be participating in the tournament with the best coming to the fore and proving their might in the Arena.

Registration:
— Not more than 6 people can register in a team.
— It is a 6 vs 6 Tournament
— Team must give the name of the players by 9th of January, Sunday.
— Registration Charges: 500 Rs/ Per Player inclusive of 3 chilled beers.
— Rewards: The winning team will be awarded with a Running Cup along with a FREE ENTRY TO THE NEXT EVENT.

Event Highlights:
* High Quality Playing Field
* Music on the Field
* Qualified Referees
* Parking Facilities
* Convenient Location
* Accessible by Metro

FOR REGISTRATIONS CALL US AT: 9769350052/ 9915009986/ 9968037655.
Would kindly request you to get back to us, so that we may send you the necessary details for the same. Or visit our Facebook Page

Thanks and regards
Arnav Chauhan
Curzon / 2009
Cellphone 09968037655

Please find attached a small creative that we had used to circulate the details of the event within our personal network :